Raleigh, NC – The Peace College tennis team fell to NCAA Division II Mt. Olive today 3-6 in non-conference action. Mt. Olive won the #1 and #2 doubles matches and #1-#4 singles matches but due to low numbers had to forfeit the #3 doubles set and the #5 and #6 singles matches.

In doubles action, Liza Bridgers/Anna Hesmer were defeated by Kristen Jones/Monica Barone 8-1 at the #1 flight.
In the #2 doubles match, Ellen Smith/Michelle Atkinson lost to Carol Aro/Jennifer Moats 8-1. At #3, Kristen Robison/Denishia Craven won by forfeit.

Liza Bridgers was defeated in #1 singles by Carol Aro in two straight sets 6-1, 6-0. At #2, Anna Hesmer lost to Monica Barone 6-1, 6-0. At #3 and #4, Ellen Smith was defeated by Kristen Jones 6-1, 6-2 and Michelle Atkinson dropped to Jennifer Moats 6-2, 6-0. Kristen Robison and Denishia Craven both won by forfeit at the #5 and #6 flights.

Peace dropped to 4-6 overall and will resume USA South Conference action again on Sunday at Greensboro College.