It was announced earlier today that the University of Redlands women’s tennis program advances onto the NCAA Championships as the second-place team from the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC).  The Bulldogs enjoy a first-round bye at the six-team regional hosted by Pomona-Pitzer Colleges.

On Friday, May 2, UC Santa Cruz (6-1) and Linfield College (18-5; OR) face off in one match, with the winner taking on the Bulldogs (14-5) on Saturday, May 4.  Chapman University (11-3) and the University of Texas, Tyler (17-3) battle it out in Friday’s second match, with the winner facing Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday.  On Sunday, May 4, the winners of Saturday’s matches will compete for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Earlier this year, Redlands defeated Chapman University by a score of 7-2.  The Bulldogs earned split results against Pomona-Pitzer Colleges, defeating the Sagehens, 7-2, on March 29 before falling to them, 1-8, on April 18.

The NCAA Team Championships continue on May 13-15 at Gustavus Adolphus College (MN).

For a complete bracket, please log onto the NCAA web site.