IRVINE, Calif. – UCI fell to Black and Blue rival Long Beach State in a complete 7-0 sweep on Thursday afternoon inside the Anteater Tennis Stadium.

The Beach collected the doubles points at the No. 2 and No.3 games which led No. 1 doubles pairings of Carolyna Fowler and Emily Fowler to walk away from the match unfinished.

At No. 1 singles, Jenna Schlatter battled hard the second set to force the tie breaker. The senior took her opponent all the way to the full seven points but dropped 7-5.

Asha Gidwani took her opponent to a third match after coming away with the 6-1 in set two to tie the No. 3 spot. The extra match was not played out after Long Beach State had already clinched the match.

"Tough match today against Long Beach State," stated assistant coach Benjamin Cook. "Amanda played a great match creating opportunities on the court to win the point. Jenna was in a huge back and forth match that just barely went the way of her opponent. We are looking back at what we did well today and what we could do better and work on these things as we get ready for Hawai'i on Sunday and for Big West Championships next week!"

SINGLES DRAWS
Sarah Medik (LBSU) defeated Jenna Schlatter (UCI) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
Peppi Ramstedt (LBSU) defeated Alyssia Fossorier (UCI) 6-2, 6-0
Rhona Cook (LBSU) defeated Asha Gidwani (UCI) 6-3, 1-6, retired
Mathilde Tranberg (LBSU) defeated Amanda Perez (UCI) 6-4, 6-1
Doga Akyurek (LBSU) defeated Haily Huynh (UCI) 6-2, 6-1
Justine Dondonay (LBSU) defeated Larissa Teramura (UCI) 6-0, 6-4

DOUBLES
Sheena Masuda/Dondonay (LBSU) vs. C.Fowler/E.Fowler (UCI), 5-2, unfinished
Cook/Ramstedt (LBSU) defeated Schlatter/Fossorier (UCI), 6-1
Hana Becirovic Novak/Tranberg (LBSU) defeated Gidwani/Perez (UCI), 6-3

WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY:
"I think everyone fought hard even though this is not the result we wanted. I am excited to end this season knowing our team is so close and working so hard towards our goals. I am looking forward to seeing what this team can do in the future and proud of my teammates. Go 'Eaters!"  -Haily Huynh

"Today's match was a fight to the end! I was extremely impressed with the hard work shown by everyone on the team, and the score didn't show how well everyone played. I was very proud of how I performed in my match today, and I felt that the support from the rest of the team really boosted everyone's morale and confidence in their games as well." -Larissa Teramura
 
UP NEXT
The Anteaters will end the season with a home match against Hawai'i on Sunday April 23^rd.