Box Score PORTLAND, Ore. - The Whitman College women's tennis team responded after Saturday's loss, bouncing back to take down Trinity (TX) 6-3 on Sunday in a match hosted at Lewis & Clark.

"Everyone played so well, said head coach John Hein. "We had a strong start in doubles and persevered through some runs that Trinity made."

Hein's sentiments were echoed by senior Lorin DeMuth. "Our team really came together this weekend and it was evident in the big result today. It's always a great match with Trinity."

The Blues (5-2) set the tone with a sweep in double play, all 8-6 victories. Andei Fukushige and Andrea Gu got things started, giving Whitman its first point with a win over the Trinity pair of Mary Kaffen and Zoe Kaffen. Whitman ensured itself of the lead after doubles play when Angel Le and Anastasiya Redkina took down their Tiger opponent at the two.

Wins by Fukushige at the one and Le at the three clinched the match early for the Blues. Both won easily as Fukushige topped Ashley DeBauge 6-1, 6-3 and Le took down Francesca Canjar 6-4, 6-2.

The tightest singles match came on the No. 2 court as Gu rallied from a set down to top Zoe Kaffen 4-6, 6-2, 10-6.

The Blues are next in action when they play their spring home opener on Saturday, Feb. 29 against Gustavus Adolphus. Start time is set for 9:00 a.m.