The No. 65 LMU women's tennis team put up a tough fight but ultimately fell 5-2 to No. 37 San Diego at the Hogan Tennis Center. San Diego secured an early lead by winning the doubles point with victories at the No. 1 and No. 3 positions. LMU had notable singles performances from Lidia Gonzalez and Kim-Michaela Zahraj, both of whom came back after losing their first sets to earn points for the team. Despite the loss, LMU showcased resilience against a higher-ranked opponent, with several matches going to decisive third sets.

By the Numbers
  • LMU's Lidia Gonzalez won her match 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) after dropping the first set.
  • Kim-Michaela Zahraj rallied back to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the No. 4 singles spot.
State of Play
  • LMU was able to score two points in a challenging away match against a nationally ranked opponent.
  • The match included multiple tightly contested sets with several players extended to third-set tiebreaks.
What's Next

LMU will look to build on its strong singles performances in upcoming matches as they continue their season, focusing on improving their doubles play to secure early match advantages.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, LMU's competitive spirit and ability to stage comebacks demonstrate their potential moving forward against tough competition.