Saint Mary’s Women’s Tennis Falls to Cal Poly: Match Recap and Upcoming Schedule

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Saint Mary’s women’s tennis team was unable to secure a victory over the weekend, suffering a decisive 7-0 loss to Cal Poly. This match marked the Gaels’ third defeat of the 2026 spring season, leaving their record at 1-3.

Match Highlights

In a competitive showdown at the Ronca Tennis Center, two players from Saint Mary’s, Sofia Daryaie and Sydney Wilson, showcased commendable resilience. Both athletes engaged in tightly contested matches, pushing their opponents to third-set tiebreakers but ultimately falling short.

Singles Competition Breakdown

1. Elif Tuana Gunal faced off against Cal Poly’s Kennedy Buntrock, losing 6-4, 6-1.
2. Tiana Fox went head-to-head with Candela Aparisi, falling 6-3, 6-3.
3. Sofia Daryaie battled it out with Alexandra Ozerets, concluding her match at 7-5, 6-7 (4-7), and finally losing 1-0 (10-2) in the tiebreaker.
4. Madison Weekley faced Natalie Lynch, who won 6-2, 6-3.
5. Sydney Wilson met Aspen Chung, ending with a score of 1-6, 6-3, and 1-0 (10-6) in another tiebreaker.
6. Sophie Stanton competed against Amy Leather, losing 6-4, 6-2.

Doubles Competition Overview

In the doubles matches, Daryaie and her partner Tiana Fox were tied at 4-4 against Cal Poly’s Kennedy Buntrock and Jessica MacCallum before the match went unfinished. The two other doubles matches concluded with Cal Poly victories:

1. Candela Aparisi and Natalie Lynch defeated Gunal and Weekley 6-2.
2. Sarah MacCallum and Alexandra Ozerets bested Stanton and Wilson 6-2.

Order of Finish: Doubles (3, 2); Singles (2, 4, 6, 1, 5, 3).

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches for Saint Mary’s

Following the weekend setback, Saint Mary’s is looking to bounce back. The Gaels will return to the Bay Area with upcoming matches against San Jose State on February 13 and the UC Davis Aggies on February 15 at 11:00 AM.

Fans can catch all the latest match information, live scoring, and recaps by visiting the Saint Mary’s athletics website for updates.

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This recap underscores the competitive spirit of the Saint Mary’s women’s tennis team as they gear up for their next challenges in the coming matches.