UC Irvine Giving Day

Support of UC Irvine Women’s Tennis directly enhances our student-athlete experience and strengthens our program. Donor gifts help improve travel conditions, upgrade training equipment, and expand scholarship opportunities that are vital to preparation, safety, and performance. By investing in these key areas, supporters help our student-athletes focus on growth, competition, and academic achievement.

Together We Zot - Women's Tennis

As a result of the landmark settlement in the NCAA vs. House case, NCAA D1 institutions are entering a new era and now provide financial assistance to student-athletes as part of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) activities.

That's where Together We Zot comes in. The Together We Zot Fund is managed through the UC Irvine Foundation and is a 501(c)(3) organization.

This initiative is a bold step forward. It's not just a donation — it's a targeted investment in the success of our student-athletes and the long-term strength of UC Irvine Athletics.

The Together We Zot - Women's Tennis fund is exclusively dedicated to providing scholarships, room and board stipends, summer school, institutional licensing (NIL) directly to student-athletes, and Alston awards, ensuring UC Irvine stays at the forefront of innovation and impact in college sports.

Together We Zot is about more than just funding. It's a commitment to:

• Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
• Maximizing each student-athlete's potential
• Keeping UC Irvine Athletics nationally competitive
• Providing transformational support as rules evolve

Women’s Tennis History of Success

UC Irvine Women’s Tennis has built a proud history of success marked by consistent excellence at both the conference and national levels. The program has earned three team NCAA Tournament appearances and four individual singles NCAA berths, while prodUC Irvineng two All-Americans who helped elevate the Anteaters onto the national stage. Within the Big West, UC Irvine Women’s Tennis has captured two conference titles, a Big West Tournament Championship, and celebrated four Big West Player of the Year honorees, underscoring a tradition of competitive achievement.

That legacy continues in the modern era, highlighted by sustained progress and on-court results. During the 2024–25 season, Women’s Tennis posted double-digit wins for the second consecutive year, signaling continued momentum within the program. Individually, Kayla Meraz (singles) along with Carolyna Fowler and Yen Nhi Huynh (doubles) earned All-Big West Second Team honors, reflecting the depth and talent that continue to define UC Irvine Women’s Tennis.