The Idaho women’s tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the Big Sky Conference Tournament after a first-round win over Eastern Washington, according to an April 23 announcement. The team is set for a rematch against top-seeded Sacramento State, with the match scheduled for Friday at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time in Phoenix.
This matchup holds significance as Idaho previously defeated Sacramento State last month, marking the Hornets’ only conference loss this season. During that period, a senior from Idaho earned Big Sky Player of the Week honors, demonstrating the team’s strong performance heading into postseason play.
In their opening tournament round, Idaho swept Eastern Washington and secured a place in the semifinals for the second consecutive year. The number one doubles team led with a 6-2 victory, while another pairing clinched the doubles point with a 6-3 win. This early success set an aggressive tone for the Vandals throughout their first-round match.
Sacramento State enters as conference favorites following a dominant regular season and earning an opening round bye. The Hornets are aiming for their third straight tournament title but will be seeking redemption after falling to Idaho on Senior Day—a match where Idaho rallied from losing the doubles point by capturing four out of six singles matches.
As both teams prepare for Friday’s high-stakes encounter, fans can follow updates about Vandal women’s tennis through their official social media channels.
