Hickory, N.C.----The 15th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs won five of the six singles matches Wednesday afternoon, prevailing 5-2 at #45 Lenoir-Rhyne University in South Atlantic Conference women's tennis action. Wingate improves to 14-3 overall and 9-1 in the SAC, while the Bears fall to 10-10 overall and 6-5 in league play.

DOUBLES

- Annika Hakovirta teamed with Flaminia Guidantoni for a 6-2 win at three doubles
- The Bears won at one and two doubles
- Lenoir-Rhyne took a 1-0 lead into singles play

SINGLES

- Chloe Kosmrlj prevailed 6-4, 6-1 at one singles
- Guidantoni rolled to a 6-0, 6-3 victory at three singles
- Alex Lopez picked up a 6-3, 7-6 win at four singles
- Fernanda Castillo notched a 7-5, 6-4 victory at five singles
- Hakovirta prevailed 7-6, 6-2 at six single

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Saturday, hosting UVA Wise at 1 p.m. on Senior Day
- The Bulldogs host Anderson Sunday at 2 p.m.