Courtesy of UC Irvine Athletics Media Relations

The Anteaters' historic season came to a close Sunday afternoon at Marks Stadium as the fifth-ranked Trojans of USC dropped UCI for the third time this season, 4-0, in the NCAA Second Round matchup.

USC (23-2) dispatched the 'Eaters in doubles surrendering just five points in a sweep to earn the doubles point.

UC Irvine (23-5) remained resilient in singles nearly taking a few sets. Senior Kristina Smith staved off elimination in the second set with a late rally as she trailed 5-4 when the match ended.

Sarah Gong played very well against the Trojans just missing a first-set win, 7-5, and leading 3-2 in the second set as the match ended. Ali Facey also hung tough falling 7-5, 6-4 before relinquishing the clinching point.

The 'Eaters' season concludes at 23-5, the most wins in program history, and the five losses tie for the lowest total with the 2007 squad.

No. 5 USC (4), No. 32 UC Irvine (0)
NCAA Second Round • Los Angeles, Calif.
Marks Stadium • USC

Doubles

1. #2 Christian/Santamaria (USC) def. #83 Goettsching/Smith (UCI) – 8-3
2. Olmos/Scandalis (USC) def. A. Facey/Schweyer (UCI) – 8-0
3. Mamiit/Stadfelt (UCI) vs. Lao/Yates (USC) – 2-7 (unf.)

Order of finish: 2, 1

Singles

1. #85 Kristina Smith vs. #2 Sabrina Santamaria (USC) – 5-7, 4-5
2. #9 Danielle Lao (USC) def. Marivick Mamiit (UCI) – 6-2, 6-0
3. #27 Zoe Scandalis (USC) def. Franziska Goettsching (UCI) – 6-1, 6-1
4. Sarah Gong (UCI) vs. Giuliana Olmos (USC) – 5-7, 3-2 (unf.)
5. Kaitlyn Christian (USC) def. Ali Facey (UCI) – 7-5, 6-4
6. Sarah Stadfelt (UCI) vs. Ellie Yates (USC) – 1-6, 3-5

Order of finish: 3, 2, 5