2019-20 Women's Tennis News

Penn State Altoona Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony
Penn State Altoona Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony

May 07, 2020

Virtual presentation of the Penn State Altoona 2019-20 Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony

AMCC Announces 2019 Fall All-Sportsmanship Team
AMCC Announces 2019 Fall All-Sportsmanship Team

November 26, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference released its 2019 Fall All-Sportsmanship Team on Tuesday morning, and it includes five Penn State Altoona student-athletes.

Acker, Girol Selected to All-Conference Women’s Tennis Team
Acker, Girol Selected to All-Conference Women’s Tennis Team

October 22, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis senior Victoria Acker (Cresson, PA/Penn Cambria) and junior Sophia Girol (South Park, PA/South Park) have been voted to the All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference team, which was announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Women’s Tennis Eliminated from AMCC Tournament
Women’s Tennis Eliminated from AMCC Tournament

October 19, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – The No. 6 seed Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team’s postseason run came to an end on Saturday evening, when the Lady Lions were defeated 5-3 by No. 2 Medaille College in the semifinal round of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament at Westwood Racquet Club.

Women’s Tennis Edges Mount Aloysius 5-4 in AMCC Tournament Opener
Women’s Tennis Edges Mount Aloysius 5-4 in AMCC Tournament Opener

October 12, 2019

EBENSBURG, Pa. – No. 6 seed Penn State Altoona women’s tennis pulled out a tight win in its first round Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament match on Saturday afternoon, defeating No. 3 seed Mount Aloysius College 5-4 at the Ebensburg Tennis Center.

Girol Selected AMCC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
Girol Selected AMCC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

October 07, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona junior Sophia Girol (South Park, PA/South Park) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in women’s tennis on Monday.

Lady Lions Close Out Regular Season With 8-1 Win
Lady Lions Close Out Regular Season With 8-1 Win

October 06, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis wrapped up its regular season schedule on Sunday afternoon with an 8-1 win over Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg at The Summit Tennis and Athletic Club.

Women’s Tennis Drops Match at Pitt-Bradford
Women’s Tennis Drops Match at Pitt-Bradford

October 05, 2019

BRADFORD, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis suffered a 6-3 defeat at the hands of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Saturday afternoon at the Kessel Athletic Complex.

Penn State Altoona Women's Tennis vs. La Roche, 10-1-19
Penn State Altoona Women's Tennis vs. La Roche, 10-1-19

October 02, 2019

Video clips of Penn State Altoona women's tennis vs. La Roche University on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Adler Tennis Courts.

Photo: Junior Sophia Girol connects with the ball during her doubles match on Tuesday against La Roche.
Lady Lions Tennis Cruises Past La Roche 6-3

October 01, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis picked up its third Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference win of the season on Tuesday afternoon, when the Lady Lions posted a 6-3 victory over La Roche University at the Adler Tennis Courts.

Penn State Altoona Women's Tennis vs. St. Vincent, 9-28-19
Penn State Altoona Women's Tennis vs. St. Vincent, 9-28-19

September 30, 2019

Video clips of Penn State Altoona women's tennis vs. Saint Vincent College on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Adler Tennis Courts.

Women’s Tennis Fends Off Yellow Jackets
Women’s Tennis Fends Off Yellow Jackets

September 29, 2019

WAYNESBURG, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team finished its September schedule on a winning note, defeating Waynesburg University 5-4 on Sunday afternoon.

Photo: Freshman Alivia Serentia goes to the forehand during her singles match on Saturday afternoon against St. Vincent.
Women’s Tennis Drops Match to Saint Vincent

September 28, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis was handed a 7-2 loss by non-conference opponent Saint Vincent College on Saturday afternoon at the Adler Tennis Courts.

Photo: Sophia Girol (left) and Victoria Acker (right) compete in their No. 2 doubles match on Tuesday against Juniata.
Eagles Soar Past Lady Lions 6-3

September 24, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis had its two-match win streak halted on Tuesday evening, when Juniata College grabbed a 6-3 victory over the Lady Lions.

Photo (by Omer Sanchez): Katie Kruza (left) and Grace Butz (right) compete in No. 3 doubles on Friday against Penn State Behrend.
Women’s Tennis Beats Behrend 8-1

September 20, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis earned its second Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference victory of the season on Friday, when the Lady Lions battled to an 8-1 win over conference foe Penn State Behrend at the Adler Tennis Courts.

Women’s Tennis Snaps Skid, Beats Division II Frostburg 4-3
Women’s Tennis Snaps Skid, Beats Division II Frostburg 4-3

September 18, 2019

FROSTBURG, Md. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis ended its three-match losing streak on Wednesday night, when the Lady Lions posted a 5-4 win over Division II opponent Frostburg State University.