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Delaware Women’s Tennis Makes History with Upset Victory Over No. 40 Penn

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM

The University of Delaware women's tennis team achieved a historic milestone Friday by defeating nationally-ranked Penn 4-3 in Philadelphia. This victory marks the highest-ranked opponent the Blue Hens have ever beaten in program history.

PHILADELPHIA – Delaware’s women’s tennis team made program history Friday afternoon, stunning the 40th-ranked Penn Quakers with a thrilling 4-3 victory in Philadelphia.

The milestone triumph represents the most significant win against a nationally-ranked opponent in the Blue Hens’ tennis program history. Senior player Amelia Gorman delivered the decisive blow, securing the match-winning point with her triumph in third singles competition.

The narrow victory showcases the continued growth and competitiveness of Delaware’s women’s tennis program, as the Fightin’ Blue Hens proved they could compete with and defeat elite-level opposition on the road.

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