FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina  - Virginia Wesleyan University women's tennis earned their first team win on the season by defeating Methodist University 7-2 Sunday afternoon in Fayetteville.  The Marlins found themselves down 1-2 after doubles but used strong singles play to sweep the Monarchs, claiming a 7-2 road win.

Match Information
Location:Fayetteville, NC
Weather: Sunny, 75 degrees, Winds 5 MPH

Inside the Results:
Senior Audrey Bally and sophomore Alexa Brewster cruised to a 8-3 win at #1 doubles, evening their season record to 2-2 on the season at the top spot

Junior Christine Zalamedaand sophomore Anna Rogers dropped their first match of the season falling 8-5 at #2 doubles

Playing in their 2nd match of the season, freshmen Sophia Bibbo and Shannon Lewes dropped a tight 8-7 (5) decision at #3 doubles.

Sophomore Alexa Brewster continued her strong play at the top spot, taking down junior Jill Lawarence 6-2, 6-3, evening her record at 2-2 at #1 singles

Anna Rogers earned her first win of the season at #4 singles knocking off senior Monarch Natalie Collins 6-4, 0-6, 11-9

Also earning her first singles win of the season was junior Amanda Stegemannas the defeated Methodist's Hannah Higgins 5-7, 7-5, 10-5.

Shannon Lewes improved to 3-1 on the season at #5 singles, taking out sophomore Sydney Bird, 6-2, 6-2

Christine Zalamedacontinues her solid play at #2 singles and improved to 3-1 on the season by defeating freshman Olivia Ward 6-2, 6-2.

This was the first contest against Methodist for VWU since Coach Perry took over the program 6 years ago.  The Monarchs will travel to Virginia Beach on Wednesday March 31st for a 2nd match against the Marlins.

Key Stats (Order of Finish):
Doubles: 1, 3, 2
Singles: 5, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6

Next Up
The Marlins head home to prepare for their ODAC opener when they host Guilford College on Friday March 19th.  Match time is set for 3 PM.