SALISBURY, N.C. — The Averett University women's tennis program dropped a road match against Methodist University on Wednesday afternoon at the Gene Clayton Tennis Center. 

Freshman Paula Ryhsen won her No. 4 singles matchup after dropping the first set 5-7, and winning the second set 6-1 forcing a third set where Ryhsen won 11-9.

At No. 5 singles, sophomore Alejandra Garcia earned a victory winning 6-3, 3-6, and 10-8 in the deciding set.

Methodist took all three doubles matches.

The Cougars are back in action when they host Randolph College Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.