WNMU men's tennis team improved its record to 12-1, 2-0 RMAC, with a 5-1 win over visiting Colorado State-Pueblo Friday afternoon.

A highlight of the match was Rafael Catay's (9-2 in singles) play, with a very strong result against Beau Fresquez of CSU-Pueblo

Coach Erik Burton commented, "Rafa is improving dramatically with his all-court style. Our singles are rolling through, and I hope to improve the team's attitude by keeping it positive.

The Mustangs take their 12-1 record into Las Cruces versus New Mexico State

Western New Mexico Univ. 5, Colorado State-Pueblo 1

Singles competition

1. Renato Varella (WNMU) def. Ricardo Oaxaca (CSUP) 7-6, 7-3, 6-3
2. Rafael Catay (WNMU) def. Beau Fresquez (CSUP) 6-4, 6-0
3. Wilton Atkins (WNMU) def. Mitch Joyce (CSUP) 6-3, 6-3
4. Martin Ariel Yabes (WNMU) vs. Greg Greewood (CSUP) unfinished
5. Emmanuel Hecher (WNMU) vs. Kyle Eades (CSUP) unfinished
6. Michael Ludi (WNMU) vs. James MacIndoe (CSUP) unfinished

Doubles competition

1. Rafael Catay/Wilton Atkins (WNMU) def. Beau Fresquez/Ricardo Oaxaca (CSUP) 8-5
2. Renato Varella/Martin Ariel Yabes (WNMU) def. Greg Greewood/Kyle Eades (CSUP) 8-1
3. Mitch Joyce/James MacIndoe (CSUP) def. Emmanuel Hecher/Llyod Wilton (WNMU) 8-2