ROHNERT PARK, Calif-  Behind an impressive performance in singles play, the Sonoma State women's tennis team fought off a 2-1 deficit after doubles to defeat 45th-ranked Academy of Art 6-3 on Saturday afternoon in Rohnert Park.  The Seawolves see their season record evened out at 1-1 with the big win.

As referenced, the Seawolves didn't get out to a strong start, dropping the Nos. 1 and 2 doubles matches.  The battle at No. 1 was particularly painful as Haley Hickcock and Stephanie Hoffmire fell by a 9-7 score.

Singles play, however, was a different story.  In a group of extremely close contests, three went to third set tiebreakers as the Seawolves took five of six points.

Dana Carollo led the way with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 victory over Kukanda Phukchampa, the region's 7th-ranked singles player.  Another impressive victory was earned at No. 3 by Megan White, who prevailed 7-6 (9-7), 6-1 over the west's 14th-ranked player, Laone Bothshoma.

The Seawolves sealed the victory with triumphs at Nos. 4, 5, and 6 as Brooke McBride, Katya Welborn, and Sheena Johnson all came through with wins.

Sonoma State is back in action on Tuesday when they host Sierra College in a scrimmage.  Their next regular season match is against UC Davis on Friday.

Sonoma State 6, Academy of Art 3
Feb. 5, 2011 at Rohnert Park, Calif.  (Seawolf Tennis Courts)

SINGLES
1.  Carollo (SSU) def. Phukchampa (AAU), 6-3, 4-6, 6-1
2.  Phan (AAU) def. Hickock (SSU), 6-1, 6-3
3.  White (SSU) def. Botschoma (AAU), 7-6 (9-7), 6-1
4.  McBride (SSU) def. Hadj (AAU), 0-6, 6-3, 6-2
5.  Welborn (SSU) def. Tenerio (AAU), 6-3, 6-4
6.  Johnson (SSU) def. DeWalt (AAU), 5-7, 6-0, 6-1

DOUBLES
1.  Phukchampa/Hadj (AAU) def. Hickock/Hoffmire (SSU), 9-7
2.  Phan/Botschoma (AAU) def. Carollo/McBride (SSU), 8-4
3.  White/Johnson (SSU) def. Tenerio/Hedin (AAU), 8-0