The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team continues its strong postseason run, advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship after a thrilling 4-3 victory over fifth-ranked Johns Hopkins University on May 10. This marks the eighth time in program history that the Tartans have reached this stage and their first since 2023. After falling behind, Carnegie Mellon rallied to secure the win, improving their season record to 19-7 while ending Johns Hopkins' season at 13-7.
Earlier in the tournament, the Tartans opened with a convincing 4-0 win against St. Mary's College of Maryland on May 8, showcasing their dominance right from the start. They followed this with a 4-1 victory over 15th-ranked Case Western Reserve University on May 9, demonstrating their resilience and skill against a familiar UAA rival. With these wins, Carnegie Mellon moved to 18-7 before their quarterfinal match.
In addition to the team success, freshmen Ika Kanumuri and Jane Wong have been selected to compete in the NCAA Division III Women's Individual Championships, set to take place from May 22-26 at the Champions Tennis Club in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Both players will represent Carnegie Mellon in the singles bracket, adding another layer of excitement to the program's strong showing this season.