FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Women's Tennis opened the 2023 campaign Thursday afternoon, but suffered a 6-1 setback to Henderson State at the Fort Smith Athletic Club.

Sofia Tominaga picked up the straight set win for the Lions at No. 5 singles, 6-2, 6-2. Joanna Potet went the distance at No. 1 singles, winning set one, 6-3, before dropping sets two and three.

Henderson State won both doubles matches for the doubles point.

UAFS next plays at University of the Ozarks at 1 p.m. Saturday.