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MSU beats Vandy, advances to quarterfinals

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Despite dropping the doubles point to open Thursday's match, the Mississippi State men's tennis team (18-7) cruised past Vanderbilt (12-15) as the Bulldogs downed the Commodores, 4-1 in Knoxville.

With the win, MSU advances to the Southeastern Conference Tournament Quarterfinals, where the Bulldogs will face No. 19 South Carolina on Friday at 5 p.m. CT. UTsports.com will provide live stats and video.

"Great win tonight for our guys," head coach Matt Roberts said. "This is the type of match that feels great to get as a team, because you know you competed well and got better.