SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The Dominican University of California women's tennis team trailed early and eventually tied the match 4-4 but ultimately fell 5-4 to Cal Lutheran on Saturday afternoon.

Dominican's lone doubles win came at the top spot from Chloe Vicari and Kelly Zwicker. The duo recorded an 8-4 victory but the Penguins trailed 2-1 early.

Rickimae Torres continued her strong singles play with a 6-1, 6-0 victory and Gianna Cupo picked up the No. 2 singles win with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Solveig Karlsen earned a closely contested 7-6 (10-5), 6-3 victory at No. 5 singles.

Dominican hosts Dixie State on Sunday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. in an important regional matchup.

Singles competition
1. Rickimae Torres (DUC) def. Mallory Kenny (CLU) 6-1, 6-0
2. Gianna Cupo (DUC) def. Rebecca Gold (CLU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Emily Werman (CLU) def. Chloe Vicari (DUC) 7-5, 3-6, 6-2
4. Sarah Baker (CLU) def. Kelly Zwicker (DUC) 6-2, 6-4
5. Solveig Karlsen (DUC) def. Annette Sousa (CLU) 7-6 (10-5), 6-3
6. Shelby Kubota (CLU) def. Mackenzie Flanagan (DUC) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Chloe Vicari/Kelly Zwicker (DUC) def. Mallory Kenny/Shelby Kubota (CLU) 8-4
2. Emily Werman/Annette Sousa (CLU) def. Solveig Karlsen/Gianna Cupo (DUC) 8-3
3. Rebecca Gold/Sarah Baker (CLU) def. Rickimae Torres/Mackenzie Flanagan (DUC) 8-6