MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Rhodes (Tenn.) defeated Hendrix, 9-0, on Wednesday in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) opener for both teams inside the Dunavant Tennis Complex. The Warriors fell to 2-1 in dual matches on the road.

Eleanor Burks and Greer Ayers in No. 1 doubles and Emma Self and Avery Stephens in No. 2 doubles each won five games for Hendrix (2-4, 0-1 SAA).

In No. 1 singles, Burks won the first set, 7-5, before falling in three.

Rhodes (4-0, 1-0 SAA) won five singles matches in straight sets.

The Warriors return to Hatcher Tennis Center for five-straight non-conference dual matches, starting March 8 against Ozarks (Ark.). First serve is set for 7 p.m. CT.