Box Score IRVINE, Calif. – UC Irvine was blanked by Hawaii, 4-0, on Sunday morning to close out the regular season slate.

The match was played clinch clinch as the Rainbow Wahine won the regular season title yesterday.

Hawai'i handily took the point in doubles action, earning the 6-2 and 6-1 wins at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.

Larissa Teramura was the only Anteater to take a set from the opposition, earning the 6-3 victory in set one in No. 6 singles. The second game was tied 3-3 before Hawai'i had clinched the match.

"We played an amazing match against Hawaii and everyone's energy was amazing from start to the end," said assistant coach Benjamin Cook. "Everyone was trying to play their game but also try a couple new things too to try and create more opportunities."

"In the end, Hawai'i proved to be tough and resilient, and we ended up coming short. We can see the progress we're making every day and we're excited for Big West Tournament this week!"

SINGLES DRAWS
Vilcek (UH) defeated Jenna Schlatter (UCI) 6-1, 6-4
Homolkora (UH) vs. Alyssia Fossorier (UCI) 6-2, 5-2, unfinished
Takamura (UH) defeated Amanda Perez (UCI) 6-3, 6-1
Noraleora (UH) defeated Haily Huynh (UCI) 6-1, 6-0
Pinto (UH) vs. Carolyna Fowler (UCI) 6-4, 5-4, unfinished
Kim (UH) vs. Larissa Teramura (UCI) 3-6, 3-3, unfinished

DOUBLES
Noraleora/Pinto (UH) vs. C.Fowler/E.Fowler (UCI), 6-2
Homolkora/Vilcek (UH) defeated Schlatter/Fossorier (UCI), 6-1
Kim/Takamura (UH) vs. Gidwani/Perez (UCI), 5-4

WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY:
"Today was the end of an era. I'm glad to have gotten an amazing send off with such a great team and coaching staff. I am grateful for my time here and the support I have felt for the past 5 years. I'm proud to have been an anteater and wouldn't have changed a thing.  Go Eaters! Zot zot!" -Alyssia Fossorier

"Although today was a tough match score-wise, everybody fought and gave there all and that's all we can ask for! I'm extremely happy with everyone's competitive spirit and energy out there on court today. I'm proud and grateful to be able to represent this school and program on the court! Being able to celebrate senior day alongside Alyssia was very special for me and I couldn't have asked for a better doubles partner this last year!" -Jenna Schlatter
 
UP NEXT
No. 8 seeded UCI will begin the Big West Championships on Wednesday, April 26^th at 12 p.m. with their play in match against No. 9 seed UC Riverside.