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10:00 AM
Women's Tennis
vs Utah State
The University of Utah Athletics
Sunday, February 16
La Jolla, CA
Noon (MT)
University of Utah
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at
4
UC San Diego
Utah Drops Decisions to UCSD 4-3
2/16/2025 4:25 PM | Women's Tennis
LA JOLLA - The University of Utah women's tennis team fell to UC San Diego in a tight 4-3 match on Sunday afternoon, moving the Utes record to 5-4.Â
Utah struggled in doubles competition. The Tritons claimed victories over the Utes on the No. 1 and No. 3 courts, securing the doubles point advantage in their direction.Â
Utah built momentum in singles play, with Hayley Roberts securing a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Adriana Tabares at No. 5. Kaila Barksdale followed up by topping Kelly Leung 6-3, 6-2 on court two. After the Tritons claimed the No. 1 court, Emma Valletta defeated Grace Gamal 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in the third spot which brought the match score to 3-2 in the Utes' favor.Â
UCSD then claimed a win on court six to even the score. The match was decided on court No. 4, as Dylan Lolofie fought valiantly in a closely contested tiebreak, but ultimately fell 6-3, 7-6(3) to Allison Lian.Â
NEXT UP
The Utes will next begin conference play in Arizona, where they will take on Arizona State on Feb. 27 and Arizona on Mar. 1.Â
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UTAH 3, UCSD 4Â
Singles competition
1. Julia Haynes (UCSD) def. Emma Kamper (UTAH), 6-4, 6-1
2. Kaila Barksdale (UTAH) def. Kelly Leung (UCSD), 6-3, 6-2
3. Emma Valletta (UTAH) def. Grace Gamal (UCSD), 6-3, 2-6, 6-1
4. Allison Lian (UCSD) def. Dylan Lolofie (UTAH), 6-3, 7-6 (3)
5. Hayley Roberts (UTAH) def. Adriana Tabares (UCSD), 6-4, 6-2
6. Katelyn Vu (UCSD) def. Samantha Horwood (UTAH), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2
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Doubles competition
1. Julia Haynes/Naomi Nguyen (UCSD) def. Kaila Barksdale/Emma Valletta (UTAH), 6-4
2. Kelly Leung/Adriana Tabares (UCSD) vs. Emma Kamper/Hayley Roberts (UTAH), 4-5, unfinished
3. Grace Gamal/Katelyn Vu (UCSD) def. Samantha Horwood/Dylan Lolofie (UTAH), 6-0
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Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (5,2,1,3,6,4)
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Utah struggled in doubles competition. The Tritons claimed victories over the Utes on the No. 1 and No. 3 courts, securing the doubles point advantage in their direction.Â
Utah built momentum in singles play, with Hayley Roberts securing a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Adriana Tabares at No. 5. Kaila Barksdale followed up by topping Kelly Leung 6-3, 6-2 on court two. After the Tritons claimed the No. 1 court, Emma Valletta defeated Grace Gamal 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in the third spot which brought the match score to 3-2 in the Utes' favor.Â
UCSD then claimed a win on court six to even the score. The match was decided on court No. 4, as Dylan Lolofie fought valiantly in a closely contested tiebreak, but ultimately fell 6-3, 7-6(3) to Allison Lian.Â
NEXT UP
The Utes will next begin conference play in Arizona, where they will take on Arizona State on Feb. 27 and Arizona on Mar. 1.Â
FOLLOW THE UTES
Fans can follow us on social media (Twitter: @UteWomensTennis | Instagram: @UtahWomensTennis | Facebook: Facebook.com/Utahwomenstennis).
UTAH 3, UCSD 4Â
Singles competition
1. Julia Haynes (UCSD) def. Emma Kamper (UTAH), 6-4, 6-1
2. Kaila Barksdale (UTAH) def. Kelly Leung (UCSD), 6-3, 6-2
3. Emma Valletta (UTAH) def. Grace Gamal (UCSD), 6-3, 2-6, 6-1
4. Allison Lian (UCSD) def. Dylan Lolofie (UTAH), 6-3, 7-6 (3)
5. Hayley Roberts (UTAH) def. Adriana Tabares (UCSD), 6-4, 6-2
6. Katelyn Vu (UCSD) def. Samantha Horwood (UTAH), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2
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Doubles competition
1. Julia Haynes/Naomi Nguyen (UCSD) def. Kaila Barksdale/Emma Valletta (UTAH), 6-4
2. Kelly Leung/Adriana Tabares (UCSD) vs. Emma Kamper/Hayley Roberts (UTAH), 4-5, unfinished
3. Grace Gamal/Katelyn Vu (UCSD) def. Samantha Horwood/Dylan Lolofie (UTAH), 6-0
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Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (5,2,1,3,6,4)
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1
#1 Singles Match
12
41
Julia Haynes / 0 [UCSD]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
66
Kelly Leung / 0 [UCSD]
32
#3 Singles Match
123
626
Grace Gamal / 0 [UCSD]
361
#4 Singles Match
12
36
Allison Lian / 0 [UCSD]
67
#5 Singles Match
12
66
Adriana Tabares / 0 [UCSD]
42
#6 Singles Match
123
272
Katelyn Vu / 0 [UCSD]
656
Order of Finish:
5,2,1,3,6,4
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