No. 6 Women鈥檚 Tennis Set to Host Portland
The No. 6 Pepperdine women's tennis team (12-4, 3-0 WCC) is set to face Portland (6-6, 1-1 WCC) in a home match on Sunday at noon. Coming off a dominant 7-0 victory against Cal Poly, the Waves have four regular season contests remaining, including a trip to San Diego next week. Pepperdine recently swept the WCC weekly awards, with standout performances from Chantal Sauvant and the doubles team of Sonja Zhiyenbayeva and 沤iva Falkner. The Waves, a powerhouse with an 18-0 all-time record against Portland, will look to continue their success in conference play.
By the Numbers- Pepperdine boasts an 8-2 record against ranked opponents this season.
- Chantal Sauvant is 8-4 in singles, with a 6-2 record at the No. 4 position.
- Pepperdine's latest victory was a 7-0 win over Cal Poly, with no sets dropped in singles.
- The Waves have a strong doubles record, with Zhiyenbayeva and Falkner at 7-1 against ranked opponents.
Pepperdine will continue their season with a match against No. 46 San Diego next Friday, focusing on maintaining their winning momentum and solidifying their conference standing.
Bottom LineThe Waves are strong contenders for the WCC title, and their consistent performance suggests they are well-positioned for a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
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