The No. 23 California women's tennis team (10-5, 7-3 ACC) completes its regular season with a match against No. 36 Stanford and another against SMU. The outcomes will significantly influence Cal's seeding for the upcoming ACC Championship, which starts on April 14. Currently, Cal is positioned 6th in the conference standings and aims to secure a higher seed to gain byes in initial tournament rounds. Both teams are in close competition, with Stanford and SMU tied behind Cal in the standings.

By the Numbers
  • Cal is currently 6th in the ACC standings with 7 points; Stanford and SMU are tied for 7th with 6 points each.
  • The Bears have a home record of 6-3 and are 4-2 on the road this season.
State of Play
  • Cal narrowly defeated Virginia Tech 4-3 after losing to No. 9 Virginia 4-1 earlier in the week.
  • Freshman Mille Johanna Moerk achieved a crucial clinching win against Virginia Tech.
  • The Bears' rankings: No. 23 in ITA poll, No. 21 in Universal Tennis Ratings.
What's Next

Cal will compete in the ACC Championship from April 14-19, where securing a win against Stanford and SMU may improve their tournament seeding.

Bottom Line

The upcoming matches against Stanford and SMU are crucial for Cal's postseason prospects, as they not only affect their current standing but could also determine how deep they advance in the ACC Championship.