UC Irvine women's tennis achieved a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to defeat #64 Hawai'i 4-3 in Honolulu. The Anteaters secured four singles victories from Yen Nhi Huynh, Carolyna Fowler, Bella Pitchford, and Maily Huynh to wrap up their biggest win of the season. This victory marks UCI's first win against a ranked opponent since the 2013-14 season and their first road win against Hawai'i since 2014-15.

By the Numbers
  • UCI improved to 11-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play.
  • The Anteaters won four singles matches after falling behind 3-1 in the contest.
What's Next

Looking ahead, UCI will host Hope International in a non-conference match at home on April 1, with the match set to begin at 3:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

This comeback victory not only highlights UCI's resilience but also sets a positive momentum as they prepare for their next match. They have shown they can compete with ranked teams, which bodes well for future conference play.