No. 72 Sacramento State defeated Santa Clara women's tennis 5-2 in a road match in Sacramento. The Hornets clinched the victory early by winning the first three singles matches, with Palina Saulevich sealing the match at 4-0. Santa Clara responded with victories from Juliette Krumholz and Daniella Dimitrova, but it was too late to change the outcome. Sacramento State maintained control throughout, showcasing their strength in both doubles and singles play.

By the Numbers
  • Santa Clara lost to Sacramento State 5-2.
  • Sacramento State improved to 15-5 for the season.
  • Santa Clara's record dropped to 5-13.
State of Play
  • Sacramento State won their fifth consecutive match.
  • Santa Clara struggled to secure the doubles point, despite winning one match.
What's Next

The Broncos will face Pacific in their next West Coast Conference match on Saturday, aiming to turn their season around after this loss.

Bottom Line

The match highlighted Sacramento State's strong performance while underscoring Santa Clara's challenges this season. As the Broncos prepare for their upcoming match, they will need to address their recent struggles on the court to achieve better results.