UNLV's women's tennis team was defeated 4-1 by San Diego State in the Credit Union 1 Mountain West Championship final, marking their ninth consecutive appearance in the event. The Rebels concluded their season with a 19-4 record, while the Aztecs improved to 21-3, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship. Despite winning the singles match against Jayna Clemens, UNLV faltered after losing the crucial doubles point. This loss also ended their six-match win streak and highlighted their history in the conference with 16 finals appearances.

By the Numbers
  • UNLV finished the season with a record of 19-4.
  • San Diego State improved to 21-3 with this victory.
State of Play
  • The match featured six previous encounters in finals between UNLV and SDSU.
  • UNLV's doubles point loss came after a tiebreaker finish on the top court.
What's Next

San Diego State will represent the Mountain West Conference at the NCAA Championship, while UNLV will look to regroup and prepare for the next season, aiming to build on their overall success.

Bottom Line

UNLV's recent defeat underscores their competitive edge in the Mountain West; however, they must focus on overcoming this setback to elevate their performance in future tournaments.