After two tough losses last week against ranked opponents, the Idaho men’s tennis team hosted their first home competition of the season Saturday against Big Sky opponent Portland State.
The Vandals defeated the Vikings 6-1 at the Memorial Gym Courts to improve the team’s record to 12-5 overall and 6-2 in conference play.
Idaho head coach Abid Akbar said last week’s road trip provided the Vandals with experience competing against tough opponents.
“I wanted them to stay mentally and physically ready before our next competition,” Akbar said. “It made Saturday’s match a bit easier for us because we had to play tougher opponents and that plan went well.