The No. 28 Slippery Rock University women's tennis team secured a 6-1 victory over California (Pa.) in their regular-season finale, improving their overall record to 12-3 and 5-1 in the PSAC Western Division. This win guarantees The Rock a home match in the upcoming PSAC Tournament as they finish second in the standings. Slippery Rock has dominated with 10 consecutive wins over California, including nine shutouts, and will face West Chester in the quarterfinals on April 28.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock is 12-3 overall and 5-1 in the PSAC Western Division.
  • SRU has a 21-1 record at home since the 2021-22 season.
State of Play
  • The Rock took all three doubles flights to earn the team doubles point.
  • Balaguer Brau and Slovak are on a five-match winning streak, while Sakhanova and Rodewald have 12 consecutive wins.
What's Next

Slippery Rock will host West Chester in the PSAC Tournament quarterfinals on April 28. This match presents an opportunity for The Rock to extend their playoff success and strive for a fifth consecutive trip to the championship match.

Bottom Line

With a strong finish to the regular season and a solid home-court advantage, Slippery Rock is positioned to make a deep run in the PSAC Tournament. The key takeaway is the team's resilience and continued dominance in the conference, setting high expectations for the postseason.