WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Grace's women's tennis team held on for a well-deserved 5-4 win over Indiana Tech on Wednesday.

The Lady Lancers (2-5) grabbed a crucial advantage after winning two of three doubles' points. Natalia Kurkova and Molly Fitzpatrick won 8-1 at No. 1, while Katie Etter and Jenna Jackson teamed up for an 8-2 victory at No. 3. Gabrielle Lawrence and Mariah Zumbrun battled to an 8-5 loss at No. 2.

Lawrence at No. 5 singles and Etter at No. 6 singles put Grace on the verge of victory with each claiming identical 6-0, 6-1 wins against the Warriors (0-2). Kurkova then secured the win for Grace with a comfortable 6-2, 6-1 victory at No. 1.

Jayna Huber dropped a hard-fought three setter at No. 4 singles, 6-4, 2-6, 2-10, and Jackson lost a close 4-6, 3-6 match at No. 3.

The Lady Lancers continue league play on Saturday with a trip to Bethel at 12 p.m.

DOUBLES

1. Natalia Kurkova/Molly Fitzpatrick won 8-1
2. Gabrielle Lawrence/Mariah Zumbrun lost 5-8
3. Katie Etter/Jenna Jackson won 8-2

SINGLES

1. Natalia Kurkova won 6-2, 6-1
2. Molly Fitzpatrick lost 2-6, 1-6
3. Jenna Jackson lost 4-6, 3-6
4. Jayna Huber lost 6-4, 2-6, 2-10
5. Gabrielle Lawrence won 6-0, 6-1
6. Katie Etter won 6-0, 6-1