The Portland Pilots faced a tough defeat against the LMU Lions, losing 6-1 in Los Angeles. Alaia Rubio Perez secured the only victory for the Pilots with a remarkable comeback in her singles match, but the team fell to 6-7 overall and 1-2 in West Coast Conference play. LMU dominated in doubles, clinching the points early. The Pilots' next challenge is against No. 6 Pepperdine on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Portland's record now stands at 6-7 overall and 1-2 in WCC play.
  • Alaia Rubio Perez won her singles match with scores of 1-6, 6-1, 11-9.
State of Play
  • LMU claimed the doubles point with wins at two of three matches.
  • Portland鈥檚 No. 2 doubles team was leading 4-3 when the match was abandoned.
What's Next

The Pilots will wrap up their road trip at No. 6 Pepperdine, with the match scheduled for noon on Sunday. Live coverage will be available on the Portland Pilots website.

Bottom Line

The Pilots need to regroup quickly as they head into a tough matchup against Pepperdine, focusing on improving their doubles performance to enhance their chances of victory.