John carroll hoped to build on some recently gained momentum entering a key match with Mount Union Tuesday, but the trip to Alliance did not yield the win the Blue Streaks had hoped for.
Despite some solid play all around, JCU could not get past the Purple Raiders and fell by a 6-3 count.
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Amy Marchlen and Ashley Bauer produced John Carroll's lone doubles win as they overpowered Tara Biedenbach and Courtney Adamsky, 8-3, in the #2 match.
In singles play, Marchlen became a two-time winner on the day by rolling past Mari Miki, 6-1, 6-0, in the #3 match. Reigning OAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week and #2 singles player Anna Navatsyk also prevailed by a 6-1 7-6 (8-6) score against Krissy Hallett.
Mount Union improved its record to 11-5 overall and 3-3 in league play, while John Carroll evened its marks to 5-5 and 3-3.