Bandini Named United East POTW For Third Time

olivia bandini chases a ball down the line during a match against st. mary's (md.) in 2023

LATHAM, N.Y. - For the third time this season, Penn State Harrisburg's Olivia Bandini has been named the United East Women's Tennis Player of the Week.

 

Bandini's latest weekly accolade is her third this year after securing the same honors in late September and early April. The freshman went 4-0 across a pair of victories over Penn State Berks and Penn State Abington last week. Against Berks, the Dillsburg, Pa. native earned a 6-0, 6-0 win at the No. 1 spot in singles action after teaming with Breanna DeSantis for an 8-0 sweep in the top doubles contest. Against Abington, she came away with a 6-3, ret. victory in solo action after pairing with DeSantis for an 8-3 win in doubles play.

 

The Lions (5-5, 2-1 United East) return to action when they travel to Lancaster Bible for their penultimate match of the regular season on Friday afternoon.

 

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