from #5 slot on the 4th place team last spring to winning the Big West. huge huge achievement at that level.

for perspective, it's a bit like Colin Slater after his frosh year becoming Big West POY ....only in 6 months, not over 4 years. granted it's tennis, and one tourney, but a 64 player draw

beats 3 seeded players, wins FIVE of the matches in 3 sets. that's some grit! it's early just a big start for this new era

https://longbeachstate.com/news/2025/10/5/womens-tennis-pamela-badillo-claims-big-west-fall-tournament-singles-championship-in-strong-start-to-season