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M. Tennis Beats New Mexico, Goes 1-2 at ITA Indoor Team Championships

After Styperek lost his match at No. 5 singles and Green won his in straight sets at No. 3 singles, Harvard appeared to be in the driver's seat, up 2-1.

But the four matches that went to tiebreakers all ended up in the Mustangs' favor.

Lingman fell 14-12 in the tiebreaker at No. 2 singles. Lee then fell at No.5 singles and was followed by junior Andrew Barker losing at the sixth slot.

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Doran fell 11-9 to Hansson in a tiebreaker at No. 1 singles, providing the Lobos' winning margin.

UCLA 8, Harvard 0

No. 7 UCLA swept the doubles early to jump out to a 2-0 lead and control of the match on Thursday.

In the singles, Styperek was the first to fall in straight sets at No. 5. He was joined by Green at No. 3, who fell 6-3, 7-5.

Lee managed a split at No. 4 against Lassi Ketola, but lost a tiebreaker, 10-7.

Lingman, Barker and Doran all lost their singles matches despite valiant fights against quality opponents.

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