No. 2 Pepperdine women's tennis faced a tough defeat against No. 14 NC State, losing 4-3, snapping their eight-match winning streak. NC State secured the doubles point and clinched three singles victories on courts 1-3. Pepperdine's Chantal Sauvant, Duru S枚ke, and Alexia Harmon each contributed singles wins, but the team ultimately fell short. Despite the loss, S枚ke and Harmon continued stellar individual performances, both extending their winning streaks. This marks the fourth time this season Pepperdine has lost by a 4-3 margin.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine has lost four matches this season, all by a score of 4-3.
  • Duru S枚ke is 9-0 in singles this season, having dropped just one set.
  • Alexia Harmon leads the Waves with 11 singles victories, currently at 11-2 overall.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine remains competitive in the WCC with a 3-0 record.
  • The team will host Cal Poly in their next match, marking their final non-conference game.
What's Next

The Waves aim to rebound against Cal Poly, seeking to regain momentum before conference play intensifies. With a strong record, maintaining focus will be key to their success in upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Pepperdine women鈥檚 tennis, despite the setback against NC State, has showcased individual talents and remains a formidable team. Their ability to bounce back in the next match could prove crucial for maintaining confidence moving forward in the season.