CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia women’s squash team, ranked fifth nationally, secured a decisive 9-0 victory over Drexel University on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in the final match of pool play at the Mid-Atlantic Squash Conference (MASC) Championships. The championships are being held at the McArthur Squash Center on the University of Virginia campus.
With the win, Virginia (11-3) claimed the top seed from Pool A and will advance to the MASC Championship final on Sunday, February 15, at 10 a.m. Their opponent will be Stanford University, who defeated Drexel 8-1 earlier in the tournament, according to Drexel University Athletics.
The Cavaliers demonstrated their dominance against Drexel, conceding only a single game throughout the entire match. Eight of the nine individual matches were completed in straight sets, highlighting Virginia’s strength across the lineup.
Freshman Grace Fazzinga delivered a particularly impressive performance at the seventh position, securing a swift victory in 21 minutes while allowing her opponent only nine points. The most closely contested match of the day came from sophomore Ana Quijano, playing at the eighth position. Quijano overcame a first-game loss to win the subsequent games 11-3, 18-16, and 14-12, showcasing resilience and determination.
Virginia previously defeated Drexel 6-3 on February 14, 2026, according to virginiasports.com. Stanford is defending their title at the MASC Championships, as reported by gostanford.com.
The championship final between Virginia and Stanford is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. On Sunday at the McArthur Squash Center.
