Long Beach State University women’s tennis concluded its fall season on November 8, 2026, at the CSUN Fall Tournament in Northridge, California. The team finished with a solid overall singles record of 5-4 across the event spanning three days.
Daria Malaescu delivered a dominant performance in her singles match against the CSUN Matadors, securing a 6-1, 6-1 victory that highlighted the final day of competition. Teammates Sonia Van San and Makaila Cheng also contested tightly fought singles matches against CSUN, each extending their matches to three sets before ultimately falling. Cheng lost 7-5, 2-6, 7-5, while Van San fell 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
In doubles, Malaescu paired with Van San but were defeated 6-3 by the CSUN duo. Over the course of the tournament, Long Beach State competed against Youngstown State, UC Irvine, Pacific, and CSUN, compiling a 1-3 doubles record.
The Long Beach State women’s tennis team now shifts focus to the Long Beach State Tennis Winter Invite scheduled for January 15, 2027.
CSB Take
Long Beach State women’s tennis demonstrated perseverance and competitive spirit throughout the CSUN Fall Tournament. Daria Malaescu’s commanding singles win provided a strong finish to an overall positive singles performance, reflecting well on the team’s development this fall. While doubles results were less favorable, the experience gained against varied opponents lays a solid foundation for the team’s preparation heading into the winter season and upcoming competitions.
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