ANDERSON, S.C. - Anderson University women's tennis (14-8, 7-5 SAC) was edged out by South Atlantic Conference opponent Carson-Newman (15-4, 9-2 SAC), 4-3, on Wednesday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex.

Despite winning the opening doubles point, the Trojans were unable to secure enough singles wins to claim the victory.

Anderson returns to action on Wednesday at nonconference opponent USC Sumter. First-serve is slated for 2pm.

Carson-Newman 4, Anderson University 3

Singles competition

 1. Ana Carla Resende (C-N) def. Catherine Blouin (AUW) 6-4, 4-6, 6-1

2. Anna Greer (AUW) def. Summer Reeves (C-N) 6-2, 6-1

3. Violetta Khisamova (C-N) def. Katie Robeson (AUW) 6-4, 6-4

4. Hannah Price (C-N) def. Laura Alvarez Tello (AUW) 6-1, 7-5

5. Natasha Forrest (C-N) def. Elisa Aquirre (AUW) 6-2, 6-3

6. Val Borda (AUW) def. Anita Chornei (C-N) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2

Doubles competition

1. Catherine Blouin/Laura Alvarez Tello (AUW) def. Natasha Forrest/Hannah Price (C-N) 6-2

2. Summer Reeves/Ana Carla Resende (C-N) def. Anna Greer/Elisa Aquirre (AUW) 6-1

3. Val Borda/Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) def. Violetta Khisamova/Julia Speiser (C-N) 6-2

Match Notes:

Carson-Newman 15-4, 9-2 SAC

Anderson University 14-8, 7-5 SAC

T-3.5 hrs A-43