The University of Pennsylvania women’s tennis team faced a tough loss against No. 20 UCF, falling 6-1 during their match on Sunday at the USTA National Campus. Despite a critical lineup change due to injury, the Quakers struggled to secure a win, with Central Florida taking the early lead in the doubles matches. Although Maya Urata and Eileen Wang managed to secure victories, the team ultimately fell short as UCF clinched the match with strong performances in singles play.
The match saw Esha Velaga facing off against Aya El Aouni in a nationally-ranked showdown that went to a third set, with Velaga ultimately losing steam and dropping the final set. The Quakers also faced defeats in the remaining singles matches, with UCF dominating the court.
Looking ahead, Penn will host Lehigh at the Hecht Tennis Center on Friday, February 28, at 11:00 a.m. Despite the loss, the team remains focused and determined for their upcoming matches.
For the latest updates and news on Penn women’s tennis, fans can follow @PennWomensTennis on Instagram, @PennWTennis on X, and visit PennAthletics.com. The team remains committed to giving their all and fighting on in the remaining matches of the season.
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