We knew Santa Cruz was going to be tough. However, having ended the match 2-7, Mills faired better against Santa Cruz than they have in the past. While the team lost, both Benedict and Kim won their matches. Although Kim injured herself during warm up, she still managed to pull out a win after a three-set tie breaker. The tennis team will spend the weekend in Los Angeles where they will have matches against Occidental College, La Verne University and Whittier College.
Players are mixed about their expectations for the trip.
We want to make sure we have a full lineup and that we focus on our individual goals. So we're doing extra running and extra footwork. We don't have to depend on just one player. We've improved greatly with the quality of our players. We also have experience under our belts.