In a thrilling encounter during their spring break tournament, the Colorado College women’s tennis team emerged victorious with a decisive 5-2 win over Cal Lutheran. The match unfolded in Thousand Oaks, California, showcasing both teams' strengths and weaknesses. Initially, Cal Lutheran took an early lead by dominating the doubles segment. However, Colorado College demonstrated remarkable resilience, turning the tide in singles play to secure their first victory of the trip. This triumph sets a positive tone as the Tigers prepare for their concluding match against UC Santa Cruz.

Thursday's contest began with Cal Lutheran seizing control through doubles matches. Their trio successfully edged out each pair from Colorado College, establishing a commanding 1-0 lead. Among these encounters, Avery Hickman and Ally Lowe delivered one of the closest battles, narrowly losing 6-4 to Luisa Garcia and Anya Rajan. Despite this setback, the foundation was laid for what would become a fierce comeback in the subsequent singles rounds.

The real momentum shift occurred during the singles portion where Colorado College excelled. Kala Komanduri initiated the rally with a resounding victory over Rajan at No. 2, winning two straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Following her lead, Avery Hickman showcased exceptional skill by overpowering Madison Ford at No. 3, notching another double-set win (6-0, 6-1). Aspen Young also contributed significantly despite dropping the first set; she recovered brilliantly to defeat Kylee Limpias in three sets (5-7, 6-1, 6-1).

Further down the lineup, Lucia Moravek continued the surge by besting Luisa Garcia at No. 5 with scores of 6-1, 6-4. To cap off the day's efforts, Lindsay Popeo provided the final flourish at No. 6, routing Evelyn Oltmans without conceding a game in either set (6-0, 6-1). Each performance highlighted individual prowess while reinforcing team synergy.

This hard-fought success propels Colorado College into their final matchup of the California leg on March 21st versus UC Santa Cruz. Anticipation builds as players aim to maintain their momentum and conclude the series on a high note. Fans eagerly await how this dynamic group will perform under different circumstances in their upcoming challenge.