No. 46 Notre Dame women's tennis team celebrated Senior Day with a 5-2 victory over DePaul. The win improves the Irish's overall record to 16-8 and marks their strong home performance, finishing 13-2 at Eck Tennis Pavilion. Seniors Akari Matsuno, Bojana Pozder, and Rylie Hanford played pivotal roles, with Hanford securing a decisive singles win to highlight the day.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame finished the regular season with a record of 16-8.
  • Matsuno and Van Zyl's doubles victory improved their partnership record to 7-2 this spring.
  • Sophia Holod led the team with 14 dual singles victories this spring, going 14-6.
State of Play
  • Notre Dame secured the doubles point, starting with a swift 6-1 win by Matsuno/Van Zyl.
  • Bojana Pozder clinched the match with a solid comeback win in singles.
  • Holod rebounded after losing the first set to dominate the final two sets.
What's Next

The Irish will now await their seeding for the upcoming ACC Tournament scheduled in Cary, North Carolina, from April 14-19, hoping to build on their successful regular season.

Bottom Line

Despite the challenges of the season, Notre Dame's strong finish and the standout performances from seniors position them well heading into the tournament. They are poised to leverage this momentum for a competitive showing in the ACC Tournament.