LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Kicking off the spring season, the Aggies will open up hosting the UTSA on Saturday Jan. 22 at the NMSU Tennis Center.
The 2024 AGGIES
As the season approaches, the Aggies are set to return five key players while adding in two promising newcomers to their roster. Leading the team is Anna Pinaieva, who is expected to impress after earning All-CUSA Second Team honors in singles last season. The Ukraine native has been a standout player since her freshman year, when she earned All-WAC recognition, and looks to build on that momentum.
Among the returners are Lisa Zhu and Whitney Moon, both of whom are poised for impactful seasons. Together with Pinaieva, this trio combined for an impressive 11-4 singles record last season, while also adding a 6-6 mark in doubles play, showing their importance to the team's success.
On the freshman front, NM State welcomes two additions: Montana Parkinson-Lubold and Nadia Nemeth. Parkinson-Lubold, a four-star recruit hailing from Pleasanton, Calif., made a name for herself by securing back-to-back North Coast Section Division I singles titles in high school, bringing strong credentials to her collegiate debut. With these newcomers and returning talent, the Aggies look well-equipped for a strong season.
FALL SEASON
NM State wrapped up its fall season after participating in five tournaments. They shined in a strong showing at the Aggie Invitational, securing five total wins, including three in doubles play. Returner Anna Pinaieva was the standout, dominating her singles matches and contributing to the Aggies' doubles success.
They also performed well in the ITA Regional Championship seeing key victories in both singles and doubles play, with returners Anna Pinaieva and Lisa Zhu advancing to the Round of 16 in the main singles draw. Also, In doubles action, senior Lisa Zhu and freshman Montana Parkinson-Lubold progressed to the Round of 16, becoming the Aggies' last remaining team in the main draw.
COMING UP NEXT
The Aggies will head to Stephenville to take part in four matches beginning Thursday, Jan. 23 to Sunday Jan. 26 to take on Tarleton, Lubbock Christian, Collin County and Abiliene Christian during that span.
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