No. 6 Mississippi State decisively defeated Tennessee Tech 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, demonstrating their strength early by securing the doubles point. The Bulldogs continued their momentum with straight-set victories in singles, showcasing dominant performances from Raphael Vaksmann, Bryan Hernandez Cortes, and Mario Martinez Serrano, who clinched the match. The victory marks Mississippi State's 19th win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Mississippi State improved to 23-5 this season and remains 19-3 in NCAA Tournament first rounds.
  • Bryan Hernandez Cortes extended his singles win streak to 10 matches.
  • Mario Martinez Serrano achieved his seventh dual match clinch of the season.
State of Play
  • The Bulldogs are now set to face No. 33 Wisconsin in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • Mississippi State holds a strong record of 14-1 in the Starkville regional.
  • Several other matches were close to completion when play was halted, with the Bulldogs leading on all remaining courts.
What's Next

The Bulldogs will face Wisconsin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and they will aim to build on their momentum from the first-round sweep. Further victories could boost their chances of deep advancement in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Mississippi State's dominating performance emphasizes their status as a contender in the NCAA Tournament, and they will look to continue their strong form against Wisconsin to secure another victory.