Penn State Abington women's tennis achieved its first United East Conference victory of the season by defeating Notre Dame of Maryland University, 7-0. The match took place at the PSA Tennis Courts in Abington, Pa. Abington dominated in both doubles and singles play, with significant contributions from senior Soniyah Youngblood and freshman Alyssa Thompson, who both won their matches with 6-0, 6-0 scores. With this win, Abington improved to a 2-9 overall record and 1-4 in conference play while Notre Dame falls to 0-4, without a league victory.

By the Numbers
  • Abington achieved 7 wins against Notre Dame鈥檚 0.
  • Both Youngblood and Thompson secured their singles matches with identical 6-0, 6-0 scores.
  • Abington's doubles teams won all their matches, with first and second doubles winning 6-1.
State of Play
  • Abington's overall record now stands at 2-9, with a 1-4 conference record.
  • Notre Dame remains winless in the UEC with a record of 0-4.
What's Next

Abington will face Cedar Crest College on April 8 in another UEC matchup, looking to build on this victory and improve its league standing.

Bottom Line

Abington's decisive win serves as a much-needed morale boost, with players showcasing strong individual performances, setting a promising tone for their upcoming matches in the season.