UC Irvine women's tennis (11-6, 2-3) is set for two crucial home matches this weekend against #43 UCSB on April 11 and #73 Cal Poly on April 12. After a recent loss to CSUN, UCI aims to bounce back, marking the final home match of the season with a celebration for four seniors: Nour Khayat, Amanda Perez, Carolyna Fowler, and Haily Huynh. UCI previously defeated #64 Hawai'i, demonstrating its potential against ranked teams. Both matches are critical for the Anteaters as they continue their quest in the Big West conference.

By the Numbers
  • UC Irvine has 11 wins this season, matching its best total since 2022-23.
  • UC Santa Barbara is currently 10-8 overall, sitting at second in the Big West standings.
  • Cal Poly is leading the Big West with a record of 10-7 and 5-0 in conference play.
State of Play
  • UCI enters this weekend after a home loss to CSUN on April 4.
  • UCSB is on a winning streak, with a recent 7-0 victory over #73 Hawai'i.
  • Cal Poly remains undefeated in conference play.
What's Next

Following the weekend matches, UC Irvine will conclude its season with road matches against Long Beach State and UC San Diego on April 18 and 19. These matches will determine the team's standing and playoff potential in the Big West conference.

Bottom Line

UC Irvine's performance this weekend against ranked opponents is vital, not only for senior recognition but also for their standings in the Big West. A strong showing could enhance UCI's competitive edge heading into the final matches of the season.