MOBILE, Ala. | South Alabama got behind early but battled back in singles play to defeat West Alabama 5-2 in the opening match of the season.
West Alabama earned quick wins at number one and three, with Haina Franco and Ming Deewajee defeating Nikola Novotna Luminita Tutunaru 6-4 on court one and Heden Ly and Hardija Vidnere beating Otoha Aoki and Caraline Scheufler 6-4 at number three.
With South down 0-1, attention turned to singles, where South was able to gain ground. The Jags tied the match at 1-1, with Caraline Scheufler beating Emiri Takanishi 6-0, 6-2 at number six.