ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. – The UC Irvine Anteaters women’s tennis team showcased strong performances in singles and doubles as they wrapped up competition at the JKC Dennis Rizza Tournament on November 1, 2026.
The Anteaters faced Cal Poly and Loyola Marymount in various singles and doubles matches throughout the day. Maily Huynh was a standout competitor, defeating Cal Poly’s Tia Bonita 6-4, 6-2 and partnering with Montana Parkinson Lubold to secure a doubles victory over the same team. Amy Leather from Cal Poly defeated UCSB’s Bella Pitchford in a three-set match, while Candela Aparisi also earned a singles victory over Montana Parkinson.
Against Loyola Marymount, Bella Pitchford won her singles match decisively, 6-2, 6-1, and Kara Chen also triumphed in a closely contested singles match, 6-1, 3-6, 10-4. UC Irvine’s doubles pairings were successful as Pitchford and Chen defeated their Loyola Marymount opponents in a tight 7-6(2) match. Additionally, Huynh and Parkinson took a commanding 6-1 doubles win over Loyola Marymount competitors.
Some matches were particularly competitive, including a three-set duel where Ilana Toro of Loyola Marymount defeated Maily Huynh 7-6, 10-8, 6-3. The tournament highlighted several key contributions from UC Irvine’s players as they prepare for their next event at Cal State Northridge on November 6, 2026.
CSB Take
The UC Irvine Anteaters women’s tennis team demonstrated depth and versatility at the JKC Dennis Rizza Tournament with multiple singles and doubles victories. Key players like Maily Huynh and Bella Pitchford showed they can compete strongly against quality opponents in both formats. These performances serve as a positive momentum builder as the Anteaters head toward their next competition, where maintaining consistency and closing out close matches could dictate their success this season.
Source: Original report
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