WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Grace's women's tennis team improved to 6-1 with a convincing 8-1 victory over St. Francis on Tuesday.

The Lady Lancers are enjoying their second-best start in team history, tying last year's 6-1 start.

The best start in program history came in 2008 when the Lady Lancers started 10-1 en route to an 11-2 final record.

Tuesday's match started with singles' competition. Emily Mast at No. 1 singles, Jayna Armstrong at No. 4 and Shelby Bankson at No. 6 were all perfect 6-0, 6-0 in their matches.

Carrie Copeland sped by her opponent to win 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2 singles, and Morgan Mast produced a quick 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 5 singles.

Grace only lost two games across the three doubles' court in a dominant finish to the match at Miller Athletic Complex. Emily Mast and Jenna Jackson were perfect 8-0 at No. 1 doubles, and Morgan Mast and Armstrong mimicked that perfect scoreline at No. 3 doubles.

Copeland and Molly Fitzpatrick also won 8-2 at No. 2 doubles.

The Lady Lancers will head to ITA Regionals to end the week in an annual test against the best teams in the Midwest.

DOUBLES

1. E. Mast/Jackson won 8-0
2. Copeland/Fitzpatrick won 8-2
3. M. Mast/Armstrong won 8-0

SINGLES

1. E. Mast won 6-0, 6-0
2. Copeland won 6-1, 6-1
3. Jackson lost 6-4, 4-6, 8-10
4. Armstrong won 6-0, 6-0
5. M. Mast won 6-1, 6-2
6. Bankson won 6-0, 6-0