Kenosha, Wis. – The Carroll University's women's tennis team struggled against Carthage on Friday, falling 9-0.
 
In doubles play, Grace Krueger and Ashley LaBelle fought hard, but were edged by Carthage's number one pair, 8-6. Other Pioneers fell to a similar fate, with Maya Gaedtke with Carolyn Merktoris falling 8-4, and Rachel Papp with Fancesca Grimes falling 8-1.
 
In singles competition, Gaedtke put up a strong fight against Carthage's Rachel Adams, lasting three sets. Gaedtke won the first set, but couldn't hold the momentum, and she eventually was defeated in the final set (2-6, 6-4, 15-13). The other Pios unfortunately were bested in two sets, including Krueger (6-4, 6-2), LaBelle (6-2, 6-1), Lora Leach (6-4, 6-1), and Erika Bosman (6-2, 6-1).
 
Carroll looks to bounce back again, and will be on the road for the ITA championships next weekend to face new competition. Stay up to date on Pioneers women's tennis this season by going online to www.gopios.com, or by following the Pioneers on Facebook (Carroll University Athletics), Twitter (@pio_athletics), and Instagram (@pio_athletics).