IRVINE, Calif. – UC Irvine dropped a 4-0 decision to Louisiana Tech, Sunday afternoon at Anteater Tennis Stadium.

UCI falls to 5-7 on the season. LA improves to 10-9 overall.

INSIDE THE MATCH
> UCI got off to a good start in doubles as Jessica Tsukiji and Jenna Schlatter earned a 6-4 win over Alexia Romero and Ilana Tetrashuili on court three
> The 'Eaters fell at Nos. 1-2 doubles as LA Tech took the point
> LA Tech clinched the match with wins at Nos. 1, 2 and 6
>Tsukiji led Tetrashuili on court three, 6-3, 5-3 (15-0) when the match was called
> Arianna Tilbury was in a battle at No. 4 with LA Tech's Alexia Romero, 4-6, 4-5 (40-40)
> Schlatter was in a third set at No. 5 against Andrea Perez with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 0-0 when the match was called
> In consolation doubles, Gillian Parker and Jacqueline Tsodikova earned a 6-1 win over Risone Murakami/Madison Cefalue

Up Next
> UCI's match against Abilene Christian slated for Thursday, March 12 was canceled so the Anteaters will take a break for final exams and return to action against New Mexico State Tuesday, March 24 at 11 a.m.

Quote from head coach Elizabeth Ferris
"We had our chances in doubles today, that's for sure. Nice to see number threes execute what they've been working on in practice and twos and ones were one break away. We are making strides in singles and continuing to work on our games and staying focused on the process. As long as we do that, I am confident we will peak at the right time. We will shift our focus to finals and two big upcoming road trips."

Quote from Flora Amiri
"Today was rough day for our team. Although we didn't get the win, everyone fought really hard, and I'm proud of all of our girls. This year has brought on a huge culture change and we are just getting situated. Excited to see what the future holds for all of us. Here we go lady 'Eaters!"

Quote from Jacqueline Tsodikova
"Doubles with Gillian is always so much fun and we really complement each other's games. Overall, everyone ran down every ball and worked for every point. Zot zot!!"

Quote from Jessica Tsukiji
"I was really happy with the way Jenna and I performed in doubles. I think we did a good job of taking advantage of our opportunities and executing our shots when we needed it. I was able to carry that momentum into singles and play my game with confidence. Although the results weren't what we hoped for, I think as a team we are continuing to build confidence in our games!"

UCI 0, LA Teach 4
Singles
1. Nadja Manjon (LA) def. Stephanie Nguyen (UCI), 6-3, 6-3
2. Ana Jover (LA) def. Flora Amiri (UCI), 6-3, 6-3
3. Jessica Tsukiji (UCI) vs. Ilana Tetrashuili (LA), 6-3, 5-3 (15-0), UF
4. Arianna Tilbury (UCI) vs. Alexia Romero (LA), 4-6, 4-5 (40-40), UF
5. Jenna Schlatter (UCI) vs. Andrea Perez (LA), 6-2, 3-6, 0-0, UF
6. Claudia Oravcova (LA) def. Alyssia Fossorier (UCI), 6-4, 6-3
order: 2, 1, 6

Doubles:
1. Manjon/Perez def. Amiri/Tilbury, 6-4
2. Jover/Oravcova def. Nguyen/Fossorier, 6-4
3. Tsukiji/Schlatter def. Romero/Tetrashuili, 6-4
order: 3, 2, 1

Exhibition doubles:
Gillian Parker/Jacqueline Tsodikova def. Risone Murakami/Madison Cefalue, 6-1