ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – Southeastern scored its first ever win at the National Finals on Wednesday when the Savage Storm downed New York Institute of Technology 5-2 in the round of 16 at Altamonte Springs, Fla.

The win moves SE to 21-2 overall on the year and sets them up for a national quarterfinal appearance at 9 a.m (Eastern Time) on May 11 against either St. Mary's or Hawaii Pacific.

The Storm came out of doubles with a 2-1 advantage, with the duo of Maria Martinez and Luisa Auffarth cruising to an 8-1 victory at three doubles to score the match's first point.

Anna Buiukian and Samantha...