TAHLEQUAH – Southern Arkansas edged the RiverHawks, 4-3, for their second loss this season that has been decided by a point. 

The Basics
Score: Northeastern State 4, Southern Arkansas 3
Records: Northeastern State (3-2), Southern Arkansas (3-1) 

HOW IT HAPPENED
The RiverHawks opened the match with an early edge and took doubles from Southern Arkansas with wins on courts one and two. 

The Muleriders pulled ahead in singles with court wins on two, four, and three. #3-ranked Tatjana Stoll got NSU back within one with a three-set win over #39-ranked Joanna Nowakowska on the central court. Melissa Vera pulled NSU even at 3-3 with Southern Arkansas with a 6-4, 6-3 victory on 5s.  

Focus turned to the lone remaining court at six, where SAU took the match 6-4, 7-6. 

BEYOND THE BOX
- Despite the weather forecast of rain Sunday, the match was scheduled in the preseason to be played indoors in Tulsa. 
- Second straight 4-3 loss to the Muleriders.  

 Up Next: Northeastern State returns to action on Feb. 28, where they will play three matches in San Angelo, Texas.