The No. 65 Colorado Buffaloes tennis team lost 4-0 to No. 14 Arizona State in their final road match. Colorado's overall record now stands at 10-11 and a struggling 2-9 in the Big 12, while Arizona State improves to 17-4 overall and 9-2 in conference play. Despite the loss, Aya El Sayed and Yukiko Ikedo achieved a notable victory at No. 2 doubles, with El Sayed reaching her 100th career win. Head coach Anthony Pham highlighted strong doubles performance but acknowledged shortcomings in singles competition. The team is gearing up for their final two home matches next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado's record: 10-11 overall, 2-9 in the Big 12.
  • Arizona State's record: 17-4 overall, 9-2 in the conference.
  • Aya El Sayed's 100th career victory.
State of Play
  • Buffs lost all singles matches that were completed.
  • El Sayed and Ikedo managed a crucial doubles win despite overall defeat.
  • Three singles matches remained unfinished, indicating competitiveness in parts of the match.
What's Next

The Buffaloes will host Baylor on Thursday and TCU on Saturday, aiming to bounce back and honor their seniors on Senior Day. There is optimism in the team to finish the season strong despite recent challenges.

Bottom Line

This match highlighted both the resilience of the Buffaloes' doubles play and the need for improvement in singles going forward. With critical matches ahead, Colorado's focus will be on leveraging their strengths while addressing weaknesses as they approach the season's conclusion.