No. 6 Mississippi State secured a 5-2 victory over Alabama on Senior Day at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre. The Bulldogs made an early statement by winning the doubles point, with key victories from Mario Martinez Serrano and Niccolo Baroni. In singles, Mississippi State dominated, claiming five consecutive matches, led by Benito Sanchez Martinez, who extended his ranked singles win streak to eight. This win contributes to head coach Matt Roberts鈥� seventh 20-win season and ties his SEC win record at 11. Mississippi State improves to 20-4 overall and 11-3 in the SEC, while Alabama drops to 12-16 and 3-11 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Mississippi State achieved their seventh 20-win season under coach Matt Roberts.
  • Benito Sanchez Martinez extended his ranked singles win streak to 8 matches.
  • Brayan Hernandez Cortes secured his sixth consecutive singles victory.
  • Mississippi State has a current record of 20-4 and 11-3 in the SEC.
State of Play
  • Mississippi State is now tied for their highest SEC win total in school history with 11 wins.
  • Coach Matt Roberts continues to build on a successful season, with a total of seven 20-win seasons.
What's Next

The Bulldogs will head to Bryan-College Station, Texas, for the SEC Championships, looking to build on their current momentum and strong season finish.

Bottom Line

Mississippi State's strong performance on Senior Day highlights their depth and potential heading into conference championships, setting the stage for a promising postseason.