OWENSBORO, Ky. – The IU Southeast women's tennis team defeated Carlow University 4-2 before falling to Brescia University 7-0 to open conference play on Saturday.

Anna Littlefield and Katie Weimer got off to a quick start with a 6-0 win at No. 1 doubles and Emme Ellis and Sarah VanIsenberg secured the doubles point with a 6-2 win.

In singles play, Littlefield, Weimer and Ellis all won by 6-0, 6-0 scores to secure the win.

Against Brescia, Littlefield and Weimer fell 6-1, while Ellis and VanIsenberg lost 6-3.

In singles, Emma Ellis battled back after dropping her first set 6-2 but fell 6-4. Anna Littlefield dropped a 6-3, 6-2 decision at No. 1 singles.

IU Southeast heads to Hanover College on Friday.