GREENEVILLE, TENN. – The Anderson University women's tennis team could not recover from the doubles sweep dropping a 7-2 decision to top-tier No. 39 Tusculum on Tuesday afternoon at the Nichols Tennis Complex.

Anderson drops to 14-4 overall and 7-2 in conference action while Tusculum moves to 13-5 overall and 8-1 in SAC play.

The Trojans were able to claim two points in singles action with wins from Ivey Welborn and Delaney Wiggins.

Anderson returns home for its final home match against SAC opponent Lenoir-Rhyne. First serve is slated for 1 p.m.

#39 Tusculum 7, Anderson 2

Singles competition

1. Katarina Majorova (TC) def. Laura Dean (AU) 6-4, 6-3

2. Franziska Funke (TC) def. Rebecca Bruning (AU) 6-0, 6-2

3. Ivey Welborn (AU) def. Annie McCullough (TC) 6-3, 6-3

4. Delaney Wiggins (AU) def. Africa Mota (TC) 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-8)

5. Brittani Brooks (TC) def. Jacqueline Olivia (AU) 8-6

6. Amber Lackey (TC) def. Jennifer Holcombe (AU) 8-1

Doubles competition

1. Katarina Majorova/Franziska Funke (TC) def. Laura Dean/Rebecca Bruning (AU) 8-2

2. Annie McCullough/Jule Brass (TC) def. Delaney Wiggins/Jacqueline Olivia (AU) 8-3

3. Brittani Brooks/Amber Lackey (TC) def. Ivey Welborn/Jennifer Holcombe (AU) 9-8 (8-6)

Match Notes:

Anderson 14-4, 7-2 SAC

Tusculum 13-5, 8-1 SAC; National ranking #39

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