WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Grace's women's tennis team was unable to upset Crossroads League-leading Indiana Wesleyan on Wednesday.

Despite the 9-0 scoreline, Grace gave the Wildcats (7-0, 6-0 CL) a battle at several positions.

The Lady Lancers (7-2, 4-2 CL) were strongest in doubles' competition. Emily Mast and Jenna Jackson fell 8-5 at No. 1 doubles, and Carrie Copeland and Molly Fitzpatrick were competitive in an 8-4 defeat at No. 2 doubles.

Jayna Armstrong almost pulled off a singles' victory but lost 6-4, 6-4 at No. 4 singles. Fitzpatrick nearly forced a tiebreaker before losing 6-1, 7-6.

The Lady Lancers hit the road on Thursday, playing at Adrian College in Michigan.

DOUBLES

1. E. Mast/Jackson lost 5-8
2. Copeland/Fitzpatrick lost 4-8
3. Bankson/M. Mast lost 1-8

SINGLES

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