MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - Grace's women's tennis team had little trouble handling Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Tuesday in a 9-0 win.

The Lady Lancers (3-1, 2-1 Crossroads League) spoiled MVNU's first home match in program history, winning the first official contest at the newly opened Ramser Tennis Courts.

In doubles' play, Grace went a combined 24-4 against the Cougars (0-2, 0-2 CL). Emily Mast and Carrie Copeland won 8-1 at the top doubles' position, and Shelby Bankson and Briana Diehl also won 8-1 at No. 3. 

Jenna Jackson and Molly Fitzpatrick finished a perfect start in doubles with an 8-2 scoreline at No. 2.

Mast, who was named the NCCAA National Player of the Week on Monday, continued her undefeated season with a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 1 singles. Fitzpatrick was equally impressive at No. 4 singles with a 6-0, 6-1 win.

Copeland, Jackson, Bankson and Diehl each contributed to the Lady Lancers' sweep by winning in straight sets at their singles' courts.

Additionally, Samantha Meyer was perfect in exhibition play with an 8-0 victory over her opponent.

The Lady Lancers end the week with two more road matches. Grace plays at Trine on Thursday and at St. Francis on Saturday.

DOUBLES

1. Mast/Copeland won 8-1

2. Jackson/Fitzpatrick won 8-2

3. Bankson/Diehl won 8-1

SINGLES

1. Mast won 6-1, 6-0

2. Copeland won 6-0, 6-3

3. Jackson won 6-4, 6-0

4. Fitzpatrick won 6-0, 6-1

5. Bankson won 6-2, 6-1

6. Diehl won 6-1, 6-1