WINONA LAKE, Ind. - For the fourth time this season, Grace's women's tennis team registered a 7-0 sweep. The Lancers defeated IU Kokomo on Monday afternoon at the Don Cramer Tennis Courts.

Grace (6-2) bounced back after dropping its previous match to get back in the win column. The Lancers were dominant from top to bottom, taking every possible point from the Cougars. It marks the sixth straight win against IU Kokomo, dating back to the 2017-18 season. 

The Lancers picked up the doubles point to gain the early momentum. All three pairings won with ease. 

Anna Graves and Lydia Ruegsegger blanked their opponent 6-0 to get the match started. Jimena Ramirez and Alejandra Sandoval dropped just one game on their way to clinching the point. Molli Runested and Kiersten Martin capped off doubles play with a 6-2 win at No. 3 doubles.

Singles play went in favor of the home team just as doubles action did. Martin got the ball rolling without dropping a game to win 6-0, 6-0. From there, Anna Graves tacked on another point in straight sets at the No. 2 slot. 

The next point came from Ruegsegger in the No. 3 position. Jimena Ramirez, who was credited with the clinching point, won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 1 singles. 

The final two points to secure the sweep were handled by Lydia Miller (6-2, 6-1) and Molli Runestad (6-2, 6-4). 

The Lancers will continue conference play against No. 19 Indiana Wesleyan on Thursday, Sept 21. First serve at the Don Cramer Tennis Courts is scheduled for 2 p.m.

DOUBLES

Ramirez/Sandoval def. Allen/Hiser, 6-1
Graves/Ruegsegger def. O'Rourke/Schmidt, 6-0
Runestad/Martin def. Oliviera/Perrin, 6-2

SINGLES

Jimena Ramirez def. Oliviera, 6-1, 6-0
Anna Graves def. Allen. 6-0, 6-2
Lydia Ruegsegger def. O'Rourke, 6-2, 6-1
Molli Runestad def. Hiser, 6-2, 6-4
Kiersten Martin def. Schmidt, 6-0, 6-0
Lydia Miller def. Koester, 6-2, 6-1