JACKSON, Miss. - The Belhaven University women's teenis team fell to a tough Freed-Hardeman University by a final score of  6-4 at Parham Bridges Tennis Complex.

Courtney Buffington won a hard fought battle in the No.4 singles spot, while Chantel Quarles defeated Emily Blackmarr by a final of 6-1, 6-2 at No 5 singles. Julia Keffer and Chantel Quarles had the lone win in doubles play.

Singles competition

1. Skylar Sullivan (FHU) def. Julia Keffer (BUWT) 6-0, 6-0
2. Selindae Tatum (FHU) def. Macey Lea (BUWT) 6-0, 6-0
3. Emaleigh Board (FHU) def. Cassidy Ainsworth (BUWT) 6-0, 6-0
4. Courtney Buffington (BUWT) def. Sydney Smith (FHU) 6-1, 4-6, 10-8
5. Chantel Quarles (BUWT) def. Emily Blackmarr (FHU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Ali Ann Russell (FHU) def. Emilie Ferguson (BUWT) 4-6, 6-3, 10-7

Doubles competition

1. Skylar Sullivan/Selindae Tatum (FHU) def. Courtney Buffington/Macey Lea (BUWT) 8-0
2. Sydney Smith/Emaleigh Board (FHU) def. Emilie Ferguson/Cassidy Ainsworth (BUWT) 8-2
3. Julia Keffer/Chantel Quarles (BUWT) def. Emily Blackmarr/Ali Ann Russell (FHU) 8-6

The Blazers will return to the courts on March 21 against LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. First serve is set for 10:00 a.m.

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