SAINT LEO, Fla. - The Saint Leo University women's tennis team took to the courts on Thursday to take on #6 Mississippi College. The Lions struggled to gain momentum throughout the match as the visiting Choctaws took the match 6-1. Candice Bernier was the lone Lion to earn a win. Saint Leo falls to 4-4 while Mississippi College remains undefeated at 12-0.

The Lions opened the match with a 6-1 win at number two singles by Camila Keller and Deren Ozel. However, a pair of 6-4 wins by the visitors gave them the early 1-0 lead.

Singles play saw all six courts end in straight sets. Candice Bernier earned a win at number two singles with a pair of 6-4 wins to cut the visitors lead in half, 2-1. The Choctaws rallied off four straight wins to earn the 6-1 match victory.

#6 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 6, SAINT LEO 1
DOUBLES
1. #14 Emily Buchanan/Ann Cabot Stockett (MC) def. #9 Candice Bernier/Catherine Rabatin (SLU); 6-4
2. Camila Keller/Deren Ozel (SLU) def. Rune Van Wyk/Katharina Weber (MC); 6-1
3. Anna Hudson/Rocio Martinez (MC) def. Sophia Johnson/Nicol Novak (SLU); 6-4
ORDER OF FINISH: 2, 1, 3
 
SINGLES
1. #4 Emily Buchanan (MC) def. #67 Deren Ozel (SLU); 7-5, 6-4
2. Candice Bernier (SLU) def. Katharina Weber (MC); 6-4, 6-4
3. Rocio Martinez (MC) def. Camila Keller (SLU); 6-1, 6-3
4. Rune Van Wyk (MC) def. Nicol Novak (SLU); 6-4, 6-0
5. Anna Hudson (MC) def. Sophia Johnson (SLU); 6-2, 6-0
6. Ann Cabot Stockett (MC) def. Allie Fernandini (SLU); 6-3, 7-5
ORDER OF FINISH: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 6
 
UP NEXT
Saint Leo closes out its week hosting top-ranked West Florida on Saturday, March 14 at the Saint Leo Tennis Center.  The match is set for an 11 a.m. start.