WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Grace's women's tennis team dismantled Bethel 7-2 on Tuesday to kick off the 2018 season.

The Lady Lancers' performance in doubles gave Grace an early lead, resulting in an easy win at Miller Athletic Complex.

Emily Mast and Jenna Jackson coasted to an 8-2 victory at No. 1 doubles, and Carrie Copeland and Molly Fitzpatrick were even better with an 8-1 win at No. 2.

Jayna Armstrong teamed up with Shelby Bankson to score an 8-4 victory at No. 3 doubles, putting Grace ahead 3-0.

Mast continued her strong day with a 6-2, 6-3 win at No. 1 singles, and her sister Morgan Mast was spotless 6-0, 6-0 at No. 6 singles in her collegiate debut.

Jackson battled her way to a 4-6, 6-3, 10-6 victory at No. 3 singles, and Armstrong came away with a 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) win at No. 4.

"I'm very pleased with our effort tonight during a hot and muggy evening," said Grace head coach Marcus Moore. "Our freshmen looked like veterans in their first college matches. I couldn't be happier with our doubles. It was great to get off to a quick 3-0 lead against a well-coached and improved Bethel team."

The Lady Lancers' season continues on Thursday with a 4 p.m. match at NCAA Division I Valparaiso.

DOUBLES

1. E. Mast/Jackson won 8-2
2. Copeland/Fitzpatrick won 8-1
3. Armstrong/Bankson won 8-4

SINGLES

1. E. Mast won 6-2, 6-3
2. Copeland lost 3-6, 4-6
3. Jackson won 4-6, 6-3, 10-6
4. Armstrong won 6-1, 7-6 (9-7)
5. Fitzpatrick lost 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 9-11
6. M. Mast won 6-0, 6-0