Women’s Tennis Upends No. 45 Penn for Highest-Ranked Win in Program History

Friday, February 20

Philadelphia, Pa.

12:30 PM

University of Delaware

Penn

Photo by: Mikey Reeves

Women’s Tennis Upends No. 45 Penn for Highest-Ranked Win in Program History

2/20/2026 5:23:00 PM | Women's Tennis

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PHILADELPHIA – The University of Delaware upended No. 45 Penn Friday, 4-3, for the highest ranked win in program history. Senior Amelia Gorman clinched the match for the Fightin' Blue Hens with a victory at No. 3 singles.

UD advances to 5-2 on the season, while the Quakers slip to 5-4. This is the second dual win in program history over Penn and first since 1976. UD moves to 2-9 in the all-time record.

ON THE RECORD
"That was a massive win for our program today," Director of Tennis/Head Women's Tennis Coach Pablo Montana said. "To go into their house and defeat the No. 45 team in the country speaks volumes about the character, belief, and resilience this group is showing right now. I could not be prouder of the courage and confidence I witnessed from every single one of our players. We will carry this belief, confidence, and momentum with us as we prepare for Navy on Sunday."

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

Delaware jumped out to an early lead after claiming the doubles point with wins from Gorman/Navya Vadlamudi and Lara Russiniello/Katie Dollens in the second and third flights, respectively.
The Blue & Gold claimed the next three points in fifth, first, and third singles to clinch the match. Maryia Hrynashka, Vadlamudi, and Gorman were all victorious in solo play.

FULL RESULTS
SINGLES
(5,1,3,6,4,2)
1. Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) def. Maya Urata (PENN) 6-2, 6-4
2. Lara Stojanovski (PENN) def. Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4-0)
3. Amelia Gorman (DEL) def. Joleen Saw (PENN) 7-6 (4-0), 6-1
4. Liza Tkachenko (PENN) def. Lara Russiniello (DEL) 7-6 (5-0), 7-5
5. Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) def. Sasha Motlagh (PENN) 6-4, 6-1
6. Varsha Vedula (PENN) def. Hanna Vinahradava (DEL) 6-2, 7-6 (5-0)

DOUBLES
(3,1,2)
1. Maya Urata/Joleen Saw (PENN) def. Maryia Hrynashka/Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) 6-4
2. Amelia Gorman/Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) def. Liza Tkachenko/Sasha Motlagh (PENN) 6-4
3. Katie Dollens/Lara Russiniello (DEL) def. Varsha Vedula/Lara Stojanovski (PENN) 6-3

UP NEXT
Delaware is set to host Navy on Sunday at DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Del. at 4:30 p.m.

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