Utah State men's tennis made a significant mark in the Mountain West All-Tournament teams with five players recognized. Senior Jean-Baptiste Badon excelled, winning MVP after securing the clinching point in the championship match. Alongside Badon, sophomores Xavier Calvelo and Roman Venger, as well as Eliot Nobel, earned spots on the singles team, while Calvelo partnered with Jakub Medved and Venger teamed with Nobel on the doubles team. Badon's impressive performance included wins over highly ranked opponents and a dramatic victory in the title match against Boise State. The Aggies now prepare for the NCAA Men's Tennis Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Jean-Baptiste Badon went 2-0 in singles play during the tournament.
  • Calvelo and Medved achieved a 2-1 record in doubles matches.
State of Play
  • Badon clinched the victory for Utah State by winning a third-set tiebreaker in the championship match.
  • Venger recorded three singles wins, including key victories against opponents from Nevada and UNLV.
What's Next

The Aggies will face No. 9 Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA Men's Tennis Championship on May 1. A win would lead to a matchup against the winner of Duke vs. USC the following day.

Bottom Line

Utah State's men's tennis program is primed for the NCAA Championship following their strong performance in the conference tournament, emphasizing their potential to upset higher-ranked teams.