The Penn State Abington women's tennis team posted a 9-0 victory over Bryn Athyn College this afternoon.
The Lady Lions, who dropped just one set, are now 5-2 on the season while Bryn Athyn dropped its first match of the season.
Abington began play by taking all three doubles courts.
Stephanie Mockus and
Adela Ulitsky won by an 8-4 score at No. 1 doubles while juniors
Jenny Abraham and
Lauren Hetzel won by an 8-0 margin at No. 2 doubles.
Lori Philips and
Kimberly Ochester closed out the third spot with an 8-0 decision.
In singles play, the Lady Lions continued to roll.
Mockus needed the tie breaker to clinch the 3-6, 7-5, 10-5 decision for the team point.
Hetzel won 6-0, 7-6 at No. 2 while Abraham was victorious by a 6-0, 6-1 score at No. 3 singles.
Phillips swept her opponent with a 6-0, 6-0 decision as Orchester nearly followed suit but won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 5.
Olga Popili completed the sweep with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 6 singles.
Abington will return to action on March 24th on the road as it takes on Arcadia University for the 12 p.m. match time.
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Singles competition |
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1. Stephanie Mockus (PSAW1112) def. Beth Earle (BACWT12) 3-6, 7-5, 10-5 |
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2. Lauren Hetzel (PSAW1112) def. Kateryna Grafska (BACWT12) 6-0, 7-6 (7-5) |
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3. Jenny Abraham (PSAW1112) def. Holly Adams (BACWT12) 6-0, 6-1 |
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4. Lori Phillips (PSAW1112) def. Megan Reinprecht (BACWT12) 6-0, 6-0 |
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5. Kimberly Ochester (PSAW1112) def. Katrina Hughes (BACWT12) 6-0, 6-1 |
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6. Olga Popili (PSAW1112) def. Palesa Mphatse (BACWT12) 6-0, 6-0 |
NEAC members Keuka, Lancaster Bible, Penn State Abington, Penn State Berks and Penn State Harrisburg will play as associate members of the NAC in a West Division. The East Division will consist of NAC members Castleton, Colby-Sawyer, Green Mountain, Johnson State, Lyndon State and Thomas.
