WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Grace's women's tennis team concluded their regular season in defeat, falling 6-3 to the University of Saint Francis on Saturday.

Four different players helped earn points for the Lady Lancers (2-7; 2-6 Crossroads League), including a pair of freshmen.

The No. 3 duo of freshman Sarah Hinkel and sophomore Esther Smith earned Grace's only point in doubles competition. The pair outlasted stiff competition to win 8-6.

Kristin Cassidy and Taryn Wuensch came up just short at No. 1 doubles with an 8-6 defeat.

Wuensch got her win in singles competition, however, as the freshman took a 6-1, 6-4 victory at No. 2 singles.

Janelle Hess earned the third point for Grace in hard-fought three-set win. After losing the opening set 5-7, Hess recovered to win 6-3 and 6-2 at No. 4 singles for Grace.

The Lady Lancers shift their focus to next week's Crossroads League Tournament. Grace, the No. 7 seed in the tournament, will travel to Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday for a match with second-seeded Marian University.

SINGLES COMPETITION

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

DOUBLES COMPETITION

1. Kristin Cassidy/Taryn Wuensch lost 8-6
2. Nicole Beguin/Janelle Hess lost 8-1
3. Sarah Hinkel/Esther Smith won 8-6