IRVINE, Calif. – UC Irvine battled hard as they dropped 4-3 to Cal State Fullerton inside the Anteater Tennis Stadium.

The duo of Asha Gidwani and Amanda Perez won their doubles competition, 6-2.

At No. 3 singles, Gidwani forced a tiebreaker set for the second match in a row and has emerged victorious both times.

Jenna Schlatter fought at the No. 1 singles spot, pulling out the victory in extra points in the second set.

The final Anteater point came from Amada Perez at No. 5 singles, earning the 6-4 and outright 6-0 victories.

"Great match today," said assistant coach Ben Cook. "We went out there with a game plan and strategies and did our best to utilize them to put in positions to win. The energy from our team and everyone was great and supportive. Amanda and Asha played great doubles, they were able to really play their game and impose their will against the other team."

SINGLES DRAWS
Jenna Schlatter (UCI) defeated Natalie Duffy (CSUF) 6-3, 7-5
Zoe Olmos (CSUF) defeated Alyssia Fossorier (UCI) 7-5, 6-0
Asha Gidwani (UCI) defeated Milena Gevorgyan (CSUF) 5-7, 6-4, 10-5
Camila Garcia (CSUF) defeated Haily Huynh (UCI) 7-5, 6-1
Amanda Perez (UCI) defeated Mariia Nikitash (CSUF) 6-4, 6-0
Kaytlin Taylor (CSUF) defeated Larissa Teramura (UCI) 6-4, 6-1

DOUBLES
Duffy/Garcia (CSUF) defeated C.Fowler/E.Fowler (UCI), 6-4
Olmos/Gevorgyn (CSUF) defeated Schlatter/Fossorier (UCI), 6-4
Gidwani/Perez (UCI) defeated Tagaloa/Nikitash (CSUF), 6-2

WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY:
"I really enjoyed myself out on the courts today! There was a lot of great energy and intensity across the board. I'm very proud of everyone and how hard they fought. It's always tough losing a close match, but this will certainly help us moving forward into our upcoming matches! Rip 'em 'Eaters!" -Jenna Schlatter
 
"Today was an exciting match for me in both singles and doubles. My partner Asha and I really transitioned into a more complete doubles duo through our heavy pressure at the net. In singles, I was able to pull through a tough first set and overall the win with high focus. Even though we did not win the doubles point, that high energy still carried on throughout singles. Excited to keep competing and playing hard! Zot zot zot!" -Amanda Perez
 
"I am very proud of my team today. We fought really hard and didn't back down. The energy was amazing, the matches were intense and we didn't back down. I think going forward, as a team, we will grow and prove how amazing we are together!" -Asha Gidwani
 
UP NEXT
The Anteaters will host Utah State on Saturday, Mar. 11 before heading up to CSUN on Sunday, Mar. 12.