Results

        NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana's women, ranked 15th in the NAIA, moved closer to .500 with a 6-1 victory Thursday against Olivet Nazarene at XULA Tennis Center.
        The Gold Nuggets (7-8) have a season-high three-match win streak and won five of their last six.
        Juliette Finch clinched on the first singles court with her 6-3, 6-4 victory against Narjis Mzibri. Lindsey Dixon and Bailey Whitley clinched the doubles point for XULA by defeating Nirva Patel and Mara Perez Guillen 6-3 on the third court.
        Olivet Nazarene is 3-7.
        Both XULA teams will play host to Texas Wesleyan at 10 a.m. Saturday. Added to the schedule this week were a pair of women's home duals: 9 a.m. March 18 against NCAA Division I Missouri State and 4 p.m. April 1 against Red River Athletic Conference opponent LSU-Shreveport.