In a fiercely contested match at the Yarbrough Tennis Center in Auburn, Alabama, Ole Miss men’s tennis team narrowly lost to Auburn with a score of 4-3. Despite their best efforts, the Rebels were edged out on Saturday afternoon. Loan Lestir stood out for Ole Miss as he remained undefeated against Auburn, contributing significantly to the team's overall performance. The freshman has now accumulated an impressive record of 12 singles and five doubles victories early in his career. The match saw Ole Miss take an early lead through their strong doubles play before Auburn clawed back in the singles matches.

The competition began with the doubles segment where Ole Miss claimed the crucial doubles point after securing victories in tiebreakers on courts one and three. Kai Milburn and Isac Strömberg delivered a pivotal win over Auburn's top pair, Billy Blaydes and Will Nolan. Their victory was achieved with a close 7-6 (7-5) result. Similarly, Noah Schlagenhauf and Loan Lestir reinforced the Rebels' advantage by prevailing in another tiebreaker on court three.

Transitioning into the singles portion, Matthieu Chambonniere showcased remarkable skill by defeating Nicholas Heng from Auburn in straight sets. This triumph marked the freshman's 19th win this season, leading all members of the Ole Miss squad. Loan Lestir further cemented his standout performance by overcoming Joey Phillips on the No. 4 singles court in a tightly contested match that extended to a tiebreaker in the second set.

Moving forward, Ole Miss is set to return home for a homestand series starting with Florida on Friday, March 21. Fans can engage more deeply with the team by joining the Rebel Rewards program, which offers exclusive opportunities to earn points redeemable for special prizes and experiences. Those interested can download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app and sign up for Rebel Rewards to begin earning immediately.

As Ole Miss prepares for their upcoming matches, they will look to build upon the lessons learned from their encounter with Auburn. With key players like Loan Lestir continuing to develop, the Rebels aim to enhance their standing within the SEC conference. Fans eager to support the team can stay updated via various social media platforms followed by the Ole Miss Men’s Tennis team and Coach Hansson.