SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Grace College women’s tennis team used balanced production to beat Spring Arbor 6-3 on Saturday afternoon.

The Lady Lancers (1-3, 1-3 Crossroads League) handed Spring Arbor its first loss of the season while Grace picked up its first win of the year.

Six players had a part in scoring a point for Grace. The Cougars (2-1, 2-1 CL) fell behind early when the Lady Lancers took two of the three doubles’ points. Natalia Kurkova and Molly Fitzpatrick won 8-6 at No. 1 doubles, and Katie Etter and Jenna Jackson earned an 8-4 win at No. 3 doubles.

Kurkova and Jackson went on to win their singles’ matches in straight sets as well. Kurkova fought off her opponent at No. 1 singles 7-6, 6-4, and Jackson coasted to a 6-2, 6-3 victory at No. 4 singles.

Gabrielle Lawrence eased away for a win at No. 5 singles 6-1, 6-1, and Mariah Zumbrun closed out the scoring with a 7-6, 6-3 victory at No. 6 singles.

“I thought the girls came ready to play today. From the opening points, they looked focused and appeared to be in good form early,” said Grace assistant coach Marcus Moore. “It was nice to get an early lead in doubles to give us momentum for singles’ matches.”

The Lady Lancers continue league play on Tuesday against perennial league powers Indiana Wesleyan. Grace hosts the Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. at Miller Athletic Complex.