Columbia, Mo. - Westminster College used a couple of forfeits to top Stephens College 6-3 Wednesday in women's fall tennis action.

The Blue Jays (1-2) got forfeit wins at #3 doubles and #6 singles. After winning at #5 singles, and splitting the remaining two doubles matches, Westminster picked up the deciding points with a retirement win from sophomore Sarah Heeter (Columbia, Mo./Rock Bridge) at #1 singles, and a straight-set victory by junior Courtney Darkow (Columbia, Mo./Rock Bridge) at #4 singles.

Westminster (Mo.) vs Stephens
Sep 28, 2011 at Columbia, Mo.
Westminster (Mo.) 6, Stephens 3
Singles competition:
1. Sarah Heeter (WCWT) def. Dina Kaissi (STEP) 1-6, 5-1, retired
2. Grace Pittman (STEP) def. Megan Slayton (WCWT) 6-3, 6-3
3. Natalia Ramirez (STEP) def. Lara Banner (WCWT) 6-0, 6-7 (2-7), 1-0 (13-11)
4. Courtney Darkow (WCWT) def. Vanessa Tuepker (STEP) 6-1, 6-0
5. Amy Osborn (WCWT) def. Hannah Hessler (STEP) 6-0, 6-0
6. Kristen Fisher (WCWT) def. No player (STEP), by forfeit
Doubles competition:
1. Dina Kaissi/Grace Pittman (STEP) def. Sarah Heeter/Megan Slayton (WCWT) 9-7
2. Kristen Fisher/Courtney Darkow (WCWT) def. Natalia Ramirez/Vanessa Tuepker (STEP) 8-3
3. Lara Banner/Amy Osborn (WCWT) def. No player/No player (STEP), by forfeit