The Gonzaga women's tennis team narrowly lost to Portland with a final score of 4-3 after a competitive match. The team secured the doubles point with victories from Emily Robertson and Ella Nielsen (6-2) and Rose Hayes and Sveva Zerpelloni (6-4). Singles play saw strong performances, particularly from Brooke Bittner and Elizabeth Tindera, but the Zags faltered in critical moments. Emily Robertson, Diana Yanotovskaya, and Sveva Zerpelloni all lost their matches, contributing to the overall defeat. The team will face Seattle U in their final home match tomorrow at 1 PM.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Gonzaga 3, Portland 4
  • Gonzaga won 2 out of 3 doubles matches
State of Play
  • Gonzaga started strong by winning the doubles point.
  • Singles matches featured close contests but ended in losses for Gonzaga after early wins.
What's Next

The Gonzaga women's tennis team will aim to close their home season with a win against Seattle U, providing an opportunity for redemption following the narrow loss to Portland.

Bottom Line

The Zags showed promise with a strong doubles performance but need to maintain momentum in singles play to improve their chances in future matches.