NEWBERRY, S.C.- The Newberry College women's tennis team lost a 9-0 decision to Erskine College Tuesday afternoon. Two Newberry players had to retire due to injuries obtained during their singles matches.

The Lady Indians gave the Flying Fleet the most challenge in doubles competition. At number two doubles, Lauren Hartley and Tanea Miller showed opponents Jennifer Gennaoui and Kacie Knox great resolve; however, Hartley and Miller were outdone 9-7.

The Lady Indians will host Coker College on Thursday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. Erskine will travel Coker College on Friday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Newberry 0, Erskine 9

Singles

#1 Jennifer Gennaoui def. Isabel Kreidler, 6-3, 6-1

#2 Ellen Dawson def. Lauren Hartley, 6-0, 6-3

#3 Julie Mages def. Tanea Miller, 2-0 retired

#4 Chrissy Taylor def. Chanelle Clare, 7-5, 6-3

#5 Kacie Knox def. Bethany Poppe, 6-2, 6-3

#6 Katie Holmes def. Brittany Grooms, 6-1, 1-0 retired

Doubles

#1 Dawson/Mages def. Kreidler/Poppe, 8-4

#2 Gennaoui/Knox def. Hartley/Miller, 9-7

#3 Taylor/Tudor def. Grooms/Clare, 8-2