UCI Women's Tennis Team Suffers Defeat Against UNR

Anteaters unable to clinch a win in tough match against Wolf Pack

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The UC Irvine Women's Tennis team suffered a 7-0 defeat against the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) in a match held at the Anteater Tennis Stadium on January 18. Despite strong individual performances, the Anteaters were unable to secure any wins in the doubles or singles matches.

Why it matters

This loss marks the second match of the season for UCI, highlighting the challenges the team is facing early on. The match against a strong UNR squad provides valuable experience for the Anteaters as they look to rebound and improve their record in the coming weeks.

The details

In the doubles matches, UCI seniors Haily Huynh and sophomore Yen Nhi Huynh played against UNR's Amahée Charrier and Kennedy Robinson, but their match was left unfinished as the Wolf Pack had already clinched the doubles point. In singles play, UCI sophomore Maily Huynh had a strong showing, tying her opponent multiple times, but ultimately fell 7-5, 6-2. Other Anteater players, including senior Amanda Perez and junior Bella Pitchford, also fought hard but were unable to secure wins against their UNR counterparts.

  • The match took place on January 18, 2026 at the Anteater Tennis Stadium.
  • The article was originally published on January 26, 2026, but was republished on February 8, 2026 following a website transfer.

The players

UC Irvine Women's Tennis Team

The UC Irvine women's tennis team, currently 0-2 on the season, faced off against the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) in this match.

University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)

The UNR women's tennis team, currently 1-1 on the season, defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 7-0 in this match.

Maily Huynh

A UC Irvine sophomore who played strongly in her singles match, tying her opponent multiple times before ultimately falling 7-5, 6-2.

Amanda Perez

A UC Irvine senior who played against UNR's Marlene Foerster in a match that grew increasingly intense, with Perez's coach and teammates providing constant encouragement.

Bella Pitchford

A UC Irvine junior who played against UNR's Silvia-Maria Costache in a tough match featuring strong serves and rallies from both players.

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What’s next

The Anteaters will return to the courts in an away game against Santa Clara on February 7.

The takeaway

This match highlights the challenges the UC Irvine women's tennis team is facing early in the season, but also showcases the resilience and determination of the individual players. As the Anteaters prepare for their next match against Santa Clara, they will look to build on the lessons learned and continue to improve their performance on the court.