9/9/26
LATROBE, Pa. - Penn State Altoona freshman Kasey Shuke (Bedford, PA/Bedford) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference's Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.
Shuke had a dominant performance in No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles this past week to help the Lions go 4-0 overall.
In a season-opening victory against Waynesburg, Shuke defeated her opponent 6-2, 6-1. Against AMCC foe Carlow, she won 6-2, 6-2. She blanked her opponent 6-0, 6-0 in a clash against NCAA Division II side Lock Haven. In the match against Saint Vincent, the freshman prevailed 6-0, 6-3.
Shuke also had victories in doubles play. She won 6-4 against Waynesburg, 6-4 against Carlow, and 6-0 against Lock Haven.
Penn State Altoona women's tennis returns to action Saturday, September 12, when the Lions travel to face NCAA Division II side Clarion University for a 12 p.m. match.