LC State Women's Tennis Loses Final Home Match to Division I Idaho State

The Warriors honored senior Niara Montero before the 7-0 defeat.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The LC State women's tennis team, receiving votes in the national poll, suffered a 7-0 loss to NCAA Division I opponent Idaho State in their final home match of the season. The Bengals took an early lead by winning all three doubles matches to secure the doubles point. In singles play, the Warriors' best performance came from junior Ana Govea, who won five games in her 6-3, 6-2 loss at No. 6 singles.

Why it matters

This loss to a Division I opponent comes at the end of the Warriors' home schedule, where they had hoped to build momentum heading into the postseason. Despite the defeat, LC State women's tennis is still receiving national recognition and will look to bounce back in their remaining away matches.

The details

The Bengals swept the doubles matches to take an early 1-0 lead. In singles play, junior Lulu Monnayoo competed well in the first set of her No. 1 singles match but ultimately fell 6-3, 6-1. Junior Ana Govea had the best individual performance for the Warriors, winning five games in her 6-3, 6-2 loss at No. 6 singles.

  • The match took place on March 15, 2026.

The players

Niara Montero

A senior on the LC State women's tennis team who was honored prior to the match.

Lulu Monnayoo

A junior on the LC State women's tennis team who competed at No. 1 singles.

Ana Govea

A junior on the LC State women's tennis team who had the best individual performance, winning five games in her No. 6 singles match.

Idaho State

The NCAA Division I opponent that defeated LC State 7-0.

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The takeaway

Despite the lopsided loss to a Division I foe, the LC State women's tennis team is still receiving national recognition and will look to regroup and finish the season strong in their remaining away matches.