Boise State Men’s Tennis at the Battle in the Bay Classic
Location & Dates:
Boise State men’s tennis will compete in the Battle in the Bay Classic from October 1-4 in San Francisco, California.
Tournament Details:
The event will feature singles and doubles competitions for both men and women at the California Tennis Club. Participating men’s teams include Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, Cal, Duke, Georgia, Michigan State, Pepperdine, Princeton, Stanford, TCU, Texas, UCSB, and San Diego.
- Men’s Singles: Starts October 1 with 32 players competing in a draw of 16 teams.
- Men’s Doubles: Also begins October 1 with a draw of 16 teams.
All matches will contribute to ITA rankings.
Last Season’s Highlights:
Filip Soderqvist and Avery Tallakson represented Boise State at the previous Battle in the Bay Classic, with Soderqvist achieving two victories, including a win against the 88th-ranked Roger Pascual Ferra.
Schedule:
- All matches will commence at 9 a.m. from October 1-4, starting with doubles followed by singles.
- Streaming will be available on Track Tennis, with results posted here.
Participating Teams:
Fourteen schools are set to compete, with notable rankings from last season:
- Arizona (9th)
- San Diego (16th)
- Stanford (17th)
- Michigan State (23rd)
Boise State Competitors:
- Stewart Aronson: Making his first appearance of the fall season.
- Izan Orgiles: Recently crowned one of the Dar Walters Fall Classic Champions with a perfect 4-0 singles record.
Roster Updates:
- Freshman Additions: Eyad Ezzat (Cairo, Egypt) and Brayden Tallakson (Irvine, Calif.).
- Transfers: Orgiles (North Alabama) and Arsene Pougault (Arkansas).
- Returning Players: Aronson, Julius Seifert, Michael Seversen, Soderqvist, and Tallakson.
2026 Spring Season Recap:
Boise State concluded the season with a record of 22-9 (4-3 in conference play) after losing to Utah State in the Mountain West championship. Aronson and Tallakson earned All-MW honors, with Aronson finishing the season ranked No. 50 and Soderqvist at No. 66.
