Nevada Men's Tennis staged a thrilling comeback against No. 65 Grand Canyon University (GCU), securing a 4-3 victory in their regular-season finale. The match was characterized by Greg Valente’s impressive turnaround at No. 4 singles, where he battled through nearly two-and-a-half hours to clinch the win. After a split in the first sets, the competition intensified, eventually leading to Valente's decisive third-set victory that sealed the match for Nevada. With this win, Nevada wrapped up the season at 10-10 overall and heads to the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Championship next week.

By the Numbers
  • Nevada topped GCU with a final match score of 4-3.
  • Greg Valente's match lasted nearly 2.5 hours, resulting in a three-set victory.
State of Play
  • Nevada's record stands at 10-10 overall and 1-6 in Mountain West play.
  • The Wolf Pack are set to compete against No. 1 Utah State at the Mountain West Championship on April 22.
What's Next

Nevada will face No. 1 Utah State in the first round of the Mountain West Championship, with expectations high after their recent successful performance against GCU. A win in this upcoming match could propel Nevada into further competition in the playoffs.

Bottom Line

The Wolf Pack's victory against GCU underscores their resilience heading into the championship, highlighting a crucial team performance that sets a positive tone for their upcoming challenges.