CONWAY, Ark. – After women's tennis ended the 2018 year with a 8-1 victory over University of the Ozarks (Ark.) back in October, Head Coach Craig Kirchgessner and the rest of the Warriors hosted NCAA Division-II foe Harding Wednesday evening inside the Hatcher Tennis Center. Despite the Bisons taking a 2-0 lead, the Warriors' third doubles match saw Harding with just a one-game lead (7-6) but the Bisons escaped with a 8-6 match victory. Ultimately Harding downed the Warriors 9-0 from Conway in Hendrix's first match of 2019.

DOUBLES COMPETITION

1. Allison Carpenter / Emily Carpenter def. Shelby Worsham / Sarah Glass (8-0)
2. Allison Jenkins / Lindy Carpenter def. Greer Ayers / Cooper Chimbel (8-2)
3. Erm Young / Joey Crocker def. Sara Hoopchuk / Olivia Eddings (8-6)

SINGLES COMPETITION
1. A. Carpenter def. Worsham (6-1, 6-0)
2. L. Carpenter def. Ayers (6-2, 6-0)
3. Jenkins def. Chimbel (6-0, 6-3)
4. Crocker def. Glass (6-1, 6-2)
5. Young def. Morris (6-0, 6-0)
6. Alina Ivanova def. Hoopchuk (6-4, 6-0)

WHAT WAS SAID
"It was a great first outing against a tough opponent looking to win the Great American Conference this year," stated Coach Kirchgessner. "Both teams played well and with integrity; the Bisons were just too strong. I loved our support and we look to bounce back Saturday against Millsaps." 

UP NEXT
The Warriors will remain in Conway for a pivotal Southern Athletic Association showdown match against Millsaps Saturday, Feb. 9. The match is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. inside the Hatcher Tennis Center.