The Montana women's tennis team suffered a 6-1 defeat against Montana State, snapping their three-year winning streak. Kelsey Phillips remained unbeaten in Big Sky play with a singles win, improving her record to 7-0 in conference and 11-6 overall. The Grizzlies now hold a disappointing 2-15 season record and 0-7 in conference games. Head coach Steve Ascher emphasized the need to learn from this match as they prepare for their upcoming game against Weber State. The loss underlines the challenges faced by a young team in a tough road environment.

By the Numbers
  • Kelsey Phillips is 7-0 in Big Sky play and 11-6 overall this season.
  • Montana is now 2-15 for the season and 0-7 in conference play.
State of Play
  • The Grizzlies have lost their last seven conference matches.
  • Montana State improved to 7-10 and 3-4 in conference play with this win.
What's Next

Montana will close the season with a home match against Weber State on April 18 at the Peak Racquet Club in Missoula. The Grizzlies will seek to recover from this loss and end their season on a positive note.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Kelsey Phillips stands out as a potential league MVP, demonstrating strong performance in singles and doubles matches. The team must regroup and learn from this experience as they look to improve before their final match.