LA JOLLA, Calif. – The UC Irvine Anteaters women’s tennis team secured four singles victories on October 2, 2026, at the Big West Fall Selection Event held in La Jolla.
Bella Pitchford won a tightly contested match against CSUN’s Arguelles, coming back to win 1-6, 6-3, 12-10. Montana Parkinson defeated Cal State Fullerton’s Dana Kunza 6-3, 6-4 before falling in the Round of 16 to Cal Poly’s McCallum, 7-5, 6-4.
Mackenzie Lukin posted a straight-sets win over Cal State Fullerton’s Roman, 6-4, 6-1, while Rachel Gee defeated UC San Diego’s Chungwatana 6-2, 6-2. Other members of the UC Irvine roster, including Kara Chen, Lindsay Kim, Sayuri Parandian, and Maily Huynh, were defeated in their matches.
The Anteaters will continue competing in the Big West Fall Selection Event on October 3, 2026, beginning at 8 A.M.
CSB Take
The four singles wins demonstrate the competitive level and depth of the UC Irvine Anteaters women’s tennis team early in the Big West Conference season. Bella Pitchford’s comeback victory highlights her resilience under pressure, while Montana Parkinson’s advancement to the Round of 16 indicates potential for strong contributions as the season progresses. The upcoming matches at the Fall Selection Event will provide further insight into the team’s readiness and standing within the conference.
Source: Original report
