Penn College’s women’s tennis team lost 6-1 to Penn State Altoona in a nonconference match on April 17. The match took place in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with Penn College now holding a 6-10 overall record and Penn State Altoona improving to 16-4.
The result is notable as it reflects the ongoing competition for the Wildcats during their season. The loss comes as part of their schedule leading up to conference play.
Penn State Altoona secured five of six singles matches and two out of three doubles matches. Lauren Peck earned the only singles win for Penn College at No. 1, coming back from a first-set loss to win in a tiebreaker. In doubles, Faith Murray and Kiera Wene won at No. 2 with a score of 6-2.
The Wildcats are set to play again on Saturday at Cairn University as part of United East Conference action. The team competes in intercollegiate athletics within NCAA Division III and is affiliated with Pennsylvania College of Technology, according to the official website. Home matches are hosted at Central PA Tennis Center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where the program operates from Williamsport as well.
Looking ahead, participation in the United East Conference remains an important focus for Penn College Wildcats throughout their season according to the official website.
