Grace College’s Briana Diehl wins a point in singles against Holy Cross on Monday. (Photo provided by the Grace College Sports Information Department)

WINONA LAKE – A sizzling start to the year continued for Grace’s women’s tennis team on Monday with a 9-0 win over Holy Cross.

The Lady Lancers (6-1) won all six singles’ courts in straight sets, although not without a fight from the Saints (0-3).

Emily Mast faced one of the toughest opponents of her season at No. 1 singles, coming out victorious 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. 

Carrie Copeland also battled to a win at No. 2 singles with a 6-0, 7-6 (7-5) scoreline, and Jenna Jackson outlasted her opponent a No. 3 singles with a 7-5, 6-1 win.

Molly Fitzpatrick (No. 4), Shelby Bankson (No. 5) and Briana Diehl (No. 6) each won handily in their singles’ matches.

In doubles’ play, Mast and Copeland combined for an 8-1 victory at No. 1. Jackson and Fitzpatrick at No. 2 doubles, and Bankson and Diehl at No. 3 doubles both won 8-2 in their matches.

“We were very solid today and earned some key wins against good players,” said Grace head coach Marcus Moore. “Our girls stayed the course when things were tough, specifically at one, two and three singles. And our four, five and six singles were sharp and took care of business early.”

The Lady Lancers remain at home Tuesday with a 3:30 p.m. match against Spring Arbor.