Fredericksburg, Virginia - The Trinity women's tennis team fell 5-1 to the host University of Mary Washington in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championships on Friday.

Trinity completed its campaign with a 14-9 record. The Tigers competed in their third consecutive NCAA tournament, and were led by first-year Head Coach Matthew Haugen.

Mary Washington, ranked No. 21 nationally, won two of the three doubles and three singles matches to advance to Saturday's regional final.

The Tigers picked up their point in the dual match at No. 2 doubles, as Kathleen Lundquist and Liza Southwick prevailed 8-5. Kylie Hornbeck and Stephanie Williamson lost a tightly played No. 1 doubles matchup 9-8 (4-7). Caroline White and Gabrielle Roe wrapped up the season with an 8-1 record after being edged 8-6 on the No. 3 line.

The Mary Washington singles victories came in straight sets to clinch the overall team victory. Hornbeck finished up at 10-10 after falling at No. 1 singles, while White completed the season at 7-7 with her loss.  Lavinia Bendandi posted a 10-4 record from the No. 6 position for the season.

Trinity opened the NCAA postseason event with a 5-2 win over Otterbein University on Thursday afternoon.

The Tigers earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament by winning the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship on April 27. The Tigers defeated Schreiner University 5-0 at the Butch Newman Tennis Center to capture their third straight conference crown.