(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 6)- The McKendree University women's tennis team lost its first match of the spring season on Saturday to Washburn University 8-1.

The Bearcats fall to 4-2 overall and will face Drury University on Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

"I am really proud of how we played today," said head coach Raquel Allen. "Their effort was noticeable, but we played a good team today. Tori played really well toady and I am very proud of her stepping up and securing us a win at No. 3 singles."

Match-by-Match Results
McKendree - 1
Washburn - 8

Singles
1. Shkembi,Laura (WU) def. Kelcie Comley (MCK) 6-3, 7-6 (7-0)
2. Blackim,Jodie (WU) def. Janelle Fung (MCK) 6-0, 6-1
3. Tori Lindsay (MCK) def. Krause,Jennifer (WU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
4. Holloman,Whitney (WU) def. Jessica Gaither (MCK) 6-2, 7-6 (7-5)
5. Johnston,Holly (WU) def. Charlee Goodman (MCK) 6-0, 6-0
6. Shepler,Gwen (WU) def. Hannah Harry (MCK) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles
1. Blackim,Jodie/Burr,Ally (WU) def. Janelle Fung/Kelcie Comley (MCK) 8-0
2. Shepler,Gwen/Holloman,Whitney (WU) def. Jessica Gaither/Charlee Goodman (MCK) 9-7
3. Gonzales,MaKenna/Shkembi,Laura (WU) def. Tori Lindsay/Hannah Harry (MCK) 8-0