ANDERSON, S.C. – Despite falling behind 2-1 after the doubles portion, the Anderson women's tennis team earned a key victory over SAC foe Carson-Newman, 5-4, on Tuesday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex.

With the triumph, the Trojans move to 7-7 overall and 3-3 in conference play while the Eagles fall to 5-7 overall and 2-4 in SAC action.

Carson-Newman took a 2-1 advantage after the doubles portion. No.2 tandem Ivey Welborn and Victoria Wuilloud defeated Alisa Liashova and Hannah Price, 8-2 to earn a point for the Black and Gold.

The Trojans were able to pick up four wins in the singles portion to claim the narrow 5-4 victory.

Anderson travels to SAC opponent Catawba on Wednesday. First-serve is slated for 1 p.m.

Anderson University 5, Carson-Newman 4

Singles competition

1. Laura Dean (AUW) def. Ali Harris (C-N) 6-2, 6-1

2. Jill Corsato (C-N) def. Ivey Welborn (AUW) 6-1, 7-6

3. Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) def. Abby Reis (C-N) 6-0, 7-5

4. Hannah Price (C-N) def. Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) 6-3, 6-4

5. Cameron Blanchard (AUW) def. Alisa Liashova (C-N) 6-1, 6-1

6. Hannah Weaver (AUW) def. Klara Vuckovic (C-N) 7-5, 6-3

Doubles competition

1. Jill Corsato/Abby Reis (C-N) def. Laura Dean/Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) 8-4

2. Ivey Welborn/Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) def. Alisa Liashova/Hannah Price (C-N) 8-2

3. Ali Harris/Klara Vuckovic (C-N) def. Cameron Blanchard/Delaney Wiggins (AUW) 8-6

Match Notes:

Carson-Newman (5-7, 2-4 SAC)

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