The Norfolk State women's tennis team clinched a share of the 2026 MEAC regular season championship with a 5-1 conference record, tied with Morgan State. As the No. 2 seed, they will face No. 7 seed Coppin State in the quarterfinals of the MEAC Women's Tennis Championship. Regina Urbiola leads the team with a 15-3 singles record, with a perfect 6-0 against MEAC foes. Other strong performers include Yuliya Yurkova and Yana Klimchuk, each recording 13 singles victories this season.

By the Numbers
  • Norfolk State finished the regular season with a 5-1 record in MEAC play.
  • Regina Urbiola boasts a 15-3 singles record, including 6-0 in conference matches.
  • Yuliya Yurkova and Yana Klimchuk each have 13 singles wins this season.
  • Savina Iurea has a 12-2 record at the No. 6 singles position.
State of Play
  • The Spartans will compete in the quarterfinals against Coppin State on April 23.
  • Championship match is scheduled for April 25 at 9 a.m.
What's Next

With their strong regular season performance, Norfolk State aims to secure the MEAC Championship and advance in postseason competition starting with their quarterfinal match.

Bottom Line

The Spartans are in a prime position heading into the MEAC Championship, driven by a talented roster and impressive individual performances that could lead them to capture the title.