PULLMAN, Wash.—The Vandal women's tennis team fought to a 5-2 decision over former conference rival Seattle U on Thursday. Idaho took the match in come from behind fashion after losing out on the doubles point.

Seattle U got a quick start in doubles with a 6-4 win on the No. 1 court. The Vandal duo of Ana Batiri and Lucia Badillos scored a 6-3 win on the No. 3 court. The doubles point went down to the wire on the No. 2 court. Madison Maloney and Barbara Carey outlasted Maria Tavares and Rita Bermudez, 7-6, to put the Redhawks up early.

The Silver and Gold quickly responded in singles play. Marianna Petrei, returning to the No. 1 position, tied the match up at 1-1 with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Michelle Lui. Seattle U answered back with a 6-3, 6-4 win on the No. 2 line, taking a 2-1 match-lead.

The Vandals shutout Seattle U the rest of the way, totaling four straight wins. Batiri drew the Vandals back to even in the match with a 6-3, 6-3 win on the No. 3 court. Tavares had a tight victory over Barbara Carey, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6. Badillos earned the clinching point on the No. 6 court, defeating Kristen Games in straight sets (6-0, 7-6).

Bermudez wrapped up the day with a three-set win (5-7, 6-1, 6-4) over Sari Kwee.

Idaho will be back in Pullman on Friday to take on Big Ski rival Northern Arizona.

Doubles

No. 1 – Michelle Lui/Kelli Woodman (SU) def. Belen Barcenilla/Celine Koets (Idaho), 6-3
No. 2 – Madison Maloney/Barbara Carey (SU) def. Maria Tavares/Rita Bermudez (Idaho), 7-6
No. 3 – Ana Batiri/Lucia Badillos (Idaho) def. Sari Kwee/Kristen James (SU), 6-3

Singles

No. 1 – Marianna Petrei (Idaho) def. Michelle Lui (SU), 6-4, 6-3
No. 2 – Kelli Woodman (SU) def. Belen Barcenilla (Idaho), 6-3, 6-4
No. 3 – Ana Batiri (Idaho) def. Madison Maloney (SU), 6-3, 6-3
No. 4 – Maria Tavares (Idaho) def. Barbara Carey (SU), 6-7, 6-4, 7-6
No. 5 – Rita Bermudez (Idaho) def. Sari Kwee (SU), 5-7, 6-1, 6-4
No. 6 – Lucia Badillos (Idaho) def. Kristen James (SU), 6-0, 7-6