UC Davis men's tennis team fell to UC Irvine 4-3 in a tightly contested match at the Marya Welch Tennis Center on April 1, with the match resolution delayed due to weather. The Aggies initially secured the doubles point, winning at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions. However, UC Irvine responded, taking the lead before UC Davis fought back to go ahead 3-2. Ultimately, Hiroki Sakagawa from UC Irvine won the decisive match at No. 1 singles, sealing the victory.

By the Numbers
  • UC Davis' overall record: 9-9
  • UC Irvine's overall record: 9-6
State of Play
  • UC Davis secured the doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 3.
  • The match featured a weather delay, impacting the final outcome.
What's Next

The Aggies are set to face Cal Poly on April 3 and UC Santa Barbara on April 4, looking to improve their record on the road.

Bottom Line

Despite a narrow defeat, the Aggies showed resilience, fighting back from a deficit; their upcoming matches are critical for clinching a winning season.