The California women's tennis team has earned an NCAA Championship berth and will face Utah in the first round at USC. Ranked 22nd, Cal (12-7) meets 38th-ranked Utah (15-9) on Friday at 11 a.m. PT. The winner will compete against the host 12th-ranked USC in the second round. Led by NCAA Singles runner-up Berta Passola Folch and doubles star Mao Mushika, the team aims for another successful postseason after reaching the super regional in past years.

By the Numbers
  • Cal is ranked 22nd in NCAA women's tennis.
  • Utah is currently ranked 38th.
  • Cal holds an overall NCAA Championship record of 80-43.
State of Play
  • Cal is confident heading into the NCAA tournament, noting their experience at the venue.
  • Key players include Passola Folch (NCAA Singles runner-up) and Mushika (All-American).
What's Next

If victorious, Cal will face USC on Saturday for a chance to advance to the NCAA Super Regional. The team aims to replicate their successful postseason runs from previous years.

Bottom Line

Cal's mix of seasoned players and a strong teamwork dynamic positions them as a formidable force in the NCAA tournament; they are hungry for championship success.