JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Benedict College women's tennis team won their first match of the season on Saturday, defeating Edward Waters 5-2 in a SIAC match.
 
Benedict won the No. 1 and No. 2 doubles matches to earn the doubles point.
 
In singles action, Valerie Essome won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 1 singles. Patricia Wamba took a 6-4, 6-3 victory at No. 2 singles. Carmen Kpadonou cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 3, and Tanatswa Musabaeka also cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 4.
 
Benedict, now 1-2 overall and 1-0 in the SIAC, will travel to Sumter on Wednesday to take on USC Sumter in an exhibition match.