UCI Falls in Big West Championship First Round to CSUN, 4-0

Wednesday, April 22

San Diego, Calif. | Barnes Tennis Center

12:00 PM

UC Irvine

CSUN

Photo by: Big West Conference

UCI Falls in Big West Championship First Round to CSUN, 4-0

April 22, 2026 | Women's Tennis

Box Score

By: Jacob Ramos

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Dropping the first round of the Big West Championship against No. 6 Cal State Northridge, No. 7 UC Irvine women's tennis (12-10, 3-6) fell 4-0 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif on Wednesday.

The Anteaters put up a solid fight in doubles, but fell on both the No. 1 and 2 lines to go down 1-0 early against CSUN, leaving the No. 3 line of doubles unfinished.

Despite showing more competitiveness in singles play, UCI dropped the first three singles finishes in straight sets, ending the match at a 4-0 score.

The loss and 12-win overall close to the year marks the end of the Anteaters' best season since the 2018-19 campaign when UCI won 14 matches overall and went 2-6 in Big West play.

SINGLES RESULTS

1. Angela Ho (CSUN) def. Yen Nhi Huynh (UCI) 6-3, 6-3

2. Emma Moratalla Sanz (CSUN) def. Amanda Perez (UCI) 6-2, 6-2

3. Carolyna Fowler (UCI) v. Nicole West (CSUN) 6-4, 3-6, 2-1, uf

4. Satsuki Ishikawa (CSUN) def. Haily Huynh (UCI) 6-4, 6-1

5. Bella Pitchford (UCI) v. Tallia Harper (CSUN) 4-6, 3-3, uf

6. Maily Huynh (UCI) Sandra Is. Arguelles (CSUN) 4-6, 4-3, uf

DOUBLES RESULTS

1. Ho/West (CSUN) def. Carolyna Fowler/Amanda Perez (UCI) 6-1

2. Arguelles/Moratalla Sanz def. Yen Nhi Huynh/Maily Huynh (UCI) 6-3

3.. Bella Pitchford/Sayuri Parandian v. Ishikawa/Madison Shepperson (CSUN) 4-4, uf

Order of finish: Doubles (1, 2*); Singles (2, 1, 4*)

FROM HEAD COACH ELIZABETH FERRIS SMITH

"A lot of credit to CSUN. They played doubles aggressively and singles with a lot of confidence, making us earn every point. Lyna, Maily and Bella kept us in the match but we ran out of time. I'm proud of what our seniors have left behind. They gave their all in the classroom, and on and off the court. We were blessed to have them for these four years and it was a pleasure to coach them and be a small part of their success. We have a lot of talent coming back this fall and I know the team will be hungry to get back after it for the 2026-27 season."

"As a team, we appreciate everything the weight room, training room, marketing/media, sports information, facilities crew and our sports supervisor have done to keep us strong and healthy and to make our season run smoothly. We were fortunate to have had so much support, especially from our friends and family and the UCI men's tennis team."

"Lastly, I want to thank my assistant Hermont for stepping up and putting in a tremendous effort, especially while I was away during maternity leave. This has been a team filled with people that have put their ego aside and played as a team, making it a very exciting and memorable season."

FROM CAPTAIN HAILY HUYNH
"Its been an honor to play for this team and program. Even though today didn't go our way, I am still proud of the season we had as a team. I am proud of the way I played this season and the last three years. Thank you UCI for giving me such a great foundation to become the best tennis player I can be."

FROM CAPTAIN CAROLYNA FOWLER
"Thank you UCI for the most memorable years of my life. A big thank you to Coach Liz for taking the chance on me as an athlete, and developing me as a person and athlete. This program gave me friends and memories I'll always cherish. I am extremely proud of for the way I played today and this season. Thank you to all the UCI Athletics staff for your consistent support these last four years! Go 'Eaters!"

FROM AMANDA PEREZ
"I'm extremely grateful for the past four years playing as an 'Eater. Thank you to Liz and the program for helping shape me into the player I am today. To finish my senior year with the season we had, I'm excited for the future of UCI women's tennis. Thank you UCI for all of the memories on and off the court! Go 'Eaters!"

FROM NOUR KHAYAT
"It has been an incredibly memorable experience being an 'Eater these past four years, and I'm grateful for the growth and memories the team and I have made this season. I deeply appreciate the support we have had from the 'Eater community and UCI Athletics. The future is very bright and I have so much pride for this team. Once an 'Eater always an 'Eater."