The Pacific women鈥檚 tennis team narrowly lost to Saint Mary鈥檚 in their West Coast Conference opener, ending with a 4-3 defeat. The match began positively for Pacific (4-10), with doubles victories from Milena Maiorova/Indiya McLeod and Cindy Ung/Leyanne Hirota, which extended their match win streaks. Despite strong performances from Maiorova and McLeod in singles, the team faltered in three other matches, ultimately leading to Saint Mary's victory (5-8). Pacific will remain home for two upcoming matches against Gonzaga and Washington State next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Pacific's number 1 doubles pair, Maiorova/McLeod, won 6-4 and extended their streak to 7 matches.
  • Indiya McLeod achieved her 10th victory of the season and hasn't lost since February 21.
State of Play
  • Pacific's match with Saint Mary's highlighted strong performances in doubles but faltered in singles.
  • The team has two home matches scheduled against Gonzaga and Washington State next weekend, both in the morning.
What's Next

Pacific will aim to regroup and leverage their recent doubles success as they host Gonzaga and Washington State this weekend. Building momentum in these matches will be crucial for the remainder of the season.

Bottom Line

The close loss to Saint Mary鈥檚 reflects both the potential and challenges facing Pacific鈥檚 women鈥檚 tennis team, as they look to bounce back with renewed focus in their upcoming matches.