CHICAGO – The New Mexico State women's tennis team faltered in its final conference match of the year and fell to host Chicago State 6-1 Saturday afternoon at the H-F Racquet and Fitness Club.
NM State's (11-8, 3-2 WAC) No. 3 doubles team of and gave NM State an early lead when they won 6-0. The Cougars knotted things up shortly after with a close 7-5 win on court No. 2 over and before claiming the doubles point with a 7-6 victory on court No. 1.
Chicago State (8-10, 2-3 WAC) extended NM State's deficit to 2-0 in singles action when Rubio got bested 7-5, 6-1 on court No.