Boise State Athletics
Wednesday, April 22
Las Vegas, Nev.
6 p.m. MT
Boise State
4
vs
0
New Mexico
Broncos Dominant Lobos in Quarterfinal
4/22/2026 8:43:00 PM | Men's Tennis
LAS VEGAS – Boise State men's tennis delivered a dominant performance, sweeping New Mexico in the quarterfinal of the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Championship.
With the win, Boise State (21-8, 4-3 MW) advances to its fourth-consecutive semifinal appearance, while New Mexico closes its season at 8-16 (2-5 MW).
The Broncos jumped to an early lead by claiming the doubles point with victories on two courts. Carson Baker and Avery Tallakson opened with a 6-4 win over Alberto Perez and Jakub Prachar on court one. Idriss Haddouch and Taiyo Kurata followed with another 6-4 result on court three, defeating Connor Dils and Tyler Waddock to secure the point.
In singles play, Lukas Velik extended the lead with a decisive 6-4, 6-1 win on court five. Kurata then added a 7-6 (5), 6-0 victory, giving Boise State a 3-0 advantage. Stewart Aronson sealed the sweep, defeating Philip Bosin 6-3, 6-3 on court two.
Notables
What's Next
Full Results
#3 Boise State (21-8, 4-3 MW) def. #6 New Mexico (8-16, 2-5 MW) 4-0
Doubles (Order of finish: 1, 3)
Singles (Order of finish: 5, 6, 2)
With the win, Boise State (21-8, 4-3 MW) advances to its fourth-consecutive semifinal appearance, while New Mexico closes its season at 8-16 (2-5 MW).
The Broncos jumped to an early lead by claiming the doubles point with victories on two courts. Carson Baker and Avery Tallakson opened with a 6-4 win over Alberto Perez and Jakub Prachar on court one. Idriss Haddouch and Taiyo Kurata followed with another 6-4 result on court three, defeating Connor Dils and Tyler Waddock to secure the point.
In singles play, Lukas Velik extended the lead with a decisive 6-4, 6-1 win on court five. Kurata then added a 7-6 (5), 6-0 victory, giving Boise State a 3-0 advantage. Stewart Aronson sealed the sweep, defeating Philip Bosin 6-3, 6-3 on court two.
Notables
- Boise State will make its fourth-straight semifinal appearance in the Mountain West Championship, marking the eighth time doing so since joining the MW.
- The Broncos notched their 11th sweep of the season, tying for the most since 2012.
- Boise State picked up its first sweep in the MW Championship since 2024 and sixth all-time.
- The Broncos recorded their sixth-conference tournament all-time win over the Lobos.
- Boise State improved its all-time record over New Mexico to 27-15.
- The Broncos won the first set on every court in singles.
- Boise State recorded straight-set victories in every completed singles match.
- Carson Baker and Avery Tallakson reached their 22nd win as a pair this season, placing them 18th in career program history and 10th in season program history.
- Stewart Aronson clinched his fifth match this season, a team-high.
- Idriss Haddouch grabbed his 99th combined-career win between singles and doubles.
What's Next
- #3 Boise State will take on #2 San Diego State in the semifinal round of the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Championship. The match will start at 6 p.m. MT on April 23.
Full Results
#3 Boise State (21-8, 4-3 MW) def. #6 New Mexico (8-16, 2-5 MW) 4-0
Doubles (Order of finish: 1, 3)
- Carson Baker/Avery Tallakson (BOI) def. Alberto Perez/Jakub Prachar (UNM) 6-4
- Stewart Aronson/Filip Soderqvist (BOI) vs. Dario Ciobotaru/Jan Skerbatis (UNM) 5-4 unfinished
- Idriss Haddouch/Taiyo Kurata (BOI) def. Connor Dils/Tyler Waddock (BOI) 6-4
Singles (Order of finish: 5, 6, 2)
- Avery Tallakson (BOI) vs. Dario Ciobotaru (UNM) 6-1, 2-6, 3-3 unfinished
- Stewart Aronson (BOI) def. Philip Bosin (UNM) 6-3, 6-3
- Carson Baker (BOI) vs. Alberto Perez (UNM) 6-4, 5-4 unfinished
- Filip Soderqvist (BOI) vs. Jakub Prachar (UNM) 7-5, 2-6, 1-1 unfinished
- Lukas Velik (BOI) def. Jan Skerbatis (UNM) 6-4, 6-1
- Taiyo Kurata (BOI) vs. Tyler Waddock (UNM) 7-6 (5), 6-0
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3
#1 Singles Match
1234
Dario Ciobotaru / 0 [NM]
163UF
623UF
#2 Singles Match
12
Philip Bosin / 0 [NM]
33
66
#3 Singles Match
123
Alberto Perez / 0 [NM]
44UF
65UF
#4 Singles Match
1234
Jakub Prachar / 0 [NM]
561UF
721UF
#5 Singles Match
12
Jan Skerbatis / 0 [NM]
41
66
#6 Singles Match
12
Tyler Waddock / 0 [NM]
60
76
Order of Finish:
5,6,2
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