AUSTIN, Texas – The 46^th-ranked St. Edward's women's tennis team found itself in a 2-1 hole after doubles, but rallied in singles play for a 6-3 victory over #23 Trinity Saturday afternoon at the Strohmeyer Varsity Courts.
 
St. Edward's (2-4) dropped matches at the numbers two and three doubles position before taking a win at the number one position. Brook Hughes and SASHA KHADZHYAN teamed up to win the only doubles point with an 8-2 victory.
 
In singles play, the Hilltoppers dominated, winning in straight sets in four matches. Hughes won her match in a grueling three set affair.
 
St. Edward's will be back in action Sunday when they travel to take on UT-San Antonio. First-serve is set for 1 p.m. at the UTSA Tennis Center.
 
#46 St. Edward's 6, #23 Trinity 3
Singles competition
1. BROOKE HUGHES (SEUWT) def. Liza Southwick (TUWT) 6-2, 3-6, 6-2
2. SASHA KHADZHYAN (SEUWT) def. Kylie Hornebeck (TUWT) 6-1, 6-0
3. RAFAELA HAEGELE (SEUWT) def. Kristy Hamilton (TUWT) 6-1, 6-1
4. FRANCESCA CHAHER (SEUWT) def. Gabrielle Roe (TUWT) 6-4, 6-4
5. SUMMER BIGGS (SEUWT) def. Stephanie Williamson (TUWT) 6-1, 6-4
6. Kathleen Lundquist (TUWT) def. BREANNE HESSELTINE (SEUWT) 6-1, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. BROOKE HUGHES/SASHA KHADZHYAN (SEUWT) def. Caroline White/Kathleen Lundquist (TUWT) 8-2
2. Liza Southwick/Kylie Hornebeck (TUWT) def. RAFAELA HAEGELE/SUMMER BIGGS (SEUWT) 8-6
3. Kristy Hamilton/Stephanie Williamson (TUWT) def. BREANNE HESSELTINE/FRANCESCA CHAHER (SEUWT) 9-7
Match Notes:
Trinity 2-4; National ranking #23
St. Edward's 2-4; National ranking #46