ST. PETER, Minn. --- The Minnesota State women's tennis team fell to the Augustana Vikings 8-1 Saturday.

With the loss, MSU drops to 1-1 overall and in NSIC play. With the win, Augustana improves to 4-1, including a 1-0 mark in league play.

MSU lone point on the day came in the No. 2 doubles match. The team of freshman Destiny Lee and sophomore Melissa Mashburn defeated Christine Olivo and Heather Sullivan 9-7.

MSU was swept in the singles matches as the Vikings secured the 8-1 win.

Mashburn fell in three sets in the No. 2 singles match 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, while Lee lost the fourth singles match 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.

The Mavericks continue play on Sunday as they host the Sioux Falls Cougars. The dual is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.
 
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