The UT Permian Basin women's tennis team secured its first conference win of the season, defeating Western New Mexico University 4-3. The team started strong by clinching the doubles point and saw standout performances in singles, particularly from Paige Sitanggang, who recovered from a set deficit to secure the match at No. 5 singles. Fanny Bergstrom dominated her match, winning without dropping a game in the first set. UTPB now holds a 5-12 overall record and improves to 1-6 in the Lone Star Conference.

By the Numbers
  • UTPB won 4-3 against WNMU, marking their first conference victory this season.
  • Fanny Bergstrom won her match 6-0, 6-3 at No. 1 singles.
State of Play
  • UPTB improved their overall record to 5-12 and conference record to 1-6.
  • This marks UTPB鈥檚 fifth consecutive victory against the Mustangs.
What's Next

UTPB will face Sul Ross State University for their final road match of the season on Saturday, April 18, at 12 p.m. in Alpine, Texas.

Bottom Line

The Falcons' win is a vital boost heading into their final matches, reinforcing their resilience as they seek to improve their conference standing.