Davis, Calif. – The Santa Clara women's tennis team defeated No. 56 UC Davis 5-2 today, marking the first Bronco victory over a current nationally ranked team during head coach Ben Cabell's tenure. The Broncos are 14-4 overall and 4-2 in WCC entering their last regular season match vs. USF tomorrow at 12 noon.

"I'm really proud of how the girls played today, and so happy that all our hard work throughout the season is paying off," said Cabell.

The Broncos conceded the doubles point, but won all save one singles match to secure the 5-2 victory. "We played really well toward the end of sets, and our ability to execute down the line really contributed to our success today."

The Broncos play tomorrow, Sunday April 17, at 12:00 p.m. on Santa Clara's Degheri Courts. Any fans wearing Bronco or Ruff Rider gear get free pizza!

SCU vs. SMC Singles Results

(SCU) #115 Katie Le defeated (UCD) Megan Heneghan 6-7 (4) 6-3 4-3 (5)

(SCU) Kelly Lamble defeated (UCD) Dahra Zamudio 6-4 7-6 (3)

(SCU) Alex Zaniewski defeated (UCD) Ellie Edles 7-6 (3) 6-2

(SCU) Kacie Wagner defeated (UCD) Nicole Koehly  7-5 7-6

(UCD) Lauren Curry defeated (SCU) Maggie McGeorge  6-2 6-3

(SCU) Jessica Agra defeated (UCD) Melissa Kobayakawa 6-2 6-3

SCU vs. SMC Doubles Results

(UCD) Kelly Chui/ Megan Heneghan defeated (SCU) #74 Katie Le/ Jessica Agra 8-5

(SCU) Kelly Lamble/ Maggie McGeorge defeated (UCD) Nicole Koehly/ Sidney Brady 8-2

(UCD) Dahra Zamudio/ Lauren Curry defeated (SCU) Alex Zaniewski/ Kacie Wagner 8-6

Go Broncos!

Kelsey Houlihan '11