ROCK ISLAND -- After a lengthy weather delay and a venue change, the Augustana Vikings women's tennis team earned a win in their first dual match of the season, defeating the Millikin Big Blue by a score of 9-0.

The Vikings swept doubles play to begin the match 3-0, led by a win at No. 1 from Caitlyn Hanulikova and Hannah Colbert by a score of 8-5. At No. 2, Natasha Gauerke and Anna-Maria Huebel defeated their opponent 8-4, while Ava Lannen and Mia Reese squeaked out an 8-7 (7) victory at the third position.

Weather forced singles play to be moved indoors at the Quad Cities Tennis Club, where Augie went a perfect 6-0 to complete the sweep. Hanulikova and Colbert were among the first to finish, picking up wins at No. 2 and 3 by scores of 6-1, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-1. Mikayla Kelly also earned a quick victory at No. 6, defeating her counterpart 6-1, 6-1. Huebel took down her opponent at No. 1 singles in the first set, but was defeated in the second to force a tiebreaker. Heubel fended off her opponent to come away with a 10-8 win. Both Gauerke and Jaina Burkett snagged two-set victories at No. 3 and No. 4 to complete the victory for the Vikings. 

WIth the win, Augie is now 1-0 both overall and in the CCIW. The team will host a pair of conference foes on Saturday, September 16 when they welcome in Illinois Wesleyan and North Park.