ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University Women's Tennis struggled against the NCAA D-II Lindenwood University (Mo.) Lions on Friday in a 7-2 loss.

Missouri Baptist's Krista Tyson defeated the Lions in doubles and singles. Tyson is now 4-1 in single and 2-0 against NCAA D-II opponents.

The Spartans lost 9-0 in their previous matchup last season. In 2016, they have closed the gap with wins at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles on Friday.

Cheyenne Anderson proved to be a constant fighter, but fell just short of a singles win 6-3, 4-6, 1-0.

"This was a good match for our girls. Got to face some good competition, plus winning at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles is a huge statement," said Cole Stevenson, Head Tennis Coach. "Also, really proud of Cheyenne. She just wouldn't go away."

Spartans travel to University of Illinois-Springfield (Ill.) on March 4. First serve is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.

Doubles

Krista Tyson/Dani Jo Stevenson (MBU) def Gloria Marras/Clara Piccamiglio (LU) 8-4

Anna Barbasheva/Alexis McCarthy (LU) def Emily Brown/Rafaela Davide (MBU) 8-1

Diana Castro/Alexandra Medvedeva(LU) def Lindsey Burgess/Haley Grueber(MBU) 8-3

Singles

Krista Tyson (MBU) def Anna Barbasheva (LU) 6-4 7-6 (4)

Gloria Marras (LU) def Dani Jo Stevenson (MBU) 6-2 7-5

Clara Piccamiglio (LU) def Emily Brown (MBU) 6-3 6-0

Diana Castro (LU) def Rafaela Davide (MBU) 6-1 6-3

Daria Ivanova (LU) def Cheyenne Anderson (MBU) 6-3 4-6 1-0 (3)

Rebeca Aguilar (LU) def Lindsey Burgess (MBU) 6-0 6-1