No. 29 Pepperdine defeated No. 40 Santa Clara men's tennis 4-1, ending the Broncos' impressive 13-match winning streak. The match, held in Malibu, showcased both teams' top rankings, with Pepperdine securing the doubles point and three singles victories to maintain their unbeaten conference record at 5-0. Santa Clara fell to 4-1 in conference play, with key players experiencing snapped streaks. Lukas Maskow managed a win for Santa Clara, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine now holds a 5-0 conference record, while Santa Clara drops to 4-1.
  • Santa Clara鈥檚 13-match win streak was the longest since the 2001-02 season.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine claimed the doubles point and the first two singles matches easily.
  • Key Santa Clara players, John Kim and Valentin Faure, had their 10-match streaks snapped.
What's Next

Santa Clara will aim to rebound as they return home to face LMU this Sunday at 11 a.m. PT, seeking to re-establish their winning momentum.

Bottom Line

This match underscores the competitive landscape in the West Coast Conference, as Santa Clara must regroup swiftly to avoid further losses after their formidable streak.