The Norfolk State women's tennis team achieved a historic milestone, securing their first-ever victory over George Washington with a final score of 4-3. This win improves the Spartans' overall record to 13-9, while George Washington falls to 7-8. Norfolk State set the tone by sweeping all three doubles matches, which earned them the crucial opening point. Yana Klimchuk's dominating performance at singles and crucial wins by Yuliya Yurkova and Regina Urbiola solidified the team's lead, culminating in their hard-earned win.

By the Numbers
  • Norfolk State achieved their first win over George Washington after losing previously 6-1 in the 2015-16 season.
  • The Spartans swept all three doubles matches to claim the opening point.
State of Play
  • The Spartans are now 13-9 overall and have momentum going into their next match.
  • This victory marks an important turnaround in their program's history against a competitive opponent.
What's Next

Norfolk State will continue their season on April 9, facing North Carolina Central in MEAC play. The match is set to start at 2 p.m. at the Nat Warren Tennis Center, and the Spartans will look to build on this momentum.

Bottom Line

This victory not only represents a pivotal moment for the Norfolk State women's tennis program but also highlights their potential moving forward as they seek to further establish their competitiveness within the MEAC.