WASHINGTON, DC --- The Howard women's tennis team continue their spring season with an upsetting loss to James Madison (7-0) at home this past weekend.

Losing only one break in No. 3 doubles, the Lady Bison played tug-a-war with the scoreboard before falling to the Dukes across all singles flights.  Last on the court was freshmen, Nicole Hutchinson, as she battled to the end losing a close match, 4-6. 3-6.

Doubles (2, 3*)

1. Amos/Harris vs. Roheman/Josiah, 5-5 unf.

2. Guibe/Heidenreich def. Umarah Mughnee/Harlow 6-3

3. Nelson/Bradshaw def. Kindha Nasef/Hutchinson 6-4

Singles (4, 5, 1*, 2, 3, 6)

1. Rachel Nelson def. Stacey Roheman 6-4, 6-1

2. Kimmy Herrock def. Jessica Josiah 6-2, 6-1

3. Rebecca Harris def. Nicole Hutchinson 6-4, 6-3

4. Emma Petersen def. Sajela Harlow 6-1, 6-0

5. Dylan Owens def. Christina Joynes 6-2, 6-0

6. Emily Bradshaw def. Margie Funches 6-0, 6-0

James Madison 3-2

Howard 1-2

Order of Finish: Doubles (2, 3*); Singles (4, 5, 1*, 2, 3, 6)