UPLAND, IN -- For the first time in eight years, the Spring Arbor University women's tennis team has defeated the Taylor University Trojans. The Lady Cougars downed Taylor 6-3 and according to SAU Coach Peggy Calderone was some of the best tennis she has seen from her girls in a long time.

"We played so well and almost swept the doubles," said Calderone. That's what I am really impressed with is our doubles play. We've improved a lot in that area, and each of these ladies have worked so hard."

Kristin DeBruyn and Hope Roelofs won their match at #1 doubles 8-5 and Quincy Banini and Paige Fallu captured a point at #2 doubles 8-4 and Katie Storrer and Jenna Bart almost made it a trifecta but wound up losing in a tiebreaker 9-8 (7-5).

In singles play, DeBruyn, Roelofs, Banini, and Storrer all picked up wins in straight sets.

The win was very important as it lifts Spring Arbor over Taylor in the standings and for the all-important seeding process for the post season League tournament. The Cougars are now 5-3 overall and 4-3 in the CL while Taylor is 4-5 overall and 4-4 in the Crossroads. Taylor's league action is complete, while Spring Arbor will host Huntington on Saturday at 3:00.