ETTRICK, Va. - The Virginia State University women's tennis team secured a tough 5-4 win over the Lady Bulldogs of Bowie State University on March 13.

VSU holds steady to a 5-0 overall record.

The Lady Bulldogs collected automatic wins in a double and single game, due to a Trojans forfeit.

Junior transfer Sheila James and rookie Sydney Yao began the matchup with an 8-2 doubles win. Junior Monet Graves and sophomore Tamisha Richardson jumped on the 8-2 bandwagon to collect another doubles win for the Trojans.

Graves, James and Richardson prevailed in their singles set to give VSU a much needed edge to clinch a close win.

VSU will be back in action on March 17 to take on the Chowan Lady Hawks at 3pm at the VSU Tennis Complex.

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