Women's Tennis: Rio Hondo beats Antelope Valley 7-2 for first win

Rio Hondo College secured its first win of the 2016 season thanks to its 7-2 non-conference victory over visiting Antelope Valley College on Tuesday.

Nicole Robbins, Diana Laureano, and Alejandra Vasquez were all winners in two matches for Rio Hondo. Robbins and Laureano combined for a win at No. 1 doubles while Robbins won her No.1 singles match and Laureano was victorious at No. 4 singles. Vasquez cruised to an easy victory at No. 5 singles and teamed with Trecia Gonzaga to win at No. 3 doubles.

Rio Hondo is back in action on Thursday (Feb. 11) at 2 p.m. when the Roadrunners open South Coast Conference play at home vs. Mt. San Antonio College.

Women's Tennis Box Score
Rio Hondo College 7, Antelope Valley College 2
February 9, 2016 @ Rio Hondo College

Singles
1. Nicole Robbins (RHC) def. Celsea McGrew (AVC): 6-1, 7-6
2. Karly Britton (AVC) def. Trecia Gonzaga (RHC): 6-3, 6-3
3. Delia Hidalgo (RHC) def. Laney Ricker (AVC): 6-0, 6-1
4. Diana Laureano (RHC) def. Kaitlyn Huston (AVC): 6-1, 6-1
5. Alejandra Vasquez (RHC) def. Sara Harr (AVC): 6-1, 6-0
6. Monica Rojas (RHC) def. Nina Nguimzon (AVC): 6-2, 6-7, (10-4) 

Doubles
1. Robbins/Laureano (RHC) def. McGrew/Huston (AVC): 8-3
2. Britton/Ricker (AVC) def. Hidalgo/Valverde (RHC): 8-4
3. Gonzaga/Vasquez (RHC) def. Harr/Nguimzon (AVC): 8-1 

Records: Rio Hondo 1-2, Antelope Valley 1-1