Lehigh Defeats Loyola, 4-3, Wins Third Straight

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Lehigh Defeats Loyola, 4-3, Wins Third Straight

4/3/2026 7:17:00 PM | Women's Tennis

BALTIMORE - Lehigh edged Loyola 4-3 on Friday afternoon to extend its winning streak to three matches, improving to 3-1 in Patriot League play and 7-11 overall. With the loss, Loyola drops to 2-2 in league play and 2-10 on the season.

"That's three in a row. Really proud of how we competed today in a tight 4-3 win over Loyola," head coach Sophia Geier said. "Our singles level continues to be a huge strength for us. The way we show up, problem-solve and stay composed in those moments is what sets us apart. Big credit to our No. 6 for stepping into the deciding match and handling that pressure with a lot of confidence and maturity."

Loyola jumped out to the early lead, claiming the doubles point with wins on courts No. 1 and No. 3. On court No. 2, Maggie Forkner and Alina Shyani held a 5-3 lead before their match was halted once the doubles point was decided.

Lehigh answered in singles play, winning four of six matches to secure a 4-3 victory. On court No. 2, Lena Dogadalski cruised past Elena Hartley, 6-1, 6-1, while Giselle Vlassis followed with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Mia Matriccino on court No. 3.

Maggie Forkner added a key point on court No. 1, rallying to defeat Christine Richiez, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, to even the match.

With the score tied 3-3, it came down to court No. 6, where Alice Ann Pantsari delivered in the deciding spot. Pantsari sealed the 4-3 victory with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Emi Shivkumar, clinching the match for the Mountain Hawks.

Up Next
Lehigh returns to action Wednesday for the Rivalry against Lafayette, presented by Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, part of Jefferson Health. The match is set for 4 p.m. at the Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.

Results Lehigh 4 Loyola 3
Singles

Maggie Forkner (Lehigh) def Christine Richiez (Loyola) 2-6, 6-2, 6-1
Lena Dogadalski (Lehigh) def Elena Hartley (Loyola) 6-1, 6-1
Giselle Vlassis (Lehigh) def Mia Matriccino (Loyola) 6-4, 6-4
Victoria Epps (Loyola) def Alina Shyani (Lehigh) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
Emma Roeck (Loyola) def Skye Yonehara (Lehigh) 6-1, 6-2
Alice Ann Pantsari (Lehigh) def Emi Shivkumar (Loyola) 6-1, 6-2

Doubles

Christine Richiez / Emma Roeck (Loyola) def Lena Dogadalski / Hannah Letzer (Lehigh) 6-4
Maggie Forkner / Alina Shyani (Lehigh) vs Emi Shivkumar / Elena Hartley (Loyola) 5-3 unfinished
Victoria Epps / Mia Matriccino (Loyola) def Audrey Harrington / Skye Yonehara (Lehigh) 6-1