2025-26 Women's Tennis News
VIDEO: Caitlin Blessel Interview, 2025
January 14, 2026
Penn State Altoona women's tennis junior Caitlin Blessel sat down with our Jake Irwin to discuss her experience as a member of the tennis team, her experience at Penn State Altoona, and a unique research project she's involved in.
Fall Sport Athletes Earn Spots on AMCC Sportsmanship Team
December 04, 2025
LATROBE, Pa. – Each of Penn State Altoona’s seven fall sports was represented on the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Donna Ledwin Fall All-Sportsmanship Team, which was announced on Thursday morning.
Colaianni Voted Co-Player of the Year; Four Lions Picked to All-AMCC Team
October 22, 2025
LATROBE, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s tennis junior Lexi Colaianni (Pittsburgh, PA/Kiski Area) was voted the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s co-Player of the Year and a total of four Lions picked up all-conference status, as the league announced its postseason awards for women’s tennis on Wednesday morning.
Women’s Tennis Falls to Behrend in AMCC Title Match
October 19, 2025
ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team saw its fall season end with a loss on Sunday afternoon, when the No. 2-seeded Lions were defeated 4-1 by No. 1 seed Penn State Behrend in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship at Westwood Racquet Club.
Lions Cruise Past Bobcats for AMCC Semifinal Win
October 18, 2025
ERIE, Pa. – The No. 2 seed Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team rolled to a 4-0 victory over No. 3 seed Pitt-Greensburg on Saturday evening in an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament semifinal-round match at Westwood Racquet Club.
Women's Tennis Wins in Final Regular Season Game
October 14, 2025
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team returned home to face Juniata for their final regular season game of the season. Penn State Altoona would end the regular season on a positive note, winning 5-2.
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Rachel Stricek
October 10, 2025
Here is the latest edition of our student-athlete spotlight series! Learn more about women's tennis senior Rachel Stricek and her experience at Penn State Altoona.
Women's Tennis Sets Program Record with Win
October 10, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team traveled to face Penn State Harrisburg in their penultimate game of the fall season. Penn State Altoona would leave Pennsylvania’s capital with a 7-0 win.
Morgan Selected for AMCC Player of the Week
October 06, 2025
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. - Penn State Altoona sophomore Abigail Morgan (Orrville, OH/Orrville) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week for women’s tennis on Monday afternoon.
Lions Beat Bobcats 5-2
October 05, 2025
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team returned home to the Adler Tennis Courts this Sunday afternoon to face Pitt Greensburg. After solid performances from the team, the Lions would beat the Bobcats 5-2.
Women's Tennis Bests Wildcats 6-1
October 03, 2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team traveled to face non-conference opponent Penn College today, where they beat the Wildcats 6-1.
Stricek Earns AMCC Player of the Week Nod
September 29, 2025
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. - Penn State Altoona senior Rachel Stricek (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week for women’s tennis Monday afternoon.
Women’s Tennis Finishes Weekend with 5-2 Win at LHU
September 28, 2025
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team finished its busy weekend with another victory, defeating Division II opponent Lock Haven University 5-2 on the road Sunday in the Lions’ third match of the weekend.
Lions Defeat Geneva 5-2 on Senior Day
September 27, 2025
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team celebrated senior Rachel Stricek (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions posted a 5-2 victory over visiting non-conference opponent Geneva College at the Adler Tennis Courts.
Women's Tennis Wins 6-1 Against Redhawks
September 26, 2025
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team played indoors at the Gorilla House Gym, where they beat the Redhawks 6-1.
VIDEO: Penn State Altoona Women's Tennis 2025 Season Preview
September 25, 2025
Head coach Mark Sapita talks about the Penn State Altoona women's tennis team's 2025 season with Jake Irwin.