Women's Tennis | 4/27/2026 3:47:00 PM

BLOOMSBURG, Pa – The Bloomsburg women's tennis team finished the regular season 14-5 and 4-1 in the PSAC East to claim the No. 2 seed on the East. The Huskies will host No. 3 seeded California (Pa.) in the tournament semifinals on Tuesday.
 
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
Bloomsburg enters the PSAC Tournament with a 14-5 overall record and a 4-1 mark in conference play, positioning itself as one of the top teams in the field. The Huskies have been driven by depth across the singles lineup, posting a 67-32 dual-match singles record with strength throughout positions one through six.

Leading the way is Nicole Ilkovic (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy High School), who has put together a standout season at 14-3 in dual matches and carries a seven-match winning streak into postseason play. Sarah Buck (Hughesville, Pa./Hughesville) has also been a consistent force with an 11-4 dual record, including a 4-1 mark in conference play, while Lily Sierka (Pittsburgh, Pa./Bethel Park) (12-6 dual) and Jen McDonald (Melbourne, Australia/Brentwood Secondary College) (6-2 dual) have provided stability in the middle of the lineup.

Bloomsburg's success extends to doubles, where the Huskies have combined for a 33-18 dual-match record. The pairing of Sierka and Macarena Arisio (San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina/SEADEA) has been particularly effective, going 9-3 in dual competition and riding a six-match winning streak. Overall, Bloomsburg has shown an ability to secure the doubles point and carry momentum into singles play.

The Huskies closed the regular season strong, winning six of their final seven matches, including conference victories over Shippensburg, Millersville, and West Chester. Their 5-2 win earlier this season over California (Pa.) provides added confidence heading into the rematch.
 
SCOUTING THE VULCANS
California (Pa.) enters the tournament with a 13-10 overall record and a 4-2 mark in PSAC play, showcasing a balanced lineup capable of competing across all positions. The Vulcans compiled a 82-56 singles record in dual matches, with consistent production throughout the order.

Garance Laforet leads the team with a 13-6 dual singles record, while Leandra Guldimann (12-8) and Diletta Maria Mungo (11-11) have been mainstays in the top half of the lineup. Sofia Rodriguez has also been effective, posting a 9-4 record, including a strong 4-1 mark in the middle of the lineup.

In doubles, California has gone 43-26 overall, with several pairings contributing. The duo of Mungo and Laforet leads the way with a 12-8 record, while Guldimann and Rodriguez have added eight wins. The Vulcans have shown the ability to compete for the doubles point, though results have varied against stronger competition.

California has won four of its last five matches entering the postseason, including a 7-0 sweep of Lock Haven in the regular-season finale. However, the Vulcans faced challenges against top PSAC competition, including a 7-0 loss to nationally ranked IUP and a 6-1 loss to Slippery Rock.
 
THE REST OF THE PSAC TOURNAMENT
The 2026 PSAC Tournament opens on Monday with a pair of quarterfinal matches between No. 1 West IUP and No. 4 East Millersville and No. 2 West Slippery Rock and No. 3 East West Chester. The Huskies and Vulcans square off on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. while the No. 1 seed on the East, East Stroudsburg hosts No. 4 West Edinboro at 2:00 p.m.
 
The winners of the quarterfinal matches will head to Bloomsburg to play in the semifinals at 1:00 p.m. at the Burt Reese Tennis Center. The winner of the ESU/Edinboro match will play the winner of the Slippery Rock/West Chester match while the winners of the Bloomsburg/California and the IUP/Millersville matches will square off.
 
The championship match is slated for 1:00 p.m. at the Burt Reese Tennis Center.
 
REGIONAL RANKINGS
The Huskies enter the week ranked #9 in the Atlantic Region in the latest NCAA Regional rankings. Bloomsburg is one of four teams from the PSAC in the latest regional rankings with IUP checking in at No. 1 while Slippery Rock is No. 2. East Stroudsburg is No. 8.
 
Conference Tournament champions from the PSAC, Mountain East Conference and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association as well as the next four highest ranked teams in the region at the end of year qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

The 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament selection show will air on Monday, May 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET on NCAA.com, unveiling the 48 teams to continue on in postseason play. A link to the selection show will be made available once live on the NCAA.com and shared across the Huskies' social media.