INDIANA, Pa. — The IUP women's tennis team is ranked No. 1 in the Atlantic Region in the first set of numerical rankings released this season, with PSAC rival Slippery Rock at No. 2.
IUP recently completed a stretch against three consecutive nationally ranked opponents, including Slippery Rock and No. 3 Charleston (W.Va.), winning all three matches.
The Crimson Hawks have relied on a balanced lineup from No. 1 through No. 6 singles, including contributions from PSAC West women's tennis athlete of the week Charliz Tabili.
Tabili clinched the match in IUP's win over Slippery Rock.
IUP will look to extend its program-record winning streak to 14 matches when it travels to Clarion on Wednesday.
Atlantic Region Rankings
- Indiana (Pa.) — 16-2 overall, 14-2 in region
- Slippery Rock — 11-2, 9-1
- Charleston (W.Va.) — 12-5, 10-2
- Fairmont State — 11-6, 11-6
- West Virginia Wesleyan — 12-6, 11-6
- Frostburg State — 11-6, 11-6
- Shaw — 9-4, 9-4
- East Stroudsburg — 11-4, 9-4
- Bloomsburg — 10-3, 10-3
