Conway, AR - The Hendrix College women's tennis team opened up their 2018 SAA Conference schedule with a match-up against Rhodes.

Rhodes defeated the Warriors (0-2) by a score of 6-3.

Sophomore Rebecca Sherman battled in two close matches.  She split in her matches, at #1 doubles, her and Sarah Walker won 8-0. She then fell in singles 6-4, 6-2.

Hendrix will compete next when they face John Brown on February 16th. The matches are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.

Singles competition
1. Dasha Safarian (RHODES) def. Rebecca Sherman (HENDRIX) 6-4, 6-2
2. Caroline Doherty (RHODES) def. Sarah Walker (HENDRIX) 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4)
3. Tricia Sculco (RHODES) def. Laela Zaidi (HENDRIX) 6-0, 7-6 (9-7)
4. Mia Mullen (RHODES) def. Sara Hoopchuk (HENDRIX) 5-7, 6-3, 10-7
5. Sarah Glass (HENDRIX) def. Kayle Thorson (RHODES) 6-4, 6-3
6. Karen Morris (HENDRIX) def. Grace Merriman (RHODES) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Rebecca Sherman/Sarah Walker (HENDRIX) def. Dasha Safarian/Tricia Sculco (RHODES) 8-0
2. Caroline Doherty/Mia Mullen (RHODES) def. Laela Zaidi/Sara Hoopchuk (HENDRIX) 8-3
3. Kayle Thorson/Marissa Bobay (RHODES) def. Sarah Glass/Karen Morris (HENDRIX) 9-7