DUNCAN, Okla. - The Tarleton women's tennis team took on Cowley College Friday evening in Duncan, Oklahoma and picked up a 9-0 victory over the Tigers.

With games being played at Duncan High School, Tarleton was able to get in six singles matches and three doubles matches, despite not starting until after 4 p.m.

Alicia Perez won her match against Zsofio Biro 6-0, 6-1 in No. 1 singles action.  Adriana Jaskova defeated Kristin Richardson (6-0,6-1) and Mariana Frietas defeated Brittney Berryman (6-1, 6-1) in No. 2 and No. 3 singles respectively.

Melanie Barnes won her match against Mariah Vargas 6-0, 6-2, as Barnes returned to her hometown of Duncan.  Rounding out the singles matches were wins by Silvia Nieva (6-1, 6-1) and Kayla Deatherage, who needed three sets to overcome Mattie Craig (4-6, 6-3, 10-5).

In doubles action, the pairing of Frietas and Perez beat Biro/Berryman 8-2, while Jaskova and Barnes won their match 8-0 against Cornejo/Craig.  Deatherage and Nieva finished the day strong for the TexAnns, defeating Richardson and Evans 8-5.

Head coach Lance Drake discussed Tarleton's performance on the day.

"I thought we had a good week of practice and it showed on the courts today," said Drake.  "The girls were focused and executed most of the things we have worked on.  This was Cowley's first match of the semester, but their play improved as the matches progressed.  I am pleased with both singles and doubles and we will strive to improve this week."

The TexAnns have a couple of difficult matches in the next week when they face Ouachita Baptist, Delta State and Southwest Baptist.

Check back at TarletonSports.com for further results and information regarding the 2011 TexAnn tennis season.