PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania's Director of Squash and head coach of the women's team, Jack Wyant, is happy to announce his incoming recruits for the 2023-24 season. Five young women—Sohaila Ismail, Madeline Oh, Ashna Tumuluri, Franka Vidovic, and Ishani Wadhwa—will join the team as freshmen.
 
"The Class of 2027 brings energy, enthusiasm and talent to an already ambitious team," said Wyant, who has overseen the program since 2004. "Sohaila, Franka, Ashna, Madeline and Ishani are welcome additions who have settled in nicely. They have the talent and drive to help our program return to the top tier of college squash."
 
Sohaila Ismail 
El sherouk city, Egypt | Milton Academy  
High School: Team captain senior year ... Finished second at 2022 New Englands and 12th at nationals ... Two-time Independent School League All-Star (2021-22, 2022-23) ... Two-time All-America (2021-22, 2022-23) ... Finished fifth at US Open ... World Ranking of No. 130.
 
Personal: Daughter of Sara and Omar Ismail … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn? "I knew a couple of people that went there, and it felt like home after meeting my coaches and teammates." 
 
 
Madeline Oh 
Greenwich, Conn. | Greenwich Academy 
High School: Four-year letter winner in squash … Team captain senior year … Division 1 high school nationals in 2022 and 2023 … Division 1 New England champion in 2022 and 2023 … Division 1 Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) champion in 2022-23 … Most improved squash player in 2019-20 season … Also lettered once in crew … Student government school's Arts Board President … Global Scholar Program recipient … Learn to Earn financial literacy program co-leader.
 
Personal: Daughter of Karen and Samuel Oh ... Sister, Penelope, is also a member of the Penn squash team … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. 
 
Why Penn? "I chose Penn for its vibrant student culture and enriching atmosphere. Being right in the city of Philadelphia, I have always been intrigued by the connections and opportunities that Penn students have. Penn's academic values align with my goals for my studies and extracurricular activities. Having seen the team dynamic and hardworking spirit, I knew the team to be warm and inviting, leading me to choose Penn." 
 
 
Ashna Tumuluri 
Redwood City, Calif. | Notre Dame Belmont 
High School: U.S. Squash Scholar Athlete ... Represented Team USA at the 2023 Pan American Junior Championships and the 2022 Battle of the Border … Finished as runner-up at the 2021 National Championships (girls' U-17) … Reached a national ranking of No. 2 (girls' U-17) and No. 10 (girls' U-19) … Also played varsity tennis and was captain senior year ... Scholar Athlete recipient in tennis ... National Honor Society member ... Honor Roll student ... Billiart Scholar Academic Award recipient in Computer Science and Mathematics.
 
Personal: Daughter of Bina Surti and Sudhakar Tumuluri ... Sister, Avani Tumuluri, played golf at Chapman University... Sister, Arya Tumuluri, plays club squash at Boston University.
 
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the incredible athletic and academic opportunities that the school has to offer. I was excited to become part of a great team and continue to grow in all aspects of my life." 
 
 
Franka Vidovic 
Zagreb, Croatia | 2nd Public Gymnasium 
High School: Member of the Croatian National Team in women's squash … European Squash Federation (ESF) ranking of No. 1 (U13, U15, U17, U19) … Ranked No. 1 in Croatia ... Former European No. 1 (girls' u-19) … At 2nd Public Gymnasium, member of the volleyball, handball and badminton teams ... Athlete of the Year award recipient.
 
Personal: Daughter of Karolina Lisak Vidovic and Gordan Vidovic … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of its exceptional academic community in addition to always feeling welcomed by the members of the Penn squash team and its coaches." 
 
 
Ishani Wadhwa 
Short Hills, N.J. | Kent Place School 
High School: Four-year letter winner in squash, team captain … MVP Award recipient … U.S. Squash Scholar Athlete Award recipient … Earned a highest national ranking of No. 39 (girls' U-19) … Montgomery Award recipient … National Merit Commended Scholar.
 
Personal: Daughter of Rupali and Vivek Wadhwa … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn? "I am excited to attend a school like Penn that allows me to excel in everything that I am passionate about. The world class academics, squash program, and people are hard to find elsewhere."