IRVINE, Calif. – The Point Loma women's tennis team was looking for their third win on the week as they traveled to Irvine to take on No. 23 ranked Concordia. Unfortunately, they were unable to overcome an early deficit and lost the match 4-1.

The match started with doubles play and Point Loma got the early advantage after Rachel Whittington and Thelma Sepulveda won their match in the No. 3 position 6-2. Point Loma was unable to capitalize on the early momentum as Concordia stormed back and won in the No. 1 and No. 2 positions to take the doubles point.

Headed to singles play down 1-0, Point Loma looked to answer right back. Rachel Whittington would tie the match up 1-1 after defeating her opponent 6-3 and 6-3. After tying the game up Point Loma could not find a way to win another match. Concordia won the next three matches to clinch the victory and win the match 4-1.

Rebekah Anderson defeated Thelma Sepulveda in straight sets in the No. 2 position. Camila Tumosa and Faith Pearson battled in the No. 3 position but the match ultimately went to Tumosa. The clinching point for the Eagles came in the No. 1 position after Ghazal Pakbated defeated Angelique Friedrich in three sets.

Team records
Point Loma 4-3, No. 23 Concordia 10-2

Up next
Point Loma will host Division I foe the University of Portland on Friday, April 2 at 3 p.m.