ANDERSON, S.C. – The Anderson University women's tennis team picked up a big win, 5-4, over South Atlantic Conference foe Queens on Saturday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex.

Anderson improves to 12-3 overall and 5-1 in conference action while Queens falls to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in SAC play.

The Trojans took an early 2-1 advantage in doubles action winning at the No. 1 slot and the No. 3 position. Anderson's Laura Dean and Rebecca Bruning remain undefeated in conference play while claiming an overall record of 14-1. The No. 3 tandem Ivey Welborn and Jennifer Holcombe defeated Caroline Nielsen and Hannah Lehfeldt, 8-3, to also remain unblemished in SAC play.

Dean, Bruning and Welborn each won in straight sets to pick up just enough points to secure the 5-4 victory.

Anderson hits the road on Monday when they faceoff with SAC opponent Brevard. First serve is slated for Noon.

Anderson University 5, Queens University of Charlotte 4

Singles competition

1. Laura Dean (AU) def. Carlotta Nassi (QU) 6-3, 6-4

2. Rebecca Bruning (AU) def. Marta Gonzalez (QU) 6-2, 6-3

3. Ivey Welborn (AU) def. Melissa Laing (QU) 6-0, 6-2

4. Caroline Nielsen (QU) def. Delaney Wiggins (AU) 6-3, 6-2

5. Hannah Lehfeldt (QU) def. Jacqueline Olivia (AU) 7-5, 6-4

6. Isabel Fornies (QU) def. Jennifer Holcombe (AU) 6-0, 6-2

Doubles competition

1. Laura Dean/Rebecca Bruning (AU) def. Marta Gonzalez/Melissa Laing (QU) 8-2

2. Carlotta Nassi/Ana Bolson (QU) def. Delaney Wiggins/Jacqueline Olivia (AU) 8-0

3. Ivey Welborn/Jennifer Holcombe (AU) def. Caroline Nielsen/Hannah Lehfeldt (QU) 8-3

Match Notes:

Queens University of Charlotte (6-3, 4-2 SAC)

Anderson University (12-3, 5-1 SAC)