No. 23 California women's tennis team concluded its regular season with a 4-2 victory over No. 30 SMU, overcoming an early 2-1 deficit. Sophomore Sophie Hernandez clinched the match with a three-set win, marking her second career clinching victory. The Bears improved to 11-6 overall and 8-4 in the ACC, despite missing key player Johanne Svendsen, who is competing internationally. This win sets the stage for the upcoming ACC Championship next week in Cary, North Carolina.

By the Numbers
  • Cal has an overall record of 11-6 and an ACC record of 8-4.
  • Sophie Hernandez won her match 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 to secure the Bears' victory.
State of Play
  • Cal is tied for fifth place in the ACC standings with Miami as of Friday evening.
  • Cal will wait for remaining ACC match outcomes to determine its seeding for the conference tournament.
What's Next

The Bears will compete in the ACC Championship starting Tuesday, with their first match dependent on their final seeding in the conference.

Bottom Line

Cal's win against SMU boosts morale heading into the ACC Championship, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and resilience in the team's performance, especially without a key player.