Wheeling, W.Va. - Charleston took its first loss of the season in Mountain East play this afternoon, dropping a tough decision to the Hilltoppers from West Liberty.

Juniors Ana Maria Pena (Bogota, Colombia) and Taylor Todd (Columbus, OH) playing third doubles won the lone point for doubles against West Liberty.
 
Senior Kelsey Hensley (Ashland, KY) and sophomore Jackie Bakos (Potomac, MD) picked up two points in singles.
 
Singles
 
Lauren Howard def. Toni Katipa 0-6, 6-2, 6-0
Kelsey Hensley def. Emily Dawson 6-3, 6-2
Raquel Cabero def. Ana Pena 6-2, 7-5
Alex Barr def. Marieve Edwards 6-0, 5-7, 6-1
Jackie Bakos def. K. Pinchuk 6-2, 7-6, 7-5
Andrea Puga def. Alize Uyttenhove 7-6 (7-2), 7-5.
 
Doubles
 
Howard/Cabero def. Katipa/ Hensley 8-3
Dawson/Barr def. Edwards/Bakos 8-2
Todd/Pena def. Pinchuk/ Pauley 8-2