Fresno State's women's tennis team is set to face Grand Canyon in the opening round of the 2026 Mountain West Championship on April 22. The Bulldogs, seeded No. 12, will look to end an eight-match losing streak against the fifth-seeded Lopes. This marks Fresno's final participation in the MWC since joining in 2014, with the team previously winning the championship twice. Eliza Dunbar leads the squad with 13 wins this season, while newcomer Louna Cormier has made a notable impact in her freshman year.

By the Numbers
  • Fresno State has an overall record of 8-15 and a conference record of 1-10.
  • Grand Canyon holds a 13-11 record with 6 conference wins.
State of Play
  • The match against Grand Canyon will be Fresno State's fourth meeting; they have won once before (2025).
  • Head coach Denise Dy has a 1-4 all-time championship record.
What's Next

A win against Grand Canyon would advance Fresno State to a quarterfinal match against No. 4 Air Force. Progressing further could lead to a face-off with the winner of the San Diego State vs. Wyoming/New Mexico matchup.

Bottom Line

Fresno State aims to turn around its recent losing streak while seeking its first win of the tournament in its final MWC appearance. Success in the opening round is crucial for the Bulldogs to build momentum and chase the championship title once again.