Houghton Women's Team secures 8-1 victory over PSU Behrend.

The lady Highlanders had to fight hard to earn their 8-1 victory over PSU Behrend on Tuesday evening. After taking an early lead with a three commanding doubles wins, dropping only four games between the three pairs, the Highlanders had to win several tight singles matches against PSU's Lady Lions.

Amanda Carl and Alicia Cline managed to put away two quick singles victories to clinch the match, (Carl 6-3, 6-0 / Cline 6-0, 6-1). After this the singles matches became contentious. Senior Victoria Noller came back from a 3-6 loss in the first set to claim a 3-6, 6-2 (10-5) victory over opponent, Jada Donatien. Catie Moore closed out a close first set at 7-5 and proceeded to roll through to a 7-5, 6-0 victory at fourth singles. Tessa Brown scored the last point for the Highlanders with a competitive 6-4, 6-3 victory over Behrend's Alyson Edwards.

"I think our momentum from doubles really helped us today" says Head Coach Tonya McGraner. "We came out very strong in doubles and that momentum carried over to singles and helped us pull out a lot of close victories. I was very impressed with the ladies today. They fought hard, stayed focused, and executed on important points. A job well done."

The Lady Highlanders resume play at home on March 27tth at 4:00PM against DII opponent Daemen College.