The No. 52 Notre Dame women's tennis team suffered a narrow 4-3 loss to No. 32 SMU at home in The Eck Pavilion. Despite securing the doubles point with crucial wins, Notre Dame couldn't maintain their lead, with SMU overcoming a 3-2 deficit. Bianca Molnar stood out with a ranked victory, but Caroline McGinley's decisive win in singles clinched the match for SMU. The Fighting Irish will next host Stanford and Cal.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame achieved six ranked wins this season.
  • Sophia Holod leads the team with 11 singles dual victories.
State of Play
  • Notre Dame's record now stands at 12-7, with a conference record of 2-6.
  • SMU improves to 12-5 overall and 6-4 in conference play.
What's Next

The Fighting Irish will seek redemption as they prepare to face Stanford on March 27 and Cal on March 29, aiming to enhance their overall performance.

Bottom Line

Notre Dame must regroup after a tough loss, focusing on maximizing their strengths in upcoming matches to improve their conference standing and overall momentum.