PHILADELPHIA- University of Pennsylvania women's squash player Sohaila Ismail was named as an All-Ivy honoree, as announced by the conference on Thursday.

In addition, senior Penelope Oh garnerd Academic All-Ivy recognition. 

In her rookie campaign, Ismail has been a constant presence at the top of Penn's lineup, splitting time at No. 1 and No. 2.

Overall, Ismail posted an 8-4 record throughout the regular season and was 3-3 in Ivy League play, while finishing at 5-1 at No. 2.

Ismail helped guide the women's squash team from an 8-8 overall record and 1-5 in league play last year, to a 10-4 overall record and 3-3 in conference action this year, showing immediate impact her freshman season.

The Quaker women return to action February 29 to March 3 for CSA Team Championships hosted at the Specter Squash Center at Drexel University.