In its first action of the spring, the Central College women’s tennis team defeated Saint Ambrose University 4-3 Friday afternoon.

Central won four of six singles matches, including a 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 win at No. 2 by Lauren Gano. The bottom half of the Dutch lineup tipped the scales in their favor. Emily Blom won 6-4, 6-2 at No. 4, Sidney Peterson won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 5, and Rebekah Christensen won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 6. Despite losing the doubles point, the No. 2 tandem of Jenna Mitsuko Mahoney and Claire Smock won 6-2.

Next on Central’s schedule is hosting Willamette University (Ore.) on March 24th.