The Gonzaga women's tennis team battled it out against Portland, staying neck to neck, before falling short 4-3.

The Zags started off with a strong lead in taking the doubles point. Back on court one is Emily Robertson and Ella Nielsen, who swept the court in a 6-2 victory. Rose Hayes and Sveva Zerpelloni also took charge with a 6-4 victory over Portland.

Senior Brooke Bittner kept the momentum up, adding another point for the Zags in singles, with a 6-3 lead in the first set, before capturing the win 6-0. Elizabeth Tindera also showcased a strong lead on court five, winning 6-2 and 6-4.

Gonzaga lost the momentum in singles in a close matchup. Emily Robertson fell short to her opponent Alaia Rubio Perez, 6-1 and 6-2. Senior Diana Yanotovskaya battled through two sets before dropping to Portland, 6-2 and 6-3. Sveva Zerpelloni couldn't find traction against Nadine Arbraizar Martinez, in a 6-3 loss for both sets. Senior Rose Hayes pushed her opponent in a tight singles match, losing the first set 6-3. Hayes claimed the second set in a tiebreaker 7-6, before falling short in the last set 6-2.

The Zags will close out their last home game tomorrow against Seattle U. The match will begin around 1 pm.

Doubles

1. Ella Nielsen / Emily Robertson (GU) def. Maria Galatescu / Alaia Rubio Perez (PORT) 6–2

2. Rose Hayes / Sveva Zerpelloni (GU) def. N Arbaizar Martinez / Dariya Radulova (PORT) 6–4

3. Elizabeth Tindera / Diana Yanotovskaya (GU) vs. Kylie Canubida / Meagan Pearson (PORT) 6–5 UF

Singles

1. Alaia Rubio Perez (PORT) def. Emily Robertson (GU) 6–1, 6–2

2. Dariya Radulova (PORT) def. Diana Yanotovskaya (GU) 6–2, 6–3

3. N Arbaizar Martinez (PORT) def. Sveva Zerpelloni (GU) 6–3, 6–3

4. Maria Galatescu (PORT) def. Rose Hayes (GU) 6–3, 7–6, 6–2

5. Elizabeth Tindera (GU) def. Meagan Pearson (PORT) 6–2, 6–4

6. Brooke Bittner (GU) def. Kylie Canubida (PORT) 6–3, 6–0