No. 23 ranked California women's tennis team achieved a dramatic 4-3 victory over Virginia Tech, boosted by strong performances from freshmen Mille Johanna Moerk and Laura Cilekova. Cilekova's three-set win tied the match at 3-3, paving the way for Moerk to clinch the overall win with two tiebreaker sets. This win advances Cal's record to 10-5, while Virginia Tech drops to 4-14. The Bears played without their top player, Johanne Svendsen, who is preparing for international competition.

By the Numbers
  • Cal's record improved to 10-5 (7-3 ACC).
  • Virginia Tech's record fell to 4-14 (1-9).
State of Play
  • Cal initially trailed 1-0 after losing the doubles point.
  • The match was tied at 3-3 before Moerk secured the clinching victory.
What's Next

The Golden Bears will host No. 36 Stanford on Tuesday, followed by an away match against No. 25 SMU on April 10 to conclude their regular season.

Bottom Line

California's resilience, highlighted by the emerging talent of its freshmen, is crucial as the team gears up for the remainder of the season and potential postseason play.