COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College women's tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Shaw University in a non-conference match on Tuesday at the Richland County Tennis Center.
 
Valerie Essome picked up a hard-fought 7-5, 2-6, 10-4 victory at No. 1 singles over Shaw's Koirala Prerana. Senior Patricia Wamba, playing in her final home tennis match, defeated Shaw's Eni Anic 6-1, 6-4 at No. 4 singles.
 
Benedict falls to 10-8 overall.
 
The Lady Tigers will travel to play College of Charleston on Thursday.