Asheville, N.C. - Radford was edged by UNC Asheville, 4-3, in women's tennis action from the Asheville Racquet Club late last night. The match was moved indoors due to the inclement weather in Asheville and started at 8 pm.

In doubles action, UNCA earned the point taking the No. 1 and 3 matches. The No. 2 team of junior Caroline Downs (Radford, Va.) and freshman Camila Nolden (Florianopolis, Brazil) picked up a victory, 8-3.

The teams split in singles play. The Bulldogs earned victories at No. 1, 2 and 6. For Radford, Downs, freshman Ashton Downs (Radford, Va.) and freshman Cassandra Price (Deland, Fla.) won at No. 3, 4 and 5 respectively.

The Highlanders will head to Winthrop for a match with the Eagles on Sunday at 1 pm.

UNCA 4, Radford 3

Singles

1. Natasha Lucki (UNCA) def. Daniela Milano 6-0, 6-2
2. Rachel Rhoney (UNCA) def. Camila Noldin 6-4, 6-4
3. Caroline Downs def. Mary Fitzgerald (UNCA) 6-0, 6-1
4. Ashton Downs def. Lindsay Boykin (UNCA) 6-2, 6-1
5. Cassandra Price def. Whitney Abbott (UNCA) 6-2, 6-3
6. Morgan Martin (UNCA) def. Franny Shivar 6-0, 6-2

Doubles

1. Lucki /Rhoney (UNCA) def. A. Downs/Price 8-4
2. Noldin/C. Downs def. Martin/Fitzgerald (UNCA) 8-3
3. Abbott/Rachel Poole (UNCA) def. Milano/Shivar 8-5