The Montana women's tennis team faced a challenging weekend, finishing with two defeats in St. George, Utah. The Griz lost 5-2 to Utah Tech but managed to secure two team points, including a win by Kelsey Philips at court one. They were then blanked 7-0 by Tarleton State in a neutral site match, dropping their overall record to 2-12 for the season. Despite the losses, the Grizzlies showed competitiveness, particularly during their doubles matches.

By the Numbers
  • The Griz finished their nonconference play with a 2-12 record.
  • Utah Tech improved to 9-10, while Tarleton State moved to 12-5 with the wins.
State of Play
  • Montana's doubles team won the point against Utah Tech, marking a bright spot in the losses.
  • The team struggled against Tarleton, losing all matches in straight sets.
What's Next

Montana will shift focus to their upcoming matches, hosting Northern Arizona and Idaho State on April 4 and April 5, respectively, before heading to the highly competitive "Brawl of the Wild" against Montana State on April 11.

Bottom Line

Despite the weekend's setbacks, Montana's performance in doubles indicates potential for growth as they enter the final stretch of the season with several home matches that could boost their confidence and standings.