The Lee University Women's Tennis team opened its home schedule with a 7-0 defeat of Carson-Newman University Thursday afternoon at the DeVos Tennis Center. The Lady Flames improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Lady Eagles dropped to 1-2.

Francesca Tondi and Carley Sickinger defeated Hannah Price and Abby Reis 6-2 at No. 2 doubles. Lisa Kirr and Lauren Trammell secured the team doubles point with a 6-4 win over Alisa Liashova and Klara Vuckovic. Asia Grzegrzolka and Micaela Belen Maiz completed the doubles sweep with a 6-4 advantage over Ana Carla Resende and Ali Harris.

Sickinger held off Harris 7-5 in the opening set of their No. 2 singles match. Sickinger posted a 6-4 score in the second set to give the Lady Flames a 2-0 lead. Tondi was a 7-5, 6-2 winner at No. 1 singles against Resende.

Grzegrzolka was pushed to three sets by Price. Grzegrzolka won the opening set 6-2, but Price fought back to claim the second set 6-1. Grzegrzolka held off Price 6-3 in the third set to win the individual battle and secure the team win.

Kirr posted matching 6-2 scores in her straight-set victory over Reis. Belen Maiz beat Liashova 6-3 and 6-4 in the fourth spot. Trammell completed the team shutout with a 7-5, 6-2 defeat of Vuckovic.

"We spoke about getting ready for a battle and our girls really showed up today," praised Lee head coach Patric Hynes. "It's hard to single out any one player today, it really was a complete team win. We haven't beaten them for quite a while, so it's nice to be on the other side of this result today. Great win for our girls."

The Lady Flames continue their home stand on Saturday against Lees-McRae College. The non-conference match is scheduled for a noon start.