WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Esther Smith and Taryn Wuensch earned two points in singles competition as Grace's women's tennis team lost 7-2 to Bethel College on Tuesday.

Wuensch came from behind in her No. 2 singles match after falling in the first set 6-7 (6). She staved off a loss with a 7-5 win in the second set before clinching the match with a 6-2 win in the decisive third set.

Smith proved too strong for her opponent at No. 6 singles as she won by the score of 6-4 in both of her sets.

The Lady Lancers (0-5; 0-5 Crossroads League) could not manage any other points against the Pilots (5-3; 3-2 CL).

Grace won at least one game in every set against Bethel. In doubles competition, Nicole Beguin and Janelle Hess were the most competitive with an 8-3 loss at No. 2 doubles.

Beguin and Hess were the closest in defeat during singles play as well. Beguin lost 6-1, 6-4 at No. 3 singles, and Hess fell 6-3, 6-3 at No. 4.

Kristin Cassidy and Sarah Hinkel each won at least two games during their singles matches.

The Lady Lancers will hope for their first win of the season on Saturday when they travel to Goshen College for an 11 a.m. match.

SINGLES COMPETITION

1. Kristin Cassidy lost 6-2, 6-1
2. Taryn Wuensch won 6-7 (6), 7-5, 6-2
3. Nicole Beguin lost 6-1, 6-4
4. Janelle Hess lost 6-3, 6-3
5. Sarah Hinkel lost 6-1, 6-1
6. Esther Smith won 6-4, 6-4

DOUBLES COMPETITION

1. Kristin Cassidy/Taryn Wuensch lost 8-2
2. Nicole Beguin/Janelle Hess lost 8-3
3. Sarah Hinkel/Esther Smith lost 8-1