SAN ANTONIO, Texas- The Howard Payne University women's tennis is currently competing in the ITA DIII Women's Southwest Regional Championships, one of the most prestigious tournaments in collegiate tennis. Through the first couple of days, the Lady Jackets are competing well against the tough competition.

DOUBLES

Sisters Hannah Lightner and Julia Lightner extend their doubles winning streak to 9-0. The Lightner sisters beat Liana Herrera and Nataly Velasco from the University of Saint Thomas (8-3) in the round of 32. In the round of 16, Hannah and Julia Lightner defeated Breanna Taylor and Jaelyn Walker from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (8-5).

The Lightner sisters took down Allison Vo and Katie-Lynn Hoang from Trinity University (8-7) in the quarterfinals. Vo and Hoang are a part of a Trinity University team that is ranked no. 10 in the country in women's tennis.

SINGLES

Junior Kendra Werlein has advanced to the B semi finals draw after beating Makenize Newell from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (7-5, 6-3) in the quarterfinals. In the round of 32, Werlein beat Sonnae Garcia of Schreiner University (6-1, 6-2).

Up Next: The Howard Payne University women's tennis team continues Women's ITA play throughout the weekend. Hannah and Julia Lightner will compete against Rosabelle Andrade and Eva Kovachev from Trinity University Saturday afternoon at 3:30 PM. Kendra Werlein will go up against Cambrey Johnson from LeTourneau University Saturday at 10:30 AM.