If you asked Peyton Dunkle as a kid whether she’d play tennis at Cal Poly, she would’ve laughed. Back then, tennis was just something she participated in, not always willingly. Dunkle enjoyed and excelled in Irish Dance, soccer, and softball, but tennis was always around. Growing up, it wasn’t about records, titles, or even college. […]
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After injury and uncertainty, Amy Leather finds her footing – and her joy – at Cal Poly
For redshirt sophomore Amy Leather, the path to becoming a key player for Cal Poly women’s tennis has been anything but straightforward. The Bath, England native’s collegiate journey has tested her resilience, challenged her perspective, and ultimately evolved her love for the game. Now forming half of Cal Poly’s formidable No. 1-2 doubles team alongside […]
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Six Cal Poly Women’s Tennis players named to All-Big West honors
The Cal Poly Women’s Tennis program matched a significant milestone as six Mustangs earned All-Big West honors following another standout season. The conference accolades, announced by the Big West on Thursday, equal the program’s highest mark previously set in 2022 and 2004. This recognition comes after Cal Poly posted a 19-5 overall record, their highest […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Tennis falls short in Big West Championship to UC Santa Barbara
The stage was set for two long-time Big West rivals looking for two things: to capture a Big West Championship and to end the other teams’ pursuit of the trophy. The Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego would be the site where dreams would come true for either No. 2 seed Cal Poly (19-5, 9-3 […]
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Romane Mosse clinches Cal Poly women’s tennis’ fifth straight Big West Finals appearance
One year ago, women’s tennis were crowned Big West Champions for the 2024 season. In 2025, the Mustangs are back and ready to defend their Big West championship title after taking down No. 3 seeded Hawai’i in the semifinal match. The journey to victory was not straightforward, as Cal Poly held a 3-2 lead with […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Tennis eyes repeat at Big West Championships
Cal Poly Women’s Tennis will officially be making its return to the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego to defend their 2024 Big West Conference Championship. Last season, the underdog No. 5-seeded Mustangs tore through the tournament, upsetting No. 1 UC Santa Barbara en route to their first Big West title since 2003. Cal Poly […]
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Cal Poly drops final match to UC Santa Barbara, fall short of Big West No. 1 seed
No. 51 Cal Poly Women’s Tennis walked into a hostile and rowdy Arnhold Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon. The bleachers and tennis garden were filled with UC Santa Barbara fans as it was the Gauchos’ senior day. The afternoon began with team and player introductions led by the legendary Wayne Bryan, all decked out in […]
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Cal Poly women’s tennis, UC Santa Barbara face off for Big West regular season title
The last time Cal Poly matched up against UC Santa Barbara a year ago on April 26, 2024, the stakes were at an all-time high. The two teams were competing for a spot in the 2024 Big West Conference Championship. The No. 5-seeded Mustangs won the match in a storybook setting, taking down the No. […]
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Dunkle breaks Cal Poly Tennis win record in Senior Day victory over UC Irvine
No. 52 Cal Poly women’s tennis (18-3, 7-1 Big West) took a 6-1 victory over UC Irvine (10-10, 1-6 Big West) in their final home match of the season. However, this match was special. Not just because it continued the team’s nine-match winning streak, or because it pushed the Mustangs to 18-3 on the year. […]
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Peyton Dunkle earns 52nd career singles win, breaks program record
With her family and friends cheering from the stands at the Ronca Tennis Center and Comerford Pavilion, Cal Poly senior Peyton Dunkle delivered a moment that thrust her into a league of her own. The Arroyo Grande native etched her name into Mustang lore Saturday, breaking the program’s 17-year-old record for career wins with a […]
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Dunkle ties program singles record as Cal Poly thumps Cal State Fullerton
Senior Peyton Dunkle tied the Cal Poly women’s tennis program record for career singles victories with 51 as No. 52 Cal Poly throttled Cal State Fullerton 6-1 in front of the home crowd at the Ronca Tennis Center on Saturday, April 12. Both teams went on a run in last year’s conference tournament, ending with […]