Michigan State Men's Tennis put up a fight against No. 1 Ohio State, taking four matches to third sets but ultimately falling 1-6 on the road.

By the Numbers
  • Ozan Baris claimed the Spartans' only point by defeating 28th-ranked Justin Boulais in a 29-shot rally.
  • Baris halted Ohio State's streak of 13 straight sweeps of the Spartans, marking the first MSU point against OSU since 2013.
Yes, But

The Spartans struggled in doubles decisions and fell short despite pushing multiple matches to deciding third sets.

State of Play
  • Michigan State dropped the doubles matches on courts two and three, starting singles play slowly.
  • Despite winning two first sets in singles, Ohio State secured the victory with strong performances in third sets.
What's Next

The Spartans look to bounce back against Penn State after the loss to Ohio State, aiming to capitalize on the Nittany Lions' recent struggles.

Bottom Line

Michigan State Men's Tennis faced a tough challenge against top-ranked Ohio State, showing resilience despite the loss and highlighting areas for improvement moving forward.