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.
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Alice Di Matteo was the first to wrap up her singles match, defeating Tinisee Kandakai 6-2, 6-1 in the second flight.
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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.
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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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