Catawba, N.C.-  With a 9-0 score, the Queens University of Charlotte women's tennis secured the win over the Indians of Catawba on Thursday, April 7, 2016. The win gave Queens a 9-2 overall record and a 7-1 South Atlantic Conference record while Catawba moved to 11-11 on the year and 2-8 in league play.

"I thought we rebounded very well today from a tough loss earlier in the week," said Head Coach Billy Boykin. "We were solid up and down the line. These girls are a competitive group and we are still growing as a team."

Marta Gonzalez and Melissa Laing tabbed the win in the number one spot as a doubles duo, taking the point 8-6. Carlotta Nassi and Caroline Nielsen secured the second flight with an 8-1 score while Claire Hamilton and Hannah Lehfeldt saw a similar result on court three.  

All six singles courts found victories as Nassi continued her streak taking the top flight 6-2, 6-1 to remain undefeated on the year. Gonzalez battled through three sets to take the second court 6-7, 6-0, 10-7, as Laing topped the third court with an 8-1 score. Nielsen and Lehfeldt had mirror results as both took 6-1, 6-0 victories on the fourth and sixth courts, respectively. Claire Hamilton would rally for a 9-7 score to round out the day on the fifth court.

Queens will host Carson-Newman on Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m.

#42 Queens def. Catawba 9-0

Doubles
1. Marta Gonzalez/Melissa Laing (QUW16) def. Liz Renteria/Erisa Onchi (CATW) 8-6
2. Carlotta Nassi/Caroline Nielsen (QUW16) def. Kristen Rocko/Lauren Sledd (CATW) 8-1
3. Claire Hamilton/Hannah Lehfeldt (QUW16) def. Maddie Henderson/Rachel Rudisill (CATW) 8-1

Singles
1. Carlotta Nassi (QUW16) def. Liz Renteria (CATW) 6-2, 6-1
2. Marta Gonzalez (QUW16) def. Erisa Onchi (CATW) 6-7, 6-0, 10-7
3. Melissa Laing (QUW16) def. Maddie Henderson (CATW) 8-1
4. Caroline Nielsen (QUW16) def. Kristen Rocko (CATW) 6-1, 6-0
5. Claire Hamilton (QUW16) def. Lauren Sledd (CATW) 9-7
6. Hannah Lehfeldt (QUW16) def. Rachel Rudisill (CATW) 6-1, 6-0