The San Diego State men's tennis team suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat against No. 47 Harvard at the Hogan Tennis Center on March 17, 2026. Despite claiming the doubles point and securing victories in singles matches two and three, the Aztecs fell short, dropping to a 6-9 season record while Harvard improved to 10-6. The decisive match came down to court one, where Aleksi Lofman lost after a tightly contested three sets. The team is set to face Air Force next as they kick off their conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Aztecs won the doubles point with victories in courts one and two.
  • San Diego State's singles record now stands at 6-9 after the match.
State of Play
  • San Diego State led by winning the doubles point and the first two singles matches.
  • Harvard's victory solidified their ranking at No. 47, while the Aztecs continue to struggle this season.
What's Next

The Aztecs will look to rebound as they host Air Force on Sunday, aiming to start their conference play on a positive note.

Bottom Line

San Diego State showed resilience against a ranked opponent, highlighting their potential to compete in upcoming matches; however, they must improve consistency in singles play to turn narrow losses into victories.