EL PASO - A strong start in doubles play did not translate to a win for the NM State tennis team as it fell 6-1 to Utah State Saturday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis and Swim Club.
DOUBLES
• Harsha Challa and Gavi Kalaga scored a dominant 6-0 triumph in top-flight tandem action, but Utah State made sure NM State would not take an early lead.
• Utah State collected 6-3 wins on lines two and three to open up an early 1-0 lead.
SINGLES
• The visitors' lead moved to 2-0 following Miranda Bishard's 6-0, 6-0 loss to Lias Kung in third-flight action.