Hilton Head Island, S.C. – Erskine's upset bid of #8 Saint Leo University came up one set short as the Flying Fleet (10-4) fell to the Lions 5 to 4 in non-conference women's tennis action.

Erskine emerged from the doubles competition leading 2 to 1.  Sophomores Miranda Guthrie (Suwanee, GA, Home-schooled) and Sarah McDonald (Cottageville, SC, Colleton Preparatory Academy) won their #2 doubles match 8 to 5 while Corin Hallman (Mt. Pleasant, SC, Wando High School) and Mika Goyette (Brossard, Quebec, Ecole Secondaire De Mortague) had their 8-match win streak snapped, losing by the same score of 8 to 5 at #1 doubles.  Erskine won the third match by default as St. Leo was unable to play due to a recent injury.

Gaining another point at #6 singles by default, the Flying Fleet needed to win two of the five remaining singles matches.  Hallman won her match in straight sets but St. Leo tried the match at 4 to 4 with wins at #2, #3 and #5 singles.  At #4 singles, McDonald rebounded to win the second set and force the third set tie-breaker.  In another well-played close set, McDonald lost 6 to 4 to give the Lions the victory.

Erskine had won their previous five matches enter today's match.

Erskine will take a short rest to enjoy the remainder of their spring break.  Erskine travels to Augusta, Georgia, next Thursday to play Georgia Regents University.

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