LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach State continued its upward trajectory Sunday with a dominant 6-1 victory over Santa Clara at Rhodes Tennis Center. The win pushes the Beach to 4-4 overall and marks its second consecutive triumph, evening its record after a competitive start to the spring campaign.<\/p>\n
The Beach wasted little time establishing control, securing the doubles point with authority.<\/p>\n
On Court 1, Cecilia Costa<\/a> and Paulina Franco delivered a sharp 6-1 win, dictating play from the outset with aggressive net pressure and clean ball striking.<\/p>\n Pamela Badillo<\/a> and Thea Jagare<\/a> followed on Court 3 with a 6-2 victory, executing consistently in extended rallies and closing out games with disciplined serving. With two courts secured, the doubles point was clinched before Court 2, where Long Beach State held a 5-2 lead, could finish.<\/p>\n The early 1-0 advantage provided clear momentum heading into singles play.<\/p>\n Long Beach State captured five of six singles matches, showcasing balance and depth across the lineup.<\/p>\n Cecilia Costa<\/a> turned in the most decisive performance of the afternoon, earning a 6-0, 6-0 shutout at No. 3 singles. Her precision from the baseline and relentless pace gave her opponent little opportunity to respond.<\/p>\n At No. 2 singles, Thea Jagare<\/a> posted a commanding 6-3, 6-0 victory, controlling the tempo and capitalizing on short balls to keep pressure constant.<\/p>\n