Utah Set to Play Cal in NCAA Tournament First Round
4/27/2026 4:00 PM | Women's Tennis
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah women's tennis has punched a ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Power 4 Era and are set to take on Cal in the First Round hosted by USC on Friday, May 1 at 12 p.m. (MT).
The Utes boasted a 15-9 overall and went 8-5 in Big 12 play. Utah also posted a 10-2 home record with Sara Akid and Kaila Barksdale both going undefeated at home.
The last time Utah made the NCAA Tournament was in 2012. Utah defeated Texas Tech 4-3 in the First Round before falling to Miami 4-0 in the Second Round.
Utah is heading into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 39 Ranked team.
For the full NCAA Tournament Bracket click here.
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The Utes boasted a 15-9 overall and went 8-5 in Big 12 play. Utah also posted a 10-2 home record with Sara Akid and Kaila Barksdale both going undefeated at home.
The last time Utah made the NCAA Tournament was in 2012. Utah defeated Texas Tech 4-3 in the First Round before falling to Miami 4-0 in the Second Round.
Utah is heading into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 39 Ranked team.
For the full NCAA Tournament Bracket click here.
TUNE IN
Fans can tune in and follow live match action.
Live Stream: Click Here
Live Stats: Click Here
FOLLOW THE UTES
Fans can follow us on social media (Twitter: @UteWomensTennis | Instagram: @UtahWomensTennis | Facebook: Facebook.com/Utahwomenstennis).
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