MOBILE, Ala. — Xavier University of Louisiana women's tennis, ranked third in the NAIA, lost 7-0 Sunday to NCAA Division I South Alabama,
The Jaguars (3-0) won all nine matches and clinched on the third singles court when Otoha Aoki defeated
Valaine Clarke 6-0, 6-2.
XULA freshman
Tianna Dixon, playing in her hometown, lost 6-3, 6-1 to Lara van der Merwe at No. 4 singles.
XULA's women and men will play three times at home this week: 3 p.m. Thursday against city rival Dillard, 2 p.m. Friday against Millsaps and noon Saturday against city rival Loyola, whose women are ranked 21st in the NAIA. The Dillard matches are a makeup after a Friday rainout.