ST. GEORGE, Utah -- The Southern Utah University women's tennis team topped the Dixie State Trailblazer's in a hard fought battle in St. George winning the match 4-3.

Jessica Stefan began competition in the No. 1 position in singles play where she defeated Alexandra Hildreth 6-1, 6-3. Alexandra Ngo also claimed a T-Bird win in singles play where she topped Dixie State's Katelyn Longson 7-5, 6-1. 

Paula Tascon secured the third and final win in singles play against Anna Peterson 6-1, 6-4.

In doubles play, Ngo and Tascon defeated opponents Emma Templeman and Peterson 6-4. Zoe Tanti and Georgia Hosking also won their doubles match 6-2.

The Thunderbirds ultimately overcame the Trailblazer's 4-3.

The team looks to compete next against Sacrament State on Saturday, March 21.

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Southern Utah 4, Dixie State 3.

Singles

1. Jessica Stefan (SUU) def. Alexandra Hildreth (DSU) 6-1, 6-3.

2. Emma Templeton (DSU) vs. Zoe Tanti (SUU) 3-0, unfinished.

3. Juliana Honczurak (DSU) def. Daniela Cozzi (SUU) 6-4, 7-6.

4. Sabrina Longson (DSU) def. Georgia Hosking (SUU) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.

5. Alexandra Ngo (SUU) def. Katelyn Longson (DSU) 7-5, 6-1.

6. Paula Tascon (SUU) def. Anna Peterson (DSU) 6-1, 6-4.

Order of finish: 2, 1, 6, 5, 3, 4.

Doubles

1. Alexandra Hildreth/Juliana Honczurak (DSU) def. Daniela Cozzi/Jessica Stefan (SUU) 6-3.

2. Zoe Tanti/Georgia Hosking (SUU) def. Sabrina Longson/Katelyn Longson (SUU) 6-2.

3. Alexandra Ngo/Paula Tascon (SUU) def. Emma Templeton/Anna Peterson (DSU) 6-4.

Order of finish: 1, 2, 3.