The Saint Mary’s College of California Gaels women’s tennis team concluded the Saint Mary’s Fall Invitational on October 30, 2026, in Moraga, California, with a strong performance featuring six singles wins and two doubles victories. The three-day event saw the Gaels face competitors from UC Davis and Fresno State.
On Friday, Sydney Wilson secured a narrow straight-sets victory over UC Davis’ Isabella Bringas, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), while Mahi Khore defeated Fresno State’s Milena Maiorova 6-4, 6-4. Saturday’s matches included Elif Tuana Gunal’s 6-4, 6-1 win against Maiorova and Mina Koloski’s 6-?, 6-2 victory over Bringas. In doubles, Khore and Koloski combined to defeat UC Davis’ Elim Yan and Ramey Yu, 6-2.
Sunday concluded with Koloski beating UC Davis’ Lyla van Loben Sels 6-3, 6-4 and Wilson completing a three-set comeback against Penelope Wong, 3-6, 6-1, 7-5. Khore and Koloski also earned their second doubles win by defeating UC Davis’ Bringas and Aileena Hu 7-5.
Looking ahead, Saint Mary’s prepares for the ITA West Sectional Championship commencing November 5 in Los Angeles, with Sofia Daryaie, Priya Nelson and Stella Remander having qualified for the event following strong regional performances.
CSB Take
The Saint Mary’s Gaels women’s tennis team displayed impressive depth and consistency during the Fall Invitational, with Sydney Wilson and Mina Koloski emerging as pivotal performers through multiple singles and doubles victories. Their success highlights the team’s preparedness as they advance to the more competitive ITA West Sectionals. The combination of strong individual resilience and effective doubles partnerships poises the Gaels for continued success in the postseason.
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