IRVINE, Calif. – The Anteaters earned their second straight win, a 7-0 victory, on the road at Westmont Friday afternoon.
 
UC Irvine (9-7, 1-3) collected the doubles point as Amanda Perez and Maily Huynh took down the Warriors, 6-0, on court three. Carolyna Fowler and Yen Nhi Huynh took care of business on court two, taking the 6-2 victory. The duo of Fowler and Y. Huynh won their third straight match as a pair and are now 10-2 overall.
 
Lindsay Kim was first to finish on the individual side, going 6-0, 6-0, over Arala Elwood at No. 6 before Haily Huynh ousted Jo Winkler, 6-1, 6-1, at No. 3 to put UCI up 3-0. Senior Kayla Meraz clinched the win for the 'Eaters with her 6-0, 6-2 win at the top of the lineup.
 
UCI continued to pile on three more wins with Fowler dominating, 6-0, 6-1, on court two and M. Huynh going, 6-3, 6-1 on court four. Bella Pitchford closed it out at No. 5, 6-0, 6-3, against Sabina Salva.
 
FROM THE PLAYERS
"Secured the win today with a 6-0, 6-3 score, and was a match where I tried to be aggressive and put myself out of my comfort zone. My opponent really stepped up their game in the second set, making me fight hard for every point. A huge shoutout to my teammates as well – they played with amazing confidence and energy from start to finish. Their support was incredible, and we really fed off each other's momentum. This victory was a true team effort, and I couldn't be prouder of how we all performed today. Go Eaters!! –Bella Pitchford
 
"After our double header we came into this match with a lot of confidence and firepower, executing our shots really well. I was a little impatient in the first set getting down 0-2 then battling back to get the first set win. When I was able to start hitting my forehand, I was able to move my opponent off the court effectively, getting the win. I was really proud of our team camaraderie and energy today. Let's take this momentum into our next match. Zot zot!" –Lindsay Kim
 
SINGLES RESULTS
Kayla Meraz (UCI) def. Sophia Ostovany (WESTMONT) 6-0, 6-2
Carolyna Fowler (UCI) def. Lauren Gee (WESTMONT) 6-0, 6-1
Haily Huynh (UCI) def. Jo Winkler (WESTMONT) 6-1, 6-1
Maily Huynh (UCI) def. Justie Spitzer (WESTMONT) 6-3, 6-1
Bella Pitchford (UCI) def. Sabina Salva (WESTMONT) 6-0, 6-3
Lindsay Kim (UCI) def. Arala Elwood (WESTMONT) 6-0, 6-0
 
DOUBLES RESULTS
Kayla Meraz/Haily Huynh (UCI) def. Lauren Gee/Jo Winkler (WESTMONT) 6-3
Carolyna Fowler/Yen Nhi Huynh (UCI) def. Sophia Ostovany/Sabina Salva (WESTMONT) 6-2
Maily Huynh/Amanda Perez (UCI) def. Justie Spitzer/Francesca Aguirre (WESTMONT) 6-0

EXHIBITION SINGLES
Nour Khayat (UCI) def. Arianne Vethan (WESTMONT) 6-4, 6-1
 
EXHIBITION DOUBLES
Asha Gidwani/Nour Khayat (UCI) def. Arala Elwood/Arianne Vethan (WESTMONT) 6-0
 
UP NEXT
UC Irvine will remain on the road but stay close to campus for a 12 p.m. match on Apr. 5 at Hope International.