HARDING TOPS SEMO TENNIS

SEARCY, Ark. -- Southeast Missouri State University's women's tennis team suffered an 8-1 loss at Harding (Ark.) Monday afternoon.

The Otahkians, who fell to 4-7, recorded their lone victory at No. 1 doubles as Mel Thomas and Adrienne Bland prevailed.

Harding, a strong Division II squad which improved to 18-4, did not lose a set in sweeping the seven singles matches.

Singles

Pernilla Axelsson (H) def. Mel Thomas 6-1, 7-5

Laura Tollett (H) def. Jennifer Kirk 6-1, 6-1

Carolina Banuelos (H) def. Kathleen Davis 6-2, 6-1

Eva Axelsson (H) def. Adrienne Bland 6-1, 6-3

Daniela Corrales (H) def. Katie Berry 6-0, 6-0

Sara Campbell (H) def. Kay Ehlke 6-2, 6-3

Beth Bonbrisco (H) def. Jessica Campbell 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

Thomas/Bland (S) def. P. Axelsson/Banuelos 8-6

Tollett/E. Axelsson (H) def. Kirk/Davis 8-5

Corrales/Campbell (H) def. Ehlke/Campbell 8-1