TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa (4-5) picked up a 6-3 victory against NCAA Division I opponent Mercer (5-9) on Saturday at the Naimoli & Young Family Tennis Complex.

The Spartans trailed 2-1 following doubles action as the home-court team was able to win the No. 3 match. Kelsey Matthews and Katherine Pyne were victorious by a score of 8-4.

In singles, No. 1 Lauren Hewett won as her opponent retired following two games. Tampa also won the No. 3 through No. 6 matches from Viviana Tedino, Matthews, Pyne and Jenelle Morgan.