SURPRISE, Ariz. – Stan State women's tennis dropped a 4-1 decision to No. 39 Menlo on Thursday afternoon in PacWest Championships consolation play at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Club.

The Warriors opened the match with momentum in doubles, as Emma Yu and Abbigail Mulick delivered a dominant 6-0 win at No. 1. Menlo responded by taking the remaining two doubles courts to secure the point and an early advantage.

In singles, Yu continued her strong play at the top of the lineup, earning Stan State's lone point with a 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 1. Her performance capped another consistent showing against top competition throughout the season.

Elsewhere, the Warriors found themselves in several competitive positions. Katrine Damkjær battled into a third set at No. 3, while Emi Mikami also pushed her match deep, extending rallies and forcing long points. Despite those efforts, Menlo was able to close out the remaining courts to secure the dual.

The match marked another competitive outing for a Stan State team that has consistently shown the ability to battle across the lineup, particularly in extended matches and tight sets.

Up Next

Stan State will conclude its 2026 season on Friday, April 17, facing Dominican in the seventh-place match at 1:00 p.m. in Surprise.

Dominican enters the matchup following a 4-0 loss to Biola in PacWest Championships play. The Penguins will look to respond after being swept, setting up a matchup between two teams aiming to close out the tournament on a strong note.

The contest marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with each side earning a win in earlier matches. Friday's matchup will serve as the deciding dual, with seventh place on the line.