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Women's Tennis

Lions Bring Momentum Into WCC Championship Play


LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The LMU Lions women's tennis team is set to compete in the West Coast Conference Women's Tennis Championship, held April 23-25 at Green Valley Country Club. The three-day tournament will feature the conference's top six teams battling for the WCC title.

Entering the tournament as the No. 4 seed, LMU opens play on Thursday, April 23 at 3:00 PM against the No. 5 seed, Portland in the opening round. The Lions head into postseason play with an 11-9 overall record and a strong 6-3 mark in WCC competition, positioning themselves as a dangerous contender in the bracket.

LMU's success this season has been evident from the start, as the Lions spent four consecutive weeks ranked in the ITA Top 75. The team reached as high as No. 50 in the nation on Feb. 19, followed by rankings of No. 53 (Feb. 24), No. 74 (March 3), and No. 65 (March 10). That early-season national recognition highlighted the strength and depth of this year's squad against a competitive nonconference slate.

Individually, the Lions have also earned significant recognition throughout the season, collecting multiple weekly conference honors. Kim-Michaela Zahraj was named WCC Singles Player of the Week on Feb. 10, alongside Helene Schnack earning WCC Freshman Player of the Week honors the same week. Lidia Gonzalez followed with Singles Player of the Week recognition on Feb. 17, while Sofia Perovani was named Freshman Player of the Week.

LMU continued to shine as the season progressed, with Gonzalez teaming up with Camilia Samel-Druz to earn WCC Doubles Pair of the Week honors on March 31. Schnack added to her standout freshman campaign with two more Freshman Player of the Week selections on March 31 and April 7, giving her three total honors this season.

The WCC Championship follows a single-elimination format, placing added importance on every match. A win in Thursday's opener would send LMU into the semifinals on Friday, with a spot in Saturday's championship match on the line.

Throughout the season, the Lions have demonstrated depth across both singles and doubles play, with key contributors stepping up in pivotal moments. That consistency will be critical as LMU faces a competitive conference field that includes nationally recognized programs and familiar WCC opponents.

With the stakes at their highest, the Lions will aim to carry their strong body of work into Fairfield and position themselves for a championship run.
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Players Mentioned

Camilia Samel-Druz

Camilia Samel-Druz

Sophomore
Kim-Michaela Zahraj

Kim-Michaela Zahraj

5' 5"
Graduate Student
Lidia Gonzalez

Lidia Gonzalez

Graduate Student
Sofia Perovani

Sofia Perovani

Freshman
Colegio Saber
Helene Schnack

Helene Schnack

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Camilia Samel-Druz

Camilia Samel-Druz

Sophomore
Kim-Michaela Zahraj

Kim-Michaela Zahraj

5' 5"
Graduate Student
Lidia Gonzalez

Lidia Gonzalez

Graduate Student
Sofia Perovani

Sofia Perovani

Freshman
Colegio Saber
Helene Schnack

Helene Schnack

Freshman