ST. LOUIS - On Friday afternoon, the Missouri Baptist University women's tennis team competed against McKendree University (Ill.). The Spartans grabbed wins at the top and the bottom of their singles roster, but could not overcome the Bearcats in a 7-2 loss. 

McKendree came on strong and snatched wins at all three doubles positions.

Sophomore Krista Tyson once again proved her determination on the court. Tyson started strong, gave up one, but came back to take her singles round against Kelcie Comley 6-2, 2-6, 10-5.    Newcomer Lindsey Burgess wouldn't let up defending Hannah Harry in the singles and won both 6-3. 

The Bearcats closed out the match with wins at No.'s 2, 3, 4 and 5.

With the loss, the Spartans fall to 0-1 on the year.

Next up is the Principia (Ill.) Tournament on Feb. 19-20, 2016.

Final Results

Doubles:

1. Kelcie Comley/Janelle Fung (MCK) def. Krista Tyson/Dani Jo Stevenson (MOBAP) 8-3

2. Jessica Gaither/Charlee Goodman (MCK) def. Emily Brown/Rafaela Davide (MOBAP) 8-2

3. Tori Lindsay/Hannah Harry (MCK) def. Lindsey Burgess/Haley Grueber (MOBAP) 8-3

Singles:

1. Krista Tyson (MOBAP) def. Kelcie Comley (MCK) 6-2, 2-6, 10-5

2. Janelle Fung (MCK) def. Dani Jo Stevenson (MOBAP) 6-2, 6-3

3. Tori Lindsay (MCK) def. Emily Brown (MOBAP) 6-3, 4-6, 10-6

4. Jessica Gaither (MCK) def. Haley Grueber (MOBAP) 6-2, 6-2

5. Charlee Goodman (MCK) def. Rafaela Davide (MOBAP) 6-1, 6-4

6. Lindsey Burgess (MOBAP) def. Hannah Harry (MCK) 6-3, 6-3