AUSTIN – The 16th-ranked St. Edward's women's tennis team extended its winning streak to seven following a 6-1 victory against Texas-Tyler on Thursday in the regular-season finale at Austin Tennis Academy.
 
The Hilltoppers (17-4) also honored the program's five seniors at the match. PAO CARPIO, ELISA GUILLEN, BETH HAYWARD and VALENTINA MARTINEZ wrapped up their final regular-season home match with a win.
 
Hayward and Martinez remained unbeaten this spring in doubles action with a 6-2 win at the No. 1 spot, which set the tone for the day.
 
LAURA GALVAN and Guillen clinched the doubles point with a 6-3 triumph at the third position.
 
Meanwhile, all five of the seniors also earned wins in singles action.
 
Guillen quickly took care of her opponent at the sixth position, 6-0, 6-1, to give the 'Toppers a 2-0 lead. Martinez also won in straight sets (6-2, 6-2) at the third flight.
 
KATE MALAZONIA provided the clincher for the match after earning a 6-4, 6-2 victory at No. 2 singles.
 
Hayward was forced to come back from a set down to earn her singles win, while Carpio won in straight sets at the fifth spot.
 
St. Edward's will enter the Heartland Conference Championship as the No. 1 seed. The tournament will take place Friday-Saturday, April 26-27 at Arlington Tennis Center in Arlington.
 
 
 
 
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