No. 2 seed PLNU Women's Tennis secured a spot in their second consecutive PacWest Championship Match, defeating No. 3 seed Hawai'i Pacific 4-2. The pivotal moment came from Melissa Zirkle, who clinched the match with a 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 win at No. 6 singles. Point Loma gained an early advantage by winning the crucial doubles point, led by victories at Courts No. 1 and No. 2. The Sea Lions will now face top seed Azusa Pacific in the championship match on Friday.

By the Numbers
  • PLNU improved to 17-3 overall with this victory.
  • The Sea Lions won the doubles point with a key tiebreak victory on Court No. 1.
State of Play
  • Point Loma鈥檚 singles players battled fiercely, with two matches reaching decisive third sets.
  • Hawai'i Pacific escalated the pressure by narrowing the score to 3-2 before Zirkle鈥檚 win sealed the match.
What's Next

PLNU will aim to defend their title against No. 1 seed Azusa Pacific, looking to build on last year's championship success.

Bottom Line

The Sea Lions are poised for redemption in the championship match, showcasing resilience in both singles and doubles that could clinch back-to-back titles.