HILTON HEAD, S.C. – Tarleton started its run of three matches over four days by handling Saturday's match against Slippery Rock 6-3 in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
 
"It was important to start quick today," said head coach Lance Drake. "Slippery Rock is the No. 5 team in their region and a very good team. We knew we needed to start strong – mission accomplished. That propelled us into singles and we got some good performances. I'm proud of how we carried ourselves on the court."
 
Tarleton came out swinging and swept doubles action, including an 8-0 sweep of the No. 2 match by Shelby Fillingame and Neetika Sud.
 
After Slippery Rock won the first singles match of the day, Erika Johnston and Neetika Sud secured Tarleton's win with victories in the No. 5 and 2 matches, respectively, before Alicia Barbaroux put the final touches on the match with the team's sixth win.
 
The complete results are as follows:
 
DOUBLES
1. Alicia Barbaroux/Sherine Salem (TSU) def. Lacey Cohen/Carla Corrochaho (SRU) 8-4
2. Shelby Fillingame/Neetika Sud (TSU) def. Viola Lugmayr/Olivia Warner (SRU) 8-0
3. Erika Johnston/Chrystalynn Shirley (TSU) def. Lauren Fadden/Amy Varckette (SRU) 8-3
 
SINGLES
1. Alicia Barbaroux (TSU) def. Lacey Cohen (SRU) 6-2, 6-3
2. Neetika Sud (TSU) def. Carla Corrochaho (SRU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Viola Lugmayr (SRU) def. Sherine Salem (TSU) 6-4, 2-6, 10-6
4. Olivia Warner (SRU) def. Shelby Fillingame (TSU) 2-6, 6-1, 10-8
5. Erika Johnston (TSU) def. Lauren Fadden (SRU) 6-1, 6-0
6. Allie Welch (SRU) def. Chrystalynn Shirley (TSU) 6-0, 6-0
 
Tarleton will return to action Monday and Tuesday in Hilton Head against Northwood and Edinboro, respectively.