AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's tennis team netted an 8-1 win over rival Augusta Tuesday afternoon.

The Pacers are now 8-5 overall and 2-3 in league play.

Head coach Steve Dahm's team jumped out to a 3-0 lead in doubles action. Teresa Franco Dias and Olivera Veskovac tallied an 8-5 with at the top spot. Kayla Calvert and Victoria Giannaccini registered a 9-7 victory at No. 2 while Elena Bompieri and Alice Neves garnered an 8-5 victory at the No. 3 slot.

Veskovac rolled to a 6-1, 6-3 decision at the No. 1 singles position. Karina Blas wasted little time in dismantling her foe 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2. Bompieri totaled a 6-4, 6-0 victory at the No. 3 slot.

Calvert needed extra time to defeat her opponent at No. 4, winning by a score of 7-5, 3-6, 10-5. Giannaccini posted a 6-2, 3-6, 10-4 win at No. 5.  

The Pacers return to action Friday when they travel to Columbus State at 2:30 p.m.