In their 2026 home opener, the University of Texas Permian Basin men's tennis team put up a strong effort but ultimately lost 5-2 against St. Mary's University. The day started positively with a doubles win by Kabir Chothani and Lucas Nakasato but UTPB struggled in other doubles matches, narrowly missing out on securing the doubles point. In singles, Nakasato and Nehal Naidoo secured victories, but the team could not clinch the match as St. Mary's finished strong. UTPB now holds a season record of 4-12 and will look to improve in their upcoming road matches.

By the Numbers
  • UTPB's record is now 4-12, with a 1-4 mark in the Lone Star Conference.
  • St. Mary's improves to 13-4 on the season and has a 5-1 advantage in the series against UTPB.
Yes, But

Despite the loss, UTPB showcased resilience by winning two singles matches and battling closely in doubles, indicating potential for improvement in future matches.

State of Play
  • UTPB lost the doubles point after a strong start, ultimately failing to convert crucial tiebreaks.
  • The team is in a tough stretch with a 1-4 conference record, needing wins to stay competitive.
What's Next

UTPB will face Western New Mexico University on April 17 and Sul Ross State University on April 18 in their last two road matches of the season, aiming to regain momentum.

Bottom Line

While the loss was disappointing, UTPB demonstrated competitive spirit and has opportunities in the upcoming matches to rebound and strengthen their performance in the Lone Star Conference.