Flying Dutchmen Top Women's Tennis

olivia bandini waits for a serve during a match against york (pa.) in 2022

By: Kendis Butler 

 

ANNVILLE, Pa. - Penn State Harrisburg's women's tennis team dropped a 6-3 decision against regional opponent Lebanon Valley on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6. 

 

The Blue & White took two of three from the Flying Dutchmen in doubles play, with Olivia Bandini and Breanna DeSantis taking the No. 1 matchup 8-7 (7-3) and Nizaly Ortiz-Kreiner and Sophia Bandini defeating Meredith Haas and Madison Poladian in the No. 2 spot 8-3. 

 

In singles action, Sophia Bandini came away with the lone victory when she forced the No. 4 matchup to three sets 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 against LVC's Haas. 

 

The Lions are on the road again on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 9 to face off against Misericordia. First serve is set for 1 p.m.

 

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