GREENCASTLE, Ind. - Grace's women's tennis team came up just short in an afternoon match at DePauw on Saturday, falling 4-3 on the road.

Saturday's match kicked off Grace's spring schedule; it was held at DePauw's Indoor Tennis and Track Center.

Grace jumped out ahead after claiming the doubles' point. Jimena Ramirez and Maria Sandoval pulled out a narrow 8-6 win at the top doubles' court.

Anna Graves and Jenna Lewis also produced a win at No. 3 doubles by the score of 8-4.

In singles' play, however, Grace could only find victory at two courts. Lewis earned her second win of the day at No. 6 singles, battling from behind to win in three (2-6, 6-4, 6-0).

Lydia Ruegsegger replicated that effort, rallying from one set down to win with a scoreline of 1-6, 6-2, 6-2.

DePauw managed to rally in the match, however, winning at No. 1, 2, 4 and 5 singles to secure the team victory.

The Lady Lancers are just beginning their spring slate. Grace is poised to play at St. Francis (Ill.) on Monday for the next outing.



SINGLES

1. Ellen Gardner (DPUW) def. Jimena Ramirez (GRACE) 6-3, 5-7, 7-5

2. Sonal Matta (DPUW) def. Anna Graves (GRACE) 6-1, 6-1

3. Lydia Ruegsegger (GRACE) def. Kat Wilder (DPUW) 1-6, 6-2, 6-2

4. Valerie Doherty (DPUW) def. Maria Sandoval (GRACE) 7-5, 6-3

5. Kiley Shaw (DPUW) def. Kiersten Martin (GRACE) 6-4, 6-2

6. Jenna Lewis (GRACE) def. Franny Werner (DPUW) 2-6, 6-4, 6-0


DOUBLES

1. Jimena Ramirez/Maria Sandoval (GRACE) def. Sonal Matta/Kiley Shaw (DPUW) 8-6

2. Kat Wilder/Ellen Gardner (DPUW) def. Kiersten Martin/Lydia Ruegsegger (GRACE) 8-3

3. Anna Graves/Jenna Lewis (GRACE) def. Alex Preston/Valerie Doherty (DPUW) 8-4