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Nava Named Atlantic 10 Women's Tennis Co-Player of the Week

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Nava Advances At ITA Women's Atlantic Regional

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Saint Joseph's sophomore Amanda Nava earned a victory in her round of 64 singles match at the ITA Women's Atlantic Regional on Saturday at Liberty University's Cook Tennis Center.

Facing Penn State's Shannon Hanley, Nava opened the match with a 6-4 win in the opening set, but dropped a tie breaker, 7-6 (3), in the second set. In the decisive third set, Nava pushed ahead to earn the victory with a score of 6-4.

With the win, Nava advances to the round of 32 and will face eighth-seeded Natalia Perry of William and Mary on Sunday at 9 a.m.

Results
Amanda Nava (SJU) def. Shannon Hanley (PSU) 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-4

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Players Mentioned

Amanda Nava

Amanda Nava

5' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Amanda Nava

Amanda Nava

5' 1"
Freshman