In a recent tennis clash at the Ronca Tennis Center, the Cal Poly Mustangs emerged victorious with a clean sweep of 7-0 against the CSUN Matadors. This match saw both teams vying for crucial points within the Big West Conference standings. The loss places the Matadors at a 6-7 season record, while Cal Poly advances to an impressive 12-3. The contest featured intense doubles and singles matches, showcasing individual player skills and team strategies.
The day commenced with promise for the Matadors as their duo Yuliia Zhytelna and Madison Shepperson claimed a significant victory over Natalie Lynch and Sarah MacCallum in doubles action. Despite this early success, momentum shifted towards Cal Poly as they secured victories in the following two doubles encounters. Kennedy Buntrock and Romane Mosse triumphed over Elena Goodman and Emma Moratalla Sanz, followed by Peyton Dunkle and Amy Leather prevailing against Angela Ho and Victoria Santibanez Luna, thus securing the doubles point for the Mustangs.
Moving into singles play, Cal Poly continued its dominance. Dunkle swiftly defeated Ho, further widening the gap between the teams. Additional key wins came from Romane Mosse over Santibanez Luna and Lynch's decisive victory over Dermenjyan, which solidified Cal Poly's lead. The remaining singles matches were equally competitive, with MacCallum overcoming Moratalla Sanz, Ozerets besting Goodman, and Buntrock defeating Zhytelna in a thrilling three-set battle.
As the dust settles on this encounter, standout performances included Zhytelna and Shepperson maintaining their unbeaten streak in doubles, Ho's consistent singles prowess reflected in her 9-3 record, and Goodman's notable efforts despite her current 5-2 standing. Looking ahead, the Matadors are set to confront UC Irvine on March 22 at the Matador Tennis Complex, aiming to regain momentum in their upcoming conference matchup.
With this setback behind them, CSUN must regroup and focus on their next challenge. The players will need to leverage their strengths and address areas for improvement to compete effectively against UC Irvine. Fans can expect another fiercely contested match when the Matadors take to the courts once more.