University Park, Pa.—Penn State women's tennis (11-12, 5-6 B1G) fell to Maryland (17-6, 6-5 B1G) in a 4-1 decision on Sunday afternoon at the Sarni Tennis Center.
"It was a tough one today, lots of emotions but super proud of everyone for giving it their all!" said senior, Olivia Ryan. "So much love for everyone on this team and excited to see what we can achieve at the Big Ten Tournament."
Doubles
Maryland found an early lead in the match earning wins on courts one and two.
Court No. 3 saw victory for Penn State as duo Gabby O'Gorman and Alexandra Nielsen earned a win over Maryland's Jojo Bac and Fransecsa Feodorov, 6-2.
Duo Olivia Ryan and Sofiya Chekhlystova fought a hard battle against Selma Cadar and Mary Brumfield, but untimely fell 7-6 (7-5) on court two.
Singles
Maryland extended its lead with wins on courts two, four and six in singles play, ultimately clinching the match with a 4-1 result.
O'Gorman defeated Minorka Miranda on court No. 3 in straight 6-4 sets to earn the Nittany Lions a singles point.
Court No. 1's hard-fought battle between Chekhlystova and Selma Cadar was left 6-4, 3-6, 2-2 (unfinished). Court No. 5 held the same fate for Nielsen. Nielsen defeated Jojo Bach in the first set, but left the match at a split after dropping the second set 5-7, as the third set was not played out.
Results
Maryland: 4, Penn State: 1
Doubles Results
1. Selma Cadar/Mary Brumfield (Maryland) def. Sofiya Chekhlystova/Karly Friedland (PSU), 6-4
2. Marta Perez Mur/Minorka Miranda (Maryland) def. Olivia Ryan/Yvonne Zuffova (PSU), 7-6 (7-5)
3. Alexandra Nielsen/Gabby O'Gorman (PSU) def. Jojo Bach/Fransecsa Feodorov (Maryland), 6-2
Singles Results
1. Sofiya Chekhlystova (PSU) vs. Selma Cadar (Maryland), 6-4, 3-6, 2-2, unfinished
2. Marta Perez Mur (Maryland) def. Yvonne Zuffova (PSU), 6-4, 6-4
3. Gabby O'Gorman (PSU) def. Minorka Miranda (Maryland) 6-2, 6-4
4. Mary Brumfield (MARYLAND) def. Karly Friedland (PSU), 6-3, 7-6 (7-6)
5. Alexandra Nielsen (PSU) vs. Jojo Bach (Maryland), 6-4, 5-7, unfinished
6. Fransecsa Feodorov (Maryland) def. Olivia Ryan (PSU), 6-4, 6-2
Up Next
The Nittany Lions will travel to Iowa City, Iowa to compete in the Big Ten Tournament beginning on Wednesday, April 27. Penn State will know its opponent once the Big Ten seedings are announced.