The Rockhurst women's tennis team begin conference play with an 8-1 victory over William Jewell Saturday in Liberty,  Missouri.

The Hawks took a 2-1 lead after doubles, winning the No. 1 and No. 3 matches.

Samantha Czarnecki, Tamara Santos and Justine Berezintsev were victorious in singles play with two-set wins. Emma Persson, Anilu Barraza and Sara Flaxbeard captured third-set tie-breaker wins.

The win moves Rockhurst to 7-5  (1-0 GLVC) on the season.

Rockhurst 8, William Jewell 1