SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Lake Superior State defeated Ashland 5-4 in a women's tennis match Sunday at the Arbuckle Student Activity Center. The Lakers improved to 2-1 overall and in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Holly Daniel and Kaitlynn Hutinson were successful over AU at No. 2 doubles with an 8-2 victory. At No. 1 doubles Erin Anderson-Scott and Sarah Awe played a close match, losing 9-8 (7-6). Tess Marton and Teodora Gavric fell short, 9-8 (7-4) at No. 3 doubles.

The Lakers earned the victory over Ashland in singles competition, winning at Nos. 2 through 5. Anderson-Scott, Marton, Hutchinson, and Daniel were all victorious in straight sets.

The Lakers head to Ohio for three GLIAC matches starting Sept. 13 at Lake Erie.

LSSU 5, Ashland 4