The No. 43 ranked UC Santa Barbara women's tennis team secured a decisive 5-2 victory over UC San Diego in a strong road performance. The Gauchos clinched the doubles point early with dominant wins on courts two and three, then continued strong play in singles with notable performances to seal the match. Despite suffering losses in the top singles spots, UC Santa Barbara managed to secure three crucial wins in the middle and lower courts, including a perfect match from My-Anh Holmes and a rally from Lily Pradkin to clinch the match.

By the Numbers
  • Final Match Score: #43 UC Santa Barbara 5, UC San Diego 2
  • UC Santa Barbara now holds a record of 11-8 overall and 5-0 in Big West play.
State of Play
  • UC Santa Barbara dominated the doubles point with a 6-0 win and a 6-4 victory.
  • My-Anh Holmes executed a flawless 6-0, 6-0 win in singles, significantly contributing to the team's success.
  • Lily Pradkin's comeback victory at court three was pivotal in clinching the overall match.
What's Next

The Gauchos are set to face UC Irvine tomorrow at 11 a.m. and will conclude their road trip with a match against Cal State Fullerton on Sunday at 11 a.m.

Bottom Line

UC Santa Barbara's solid performance against UC San Diego showcases their strong position in the Big West conference, emphasizing their potential for continuing success as the road trip progresses.