HICKORY, N.C. – Anderson University women's tennis (10-1, 5-1 SAC) defeated South Atlantic Conference opponent Lenoir-Rhyne (7-7, 3-2 SAC), 5-2, on Monday afternoon at the YMCA of Catawba Valley.

After falling behind, 1-0, following the doubles portion, Anderson won five of the six singles matches in straight sets.

#24 Anderson 5, Lenoir-Rhyne 2

Singles competition

1. Mariam Bayatyan (ANDW) def. Evgeniya Pugina (LRUWTEN) 6-1, 6-2

2. Anna Greer (ANDW) def. Alicia Wahlberg (LRUWTEN) 6-4, 6-1

3. Lucy Whelan (LRUWTEN) def. Katie Robeson (ANDW) 6-1, 6-2

4. A. Braithwaite (ANDW) def. Natalie Lutz (LRUWTEN) 6-1, 6-2

5. Valentina Borda (ANDW) def. Sandy Mitsou (LRUWTEN) 6-3, 6-3

6. Megan Pleasant (ANDW) def. Evelin Menyhart (LRUWTEN) 6-4, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Alicia Wahlberg/Lucy Whelan (LRUWTEN) def. A. Braithwaite/Katie Robeson (ANDW) 6-2

2. Evgeniya Pugina/Sandy Mitsou (LRUWTEN) def. Anna Greer/Mariam Bayatyan (ANDW) 6-0

3. Valentina Borda/Laura Alvarez Tello (ANDW) def. Natalie Lutz/Evelin Menyhart (LRUWTEN) 6-4

Match Notes:

Anderson 10-1; National ranking #24

Lenoir-Rhyne 7-7

The Trojans travel to SAC opponent Mars Hill on Friday. Match time is set for 2:00 p.m.