Box Score SAN DIEGO, Calif. – UC Irvine concluded their season in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Big West Women's Tennis Championships after dropping 4-0 to the top seed Hawai'i.

Hawai'i earned the first point of the match in doubles play after earning the 6-1 win at No. 2 and 6-2 victory at No. 3. The sister duo of Carolyna Fowler and Emily Fowler were up 5-4 at No. 1 when the Rainbow Wahine clinched the tally.

The Anteaters came into this matchup still hungry from their meeting with Hawai'i just a few days ago and were able to sneak in early points.

C. Fowler moved into the No. 6 singles spot for today's match and forced UH's Anna Kern to an extra point battle where Kern took the set 7-5. The freshman Fowler held the 4-2 edge over her opponent before they walked away with the set unfinished.

In an incredible effort in a tough No. 1 singles battle, Jenna Schlatter came away with the 6-4 victory in the first set after going close to point for point with Hawai'i's Ana Vilcek. The second set was tied 2-2 when the match concluded.

"Today, we came in with a game plan on how we wanted to play Hawai'i for doubles and singles," remarked assistant coach Benjamin Cook. "Our No. 1 doubles especially executed well on their game plan but weren't able to finish it. After doubles, we turned our attention to singles with game plans on how we wanted to approach our match up. Jenna at No. 1 did well, executing her game plan on a tough opponent to go a set up. Haily and Carolyna were fighting hard in their matches, and it was incredible to see the whole team compete well."

"We really see the potential this team has, and we are looking forward to what next year has in store for us!"

SINGLES DRAWS
Vilcek (UH) vs. Jenna Schlatter (UCI) 4-6, 2-2, unfinished
Homolkova (UH) defeated Alyssia Fossorier (UCI) 6-1, 6-3
Takamura (UH) defeated Asha Gidwani (UCI) 6-4, 6-2
Novakova (UH) defeated Amanda Perez (UCI) 6-2, 6-1
Pinto (UH) vs. Haily Huynh (UCI) 6-3, 5-3, unfinished
Kern (UH) vs. Carolyna Fowler (UCI) 7-5, 2-4, unfinished

DOUBLES
Novkova/Pinto (UH) vs. C.Fowler/E.Fowler (UCI), 4-5, unfinished
Homolkova/Vilcek (UH) defeated Schlatter/Fossorier (UCI), 6-1
Kim/Takumara (UH) defeated Gidwani/Perez (UCI), 6-2

WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY:
"I'm grateful to be able to play this season with such an amazing team. Everyone fought with all their hearts today and left it all on the court. Although we fell short today, I know this team will progress into an unstoppable force. I'm thankful to have been a part of this young team's experience and am looking forward to seeing their inevitable success. To my fellow captain Jenna, thank you for being my doubles partner and rock throughout all these years. I know you're going to lead this team to do exceptional things. Go 'Eaters!" -Alyssia Fossorier

"I'm extremely proud of this team and all the effort and fighting that they gave today and throughout the entire season. Even though it didn't go our way today, I'm especially grateful to have played doubles alongside Alyssia for her last match! I am going to miss having her on court next year. Lastly, I'm proud of myself and the way I played today in singles! Can't wait to come back for one last season next year. We're not finished yet!" -Jenna Schlatter