No. 46 San Diego women's tennis defeated No. 54 Rice 4-3 in a vital match to enhance their NCAA Tournament prospects, marking their fourth consecutive victory. The match featured intense moments, including decisive tiebreakers in both doubles and singles play. Assistant coach Jordan Angus praised the team's resilience, particularly Charlotte Keitel's performance, which clinched the victory after a challenging three-set match. The doubles point was secured with a narrow win, pushing the Toreros ahead despite Rice's comeback attempts.

By the Numbers
  • San Diego won 4-3 against Rice, securing four critical points.
  • Charlotte Keitel posted a match-winning record of 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-2).
State of Play
  • San Diego is currently 9-7 this season.
  • Rice's record now stands at 11-7 following this match.
What's Next

The Toreros will face ITA No. 37 Baylor in their next match on March 31, aiming to build on their current momentum and secure another victory.

Bottom Line

This victory not only strengthens San Diego's NCAA aspirations but also demonstrates their growing resilience, setting the stage for an important match against Baylor.