ROSEMONT, Pa.– Eastern University Women's Tennis (2-0) ground out a 5-4 win at Rosemont College. With the match tied at 4-4, Nicole Hege was the only Eagle left on the court. The junior, playing in her first competitive singles match, was up a set and tied 4-4 in the second. She won the next two games at no. 6 singles to secure the match.

How It Happened:
The Eagles won two-of-three doubles matches to have the edge heading to singles. Emma Paugh and Lauren Good dominated with an 8-0 win at first doubles. Cara Degnan and Emily Stevens, on the other hand, had a battle at second doubles. The duo escaped with a 9-7 win at that spot. Hege and Allison Ryan also had a battle at third doubles. they came out on the short end of a 9-7 result.

In singles, Paugh and Good cruised to wins at the first two spots. Paugh did not drop a game and Good won 6-0, 6-1. Stevens, Degnan, and Ryan all dropped their singles matches to set the stage for the heroics from Hege.

Coach Spangler said:
"Emma and Lauren controlled their matches very well. Rosemont was pretty even through their line-up and we needed Nicole to earn a point at no.6. She did a good job closing out the match."

Up Next:
The Eagles are at Lebanon Valley College on Thursday.