ROCK ISLAND -- The Augustana Vikings women's tennis team picked up a win in their first home match of the spring on Thursday, defeating the visiting St. Ambrose Fighting Bees by a score of 9-0.

Augie quickly earned a 3-0 lead in the match following a sweep of doubles. Hannah Colbert and Caitlyn Hanulikova earned a win at the top spot by a score of 8-2, while teammates Lily Schoeck and Lauren Oda secured a victory at No. 2 by an identical score. Grace Rider and Natasha Gauerke wrapped up the doubles sweep with an 8-1 at the No. 3 position.

In singles, all six matches went in favor of the Vikings. Four Vikings notched a 6-0 set in their victories, including a 6-0, 6-1 win at the No. 1 spot for Schoeck. Michaela Magee snagged a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 3, joined by Colbert at No. 4 (6-0, 6-1) and Oda at No. 6 (6-0, 6-1) as Vikings to post at least one set without dropping a game. Augie wrapped up the 9-0 win with triumphs at No. 2 and 5 from Hanulikova and Gauerke.

With the victory, Augustana improves to 8-6 overall. The team will play in their final regular season match on Saturday, April 15 when they host the Central Dutch. Start time is scheduled for noon from the Lower Campus Courts.