ANDERSON, S.C. – Playing in tough weather conditions, the Anderson women's tennis team persevered winning over Mars Hill, 9-0, on Wednesday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at the AU Tennis Complex.

With the victory, the Trojans improve to 6-7 overall and 2-3 in conference play while the Lions drop to 2-9 overall and 0-3 in SAC action.

Anderson will travel to SAC opponent Catawba on Saturday. First-serve is slated for 1 p.m.

Anderson University 9, Mars Hill 0

Singles competition

1. Laura Dean (AUW) def. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) 8-7

2. Ivey Welborn (AUW) def. Evan Lake (MHUW) 8-3

3. Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) def. Sophia Pelaez (MHUW) 8-3

4. Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) def. Dani Potts (MHUW) 6-2, 6-1

5. Cameron Blanchard (AUW) def. Demarron Johnson (MHUW) 6-0, 6-1

6. Hannah Weaver (AUW) def. Brittany Wilkins (MHUW) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition

1. Laura Dean/Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) def. Jasha Geerdink/Evan Lake (MHUW) 8-6

2. Ivey Welborn/Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) def. Sophia Pelaez/Dani Potts (MHUW) 8-0

3. Cameron Blanchard/Delaney Wiggins (AUW) def. Demarron Johnson/Brittany Wilkins (MHUW) 8-0

Match Notes:

Mars Hill (2-9, 0-3 SAC)

Anderson University (6-7, 2-3 SAC)

Partly Sunny, 46 degrees, 20 mph wind

T-2.5 A-15