KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i—No. 9 nationally ranked UC San Diego took two of three doubles matches, waited through a long rain delay, and then captured five of six singles matches to take a 7-2 win over Hawai`i Hilo on Friday night at the Holua Tennis Center.

Earlier today, the Vulcans opened the 2018 season with a 9-0 victory over Chaminade. They are now 1-1 on the season, while the Tritons improved to 2-3.

Host UH Hilo picked up wins at No. 2 singles and No. 3 doubles. Devanshi Bhimjiyani picked up her second singles win of the day with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Becky Chou. On the third court in doubles, Sara Marin and Irena Le edged UCSD's Chloe Wight and Nousha Nowamooz, 8-6.

But it was all Tritons the rest of match—one that began in the daylight and finished under the lights. Ashley Chao tripped up No. 38 ranked Daniela Sanz, 6-3, 6-2 on court one, as all the Triton victories came in straight sets. UCSD is ranked No. 3 in the NCAA Division II West Region.

After two matches today, the Vulcans will take Saturday off before hosting Chaminade again on Sunday (9 a.m.) at the Holua Tennis Center.

#9 UC SAN DIEGO 7, UH HILO 2
Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, Holua Tennis Center, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Singles

1. Ashley Chao (UCSD) def. #38 Daniela Sanz (UHH), 6-3, 6-2.
2. Devanshi Bhimjiyani (UHH) def. Becky Chou (UCSD), 6-0, 6-1.
3. Alexandra Weil (UCSD) def. Marina Colvee (UHH), 6-2, 6-0.
4. Jasmine Hosseini (UCSD) def. Sara Marin (UHH), 6-1, 6-0.
5. #40 Valeria Corral (UCSD) def. Carmelle Joyner (UHH), 6-0, 6-0.
6. Jessica Cramer (UCSD) def. Irena Le (UHH), 6-4, 6-2.

Doubles

1. Chao\Chou (UCSD) def. Sanz\Bhimjiyani (UHH), 8-4.
2. Weil\Madison Hale (UCSD) def. Colvee]\Joyner (UHH), 8-0
3. Marin\Le (UHH) def. Chloe Wight\Nousha Nowamooz (UCSD), 8-6.

Season Records: UH Hilo 1-1, UC San Diego 2-3.