No. 10 Cal Loses to No. 3 Stanford in Pac-12 Championship Game

In a thrilling showdown at the Pac-12 Championship, the 10th-ranked California women’s tennis team faced off against the third-ranked Stanford team in the final match. Despite a valiant effort, Cal ultimately fell to Stanford with a final score of 4-0 at Libbey Park in Ojai.

The match was a high-level final featuring two top-10 teams, with Stanford ultimately emerging victorious. Cal head coach Amanda Augustus praised Stanford’s performance while acknowledging that her team did not play as well as they had hoped. Despite the loss, Augustus highlighted the positive aspects of Cal’s journey to the final, including wins over Arizona State and UCLA earlier in the tournament.

Stanford secured the win by taking the doubles point and then clinching the victory on court three in singles play. While Cal had some success in the bottom half of the order, ultimately Stanford’s strong performance proved too much for the Bears to overcome.

With Cal set to move to the Atlantic Coast Conference next season, this final marked the last time the Bears will compete in the Pac-12 Championship in Ojai. Despite the loss, Augustus expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate in such a special event and expressed hope that the Bears would have the chance to return to Ojai in the future.

The match between Cal and Stanford showcased the high level of competition in collegiate women’s tennis and set the stage for the upcoming NCAA Championship. Cal will eagerly await the NCAA selection show to learn their next opponent as they continue their pursuit of excellence on the court.