MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State recorded their second consecutive shutout at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Pod, blanking Southern 4-0 at the Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center Saturday.

Alabama State (5-5, 5-0 SWAC) picked up the doubles' point to start the match with wins at number one (6-1) and number two (6-3) to take a 1-0 overall lead. They were also leading at number three when the match was halted due to the point being decided.

Madalena Andrade won her match at number one singles 6-2, 6-2 over Tanaka Chakanyuka, while Urska Velec defeated Sasha Taruberekera 6-2, 6-3 at number three singles. The match was decided with the Lady Hornets' Francesca Duca picking up a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Takalani Molaoa of Southern at number four singles.

They return to action against Jackson State on Sunday (2 pm) to conclude conference play in the pod. No fans will be allowed inside the Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center. Alabama State University is a mask mandatory campus, including all of its athletic venues.

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