Boca Raton, Fla.- Lynn University's women's tennis team fought off the defending NAIA National Champions, Auburn Montgomery, in a 6-3 win on Wednesday afternoon. The Fighting Knights advance to 9-1 on the season.

With an automatic 1-0 lead after a default win in number three doubles, Andrea Berkova and Ioana Ivan teamed up for an 8-2 win over Chanel Cunningham and Hagar Caro. With a loss to the Warhawks number one doubles team, the Fighting Knights held a 2-1 edge over the Black and Orange.

Kim Przeszlowski picked up wins in singles after a loss with Alina Jane in doubles. A win by default in the sixth spot for singles added another point for the Fighting Knights. Berkova's singles win with Przeszlowski's locked in the win for the Blue and White.

Ana Kris also won, 6-2 and 6-1, over Caro for the Knights. The women take the court at the Perper Tennis Complex next on March 18 against California (Pa.). First serve is set for 6 pm. Fans can follow the action live at www.LYNNFightingKnights.com.