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Priscilla
Matlyn Peden
0
Biola University BU-WT (13-2)
4
Winner Fresno Pacific FPU-WT (8-9)
Biola University BU-WT
(13-2)
0
Final
4
Fresno Pacific FPU-WT
(8-9)
Winner

Match Recap: Women's Tennis |

‘Birds Finish Season Perfect at Home, League Championships on Tap

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific women's tennis team wrapped up the regular season on Monday afternoon, defeating Biola 4-0 at Haak Tennis Complex. The Sunbirds finish with a 13-2 record that included an unblemished 9-0 mark at home, and they now turn their attention to next week's PacWest Conference Championships.
 
QUOTABLE: 
"This was a season of learning and growing, but we worked extremely hard on our fitness, consistency, game, and mental toughness. With our team being so young and having so much to learn, I think we've come a long way and we will only go up from here. To finish with our record and to be unbeaten at home all season is amazing. We will continue to work hard this week to be match ready for the PacWest Championships." – head coach Priscilla Jensen
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: Fresno Pacific 4, Biola 0
Records: FPU (13-2), Biola (8-9)
Location: Haak Tennis Complex | Fresno, Calif.     
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds swept doubles in order, with Marina Lex and Claudia Iglesias sweeping the top flight over Madison Swaney and Lauren Lee.
Alice Di Matteo was the first to wrap up her singles match, defeating Tinisee Kandakai 6-2, 6-1 in the second flight. 
Claudia Iglesias then defeated Lee 6-2, 6-3 in the fifth flight, and Gaya Solomon gave the 'Birds the clinching point with a 6-3, 6-2 win in #6 singles. 
• Lex, Imane Van Veen, and Sanne Brull were each up a set on their respective courts, but with the match already decided, the Eagles elected not to finish those three.  
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• Jensen, a two-time graduate of Biola, has never lost to her alma mater in 13 matches.
• The Sunbirds claim the fewest number of losses among PacWest Conference teams.
 
SOCIAL:
• Twitter - @fputennis
• Instagram - @fputennis
• Facebook - /FPUathletics
 
UP NEXT:
• The Sunbirds return to the court on Wednesday, when they take part in the first round of the PacWest Championships in Surprise, Ariz. Stay tuned to FPUAthletics.com for further info.
 
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