Hilton Head, S.C. – The Catholic University of America women's tennis team was edged in the first match of its annual Spring Break trip as they fell to Mount Union, 5-4.

Mount Union was able to take all three doubles matches which overcame four Catholic singles wins at No.'s 3-to-6.

Junior Erin Cole one a close match by tie-breaker at No. 3 singles to pick up the Cardinals biggest win of the day. Senior Lisa Genadry also won in a tiebreaker at No. 4, coming back from one set down to earn the win. 

Junior Elizabeth Ast and rookie Grace Connell won in convincing fashion at No. 5 and 6, going over 6-1, 7-5, and 6-2, 6-2, respectively.

Catholic will have a day off before returning to action on Wednesday, March 7 at 3 p.m., against Roanoke.

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