ORLANDO, Fla. ? Long Island State University defeated the Fighting Sioux tennis team 6-1 this morning in Orlando, handing UND its third straight loss during its spring trip to Florida.

The loss dropped UND's record to 9-5 on the season, while LIU improved to 2-4.

Senior Katie Wessman (Fargo, N.D.) picked up the lone UND victory in singles competition. She defeated LIU's Dara Lahens 6-2, 3-6 and 7-6 in No. 5 singles.

Junior Molly Maurer was the only other Sioux who avoided losing in straight sets. The Hutchinson, Minn., native fell to Stephanie Elie in No. 4 singles by scores of 5-7, 6-1 and 7-6.

Maurer teamed with senior Emily Callison (Mesa, Ariz.) to earn a victory in No. 2 doubles, defeating Elie and Amy Hosotsuji 8-6.

UND will continue its Florida swing tomorrow morning against Coastal Carolina.

Singles Results

1. Selma Babic (LIU) def. Emily Callison (UND) 6-2, 6-1

2. Ashley Harvey (LIU) def. Katie Callison (UND) 6-3, 6-1

3. H'Ann Johnson (LIU) def. Brynne Wischer (UND) 6-1, 6-0

4. Stephanie Elie (LIU) def. Molly Maurer (UND) 5-7, 6-1, 7-6

5. Katie Wessman (UND) def. Dara Lahens (LIU) 6-2, 3-6, 7-6

Doubles Results

1. Selma Babic/H'Ann Johnson (LIU) def. Brynne Wischer/Katie Wessman (UND) 8-2

2. Emily Callison/Molly Maurer (UND) def. Amy Hosotsuji/Stephanie Elie (LIU) 8-6

3. Dara Lahens/Ashley Harvey (LIU) def. Tiffany Reisenauer/Katie Callison (UND) 8-3