NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. - Penn State Altoona senior Rachel Stricek (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference's Player of the Week for women's tennis Monday afternoon.  

Stricek had a solid performance in both singles and doubles last week as she helped Penn State Altoona to go 3-0 against AMCC foe La Roche and non-conference opponents Geneva and Lock Haven.  

In Friday's victory against La Roche, Stricek beat her opponent 6-4, 6-0 in No. 1 singles, while posting a 6-3 win in No. 1 doubles.  

After being honored before the match, Stricek would continue to win on the court, bouncing back from a 7-5 loss in the first set to win 6-3 and 10-5 in No. 2 singles. She would also win in No. 1 doubles with a score of 6-2.  

In the final game of the weekend, Stricek would post 6-3, 6-2 victories in No. 2 singles.  

Penn State Altoona women's tennis is 9-1 so far this season and returns to action this Friday, October 3, as they travel to Williamsport to face Penn College.