ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson women's tennis picked up a South Atlantic Conference win, 6-3, over SAC opponent Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex.

With the victory, the Trojans move to 5-6 overall and 1-2 in conference play while Lenoir-Rhyne drops to 8-3 overall and 1-1 in SAC action.

Anderson claimed a 2-1 advantage after the doubles portion clinching the match after junior Laura Dean, senior Ivey Welborn and freshman Hanna Weaver won their matches in order. Also, picking up a three-set victory for the Trojans was junior Jacqueline Olivia.

Anderson remains at home to host SAC foe Queens on Sunday. First-serve is slated for 2 p.m.

Anderson University 6, Lenoir-Rhyne 3

Singles competition

1. Laura Dean (AUW) def. Marta Escanero Funes (LR) 6-1, 6-4

2. Ivey Welborn (AUW) def. Iulia Ponomareva (LR) 6-2, 6-3

3. Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) def. Sara Kalkenova (LR) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2

4. Emily Murchland (LR) def. Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) 5-7, 6-3, 10-2

5. Sanne Janssen (LR) def. Cameron Blanchard (AUW) 6-3, 7-5

6. Hannah Weaver (AUW) def. Taylor Fredrickson (LR) 2-6, 6-4, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Emily Murchland/Sanne Janssen (LR) def. Laura Dean/Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) 8-7

2. Ivey Welborn/Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) def. Marta Escanero Funes/Taylor Fredrickson (LR) 8-6

3. Cameron Blanchard/Delaney Wiggins (AUW) def. Iulia Ponomareva/Sara Kalkenova (LR) 8-7

Match Notes:

Lenoir-Rhyne (8-3, 1-1 SAC)

Anderson University (5-6, 1-2 SAC)

T-4 hr