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The Ole Miss men’s tennis team (8-3, 0-2 SEC) faced a tough challenge in their first SEC matchup against No. 4 Texas (10-2, 2-0 SEC), falling 6-1 on Monday afternoon at the Texas Tennis Facility.
Despite a strong effort, the Rebels were unable to overcome the powerful Longhorns, who featured three ranked singles players, including two in the top-20.
Loan Lestir was the standout player for Ole Miss. The freshman quickly found his rhythm on court four, dominating Texas’ Sebastian Eriksson in straight sets with a 6-4, 6-0 victory. This win, Lestir’s ninth of the season, was the only point Ole Miss scored in the match.
The Rebels will return to action on Saturday, March 1, with a doubleheader at the Palmer/Salloum Outdoor Tennis Facility. They will host LSU at 11:00 a.m. CT, followed by a match against North Alabama at 1:00 p.m. CT.
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