Boise State Men’s Tennis Defeats Denver 5-2

BOISE, Idaho – The Boise State men’s tennis team secured a 5-2 victory over Denver on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Boas Indoor Tennis Center. The Broncos’ performance extended their all-time series record against Denver to 8-4, with a 6-1 record in Boise.

Doubles Play Sets the Tone

Boise State claimed the doubles point, initiating the match with a 1-0 lead. Stewart Aronson and Filip Soderqvist started strong, defeating Aaron Beduhn and Connor Robb-Wilcox 6-2 on court three. Carson Baker and Avery Tallakson then clinched the doubles point for the Broncos with a 6-1 win over Theo Coats and Raffaello Papajcik.

Singles Competition Secures Victory

The singles matches saw a competitive back-and-forth. Raffaello Papajcik leveled the score at 1-1, defeating Tallakson 7-5, 6-4 on court one. Soderqvist regained the lead for Boise State, overcoming Samuel Rovai 5-7, 7-6 (0), 6-3 at No. 2. Baker followed with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory against Ryoma Mishiro on court four.

Lukas Velik secured the team win for Boise State, battling to a 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-1 win over Robb-Wilcox on court five. Julius Seifert added another point for the Broncos with a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (1) win over Beduhn on court six. Despite Coats earning a point for Denver with a 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-4 win over Aronson on court three, Boise State held on for the 5-2 victory.

Key Player Performances

Filip Soderqvist achieved his 15th singles win of the season and remains undefeated in No. 2 singles with a 4-0 record. Julius Seifert and Lukas Velik lead the team with six duals wins each, while Carson Baker maintains a 3-0 record in No. 4 singles.

Looking Ahead

Boise State men’s tennis will travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to face Grand Canyon and Lipscomb on February 21 at noon and 5 p.m. MT, respectively.

Match Results

Boise State (6-2) def. Denver (4-1)

Doubles (Order of finish: 3, 1)

• Carson Baker / Avery Tallakson (Boise State) def. Theo Coats / Raffaello Papajcik (Denver) 6-1
• Ryoma Mishiro / Samuel Rovai (Denver) vs. Taiyo Kurata / Julius Seifert (Boise State) 5-2 (unfinished)
• Stewart Aronson / Filip Soderqvist (Boise State) def. Aaron Beduhn / Connor Robb-Wilcox (Denver) 6-2

Singles (Order of finish: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 3)

• Raffaello Papajcik (Denver) def. Avery Tallakson (Boise State) 7-5, 6-4
• Filip Soderqvist (Boise State) def. Samuel Rovai (Denver) 5-7, 7-6 (0), 6-3
• Theo Coats (Denver) def. Stewart Aronson (Boise State) 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-4
• Carson Baker (Boise State) def. Ryoma Mishiro (Denver) 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
• Lukas Velik (Boise State) def. Connor Robb-Wilcox (Denver) 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-1
• Julius Seifert (Boise State) def. Aaron Beduhn (Denver) 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (1)