Grace Upsets No. 12 Holy Cross

WARSAW, Ind. - Grace's women's tennis team secured its biggest win of the season to date.

The Lancers stunned No. 12 Holy Cross, winning 4-3 on Thursday afternoon.

The Lancers needed every advantage to take down the ranked Saints squad, helping their cause early by winning the doubles' point.

Jimena Ramirez and Faith Valentine won 6-3 at No. 1 doubles; the early point was secured as Holy Cross had to forfeit No. 3 doubles.

Grace picked up an early advantage as the Saints forfeited No. 6 singles. But Holy Cross roared back to take the lead, winning at No. 2, 3 and 4 singles.

Ramirez won a gritty 6-3, 6-3 match at the top singles' court to even the score.

Lauren Harris took care of the rest, winning 6-1 in the first set at No. 5; she was impressive late with a 7-5 win in the second set for a match-clinching performance. 

The Lancers will get a shot at another ranked opponent at home on Friday. Grace will host Lewis-Clark State (receiving votes in the NAIA) on Friday at 2 p.m.

DOUBLES

1. Jimena Ramirez/Faith Valentine (GC) def. Viktoria Savvidou/Leah Gonzales-Edwards (HC) 6-3
2. Sofia Rocha/Anna Vanderhyde (HC) def. Shannon Brumbaugh/Landry Schrock (GC) 6-1
3. Grace won by default

SINGLES

1. Jimena Ramirez (GC) def. Viktoria Savvidou (HC) 6-3, 6-3
2. Leah Gonzales-Edwards (HC) def. Faith Valentine (GC) 6-1, 6-2
3. Sofia Rocha (HC) def. Shannon Brumbaugh (GC) 6-1, 6-1
4. Anna Vanderhyde (HC) def. Landry Schrock (GC) 6-3, 6-0
5. Lauren Harris (GC) def. Virginie Francois (HC) 6-1, 7-5
6. Grace won by default