The No. 44 Notre Dame women's tennis team experienced a challenging road trip, suffering a 4-1 defeat against No. 15 Clemson followed by a 4-0 loss to No. 61 Georgia Tech. The Irish now hold a 12-4 overall record and are 2-3 in ACC play. Gabriella Rawles and Rylie Hanford stood out by winning both their doubles matches, improving their spring record to 9-2. Jessica Kovalcik, undefeated in her first 10 matches, faced a tough battle against a ranked opponent that ultimately went unfinished. The team's struggles highlight the need for improvement as they navigate a competitive conference schedule.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame has a record of 12-4 this spring and 2-3 in ACC matches.
  • Gabriella Rawles and Rylie Hanford improved their spring doubles record to 9-2.
State of Play
  • The Irish have lost two consecutive matches for the first time this season.
  • Rawles and Hanford's doubles pairing remains a bright spot amid the team's struggles.
What's Next

Notre Dame will need to regroup and focus on upcoming matches to overcome their recent losses and improve their standing in the ACC. Continued development in singles play, especially for Kovalcik and Matsuno, will be crucial.

Bottom Line

The Fighting Irish must address their recent performance issues swiftly to remain competitive in the ACC, with particular emphasis on garnering wins in singles play moving forward.