PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Villanova University women's tennis team fell to Penn, 4-0, on Monday, January 19, at the Hamlin/Hecht Tennis Courts.

The match began with a competitive doubles point, as both teams battled closely. Ultimately, the Quakers claimed the early advantage by securing victories on the No. 1 and No. 2 doubles courts.

Penn carried that momentum into singles play. At No. 1 singles, Velaga edged Olivia Corcoran in a closely contested straight-sets match. On court two, Stojanovski defeated Maggie Gehrig in another tight two-set battle. The match was clinched when Saw earned a win over Monti on the No. 5 court.

Up Next: The Wildcats will head to West Point, N.Y., for a doubleheader on Saturday, January 24, facing Sacred Heart at 11 a.m. followed by Army at 5 p.m.

Doubles Competition:
Urata/Velaga (UP) def. Gehrig/Callahan (VU) 6-3
 
Tkachenko/Saw (UP) def. Corcoran/Stevens (VU) 6-4
 
Vedula/Stojanovski (UP) v. Gondorova/Monti (VU) (DNF)
 
Singles Competition:
Velaga (UP) def. Corcoran (VU)6-1, 6-4
 
Stojanovski (UP) def. Gehrig (VU) 6-1, 7-6 (6)
 
Urata (UP) v. Gondorova (VU) (DNF)
 
Tkachenko (UP) v. Stevens (VU) (DNF)
 
Saw (UP) def. Monti (VU) 6-1, 6-4
 
Vedula (UP) v. Kornyeva (VU) (DNF)