The Portland State women's tennis team suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Eastern Washington despite rallying in singles play after dropping the doubles point. The Vikings are now 6-6 overall and 2-3 in Big Sky competition, while the Eagles improved to 9-7 and 3-2 in the conference. Key victories in singles by Kasumi Hirayama, Hana Abdelhamid, and Nene Uemura initially put the Vikings in a strong position. However, critical losses in tight matches ultimately decided the match in favor of the Eagles.

By the Numbers
  • The Vikings lost the doubles point but won three of the six singles matches.
  • Portland State's overall record is now 6-6, with a Big Sky record of 2-3.
State of Play
  • The match was the Vikings' home finale at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center.
  • Portland State's next three matches will be played on the road.
What's Next

The Vikings will face Weber State on April 10, followed by a match against Idaho State on April 12. They will conclude their regular season against Sacramento State on April 18.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong singles performance, the Vikings must improve their doubles play to secure wins in upcoming matches and solidify their postseason prospects.