NEW ALBANY – Jumping out to an early 2-1 advantage after doubles play, Northwest followed by taking five singles matches as the Lady Rangers won their first match of the season, 7-2, at BNA Bank Park Tuesday.

Northwest improved its record to 1-3 on the season with the win.

Northwest set the stage in doubles as Katie Burrall and Piper Johnson took the 8-0 victory on court one, which was followed by the 8-4 victory on court three by Emily Newman and Emily Standard.

In singles play, the Lady Rangers didn't let up as Northwest used wins on No.'s 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 to pull away for the commanding 7-2 victory. Individually, Johnson improved to 2-2 on the season with the 6-1, 6-2 win on court two against Northeast's Kerston Jumper.

Northwest will return home to host Holmes on Thursday at 3 p.m.

Singles competition
1. Katie Burrall (NWCC) def. Annie Tumbleson (NEMCC), 6-0, 6-3
2. Piper Johnson (NWCC) def. Kerston Jumper (NEMCC), 6-1, 6-2
3. Katey Gardner (NEMCC) def. Kaylan Myers (NWCC), 6-1, 6-1
4. Emily Newman (NWCC) def. Starla Rogers (NEMCC), 6-2, 6-0
5. Emily Standard (NWCC) def. Amber Norris (NEMCC), 6-2, 6-3
6. Kendall McCoy (NWCC) def. Calin Holley (NEMCC), 6-1, 6-3

Doubles competition
1. Katie Burrall/Piper Johnson (NWCC) def. Starla Rogers/Annie Tumbleson (NEMCC), 8-0
2. Katey Gardner/Kerston Jumper (NEMCC) def. Kendall McCoy/Kaylan Myers (NWCC), 8-0
3. Emily Newman/Emily Standard (NWCC) def. Calin Holley/Brittany Rencher (NEMCC), 8-4