San Antonio - The Tiger women's tennis team lost an 8-1 decision to Division II's St. Mary's University on Thursday afternoon.

Trinity was swept in all three doubles matches to start the afternoon, falling behind 3-0 heading into singles play.  St. Mary's then went on to win five of the six singles contests, falling only in No. 5 singles.

Mackenzie Knoop and Thavindra Ekanayake lost 8-3 at No. 1 doubles, as did Kristy Hamilton and Stephanie Williamson at No. 3 doubles.  Caroline White and Kylie Hornbeck lost 8-2 at the second position.

Each of the singles matches was won in straight sets, with Hamilton earning Trinity's lone point with a 6-4, 7-5 win at No. 4 singles.

Trinity returns to action against another Division II opponent tomorrow, facing off against St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, at 1:00 p.m.