MUNCIE, Ind. - The University of Dayton women's tennis team struggled against a strong Ball State squad Sunday, Feb. 26, falling 6-1 to the Cardinals at the Northwest YMCA.

Dayton's lone victory on the day came from sophomore Neena Katauskas, who battled back after dropping a tight first set to win at No. 2 singles. Katauskas and freshman Natalie Osiecki were locked in a tight battle at No. 1 doubles when the Cardinals clinched the point.

SINGLES
1. Maria Polishchuk (BSU) def. Natalie Osiecki (UD) 6-4, 6-3
2. Neena Katauskas (UD) def. Peelen (BSU) 5-7, 6-4, 1-0(8)
3. Amy Kaplan (BSU) def. Elizabeth Hamilton (UD) 6-2, 6-2
4. Jessica Braun (BSU) def. Laura Greb (UD) 6-1, 6-0
5. Elena Malykh (BSU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz (UD) 6-0, 6-3
6. Emily Desai (BSU) def. Jordan Mitchell (UD) 6-4, 6-2

DOUBLES
1. Natalie Osiecki/Neena Katauskas (UD) vs. Maria Polishchuck/Allison Mulville (BSU) 3-4, unfinished
2. Jessica Braun/Emily Desai (BSU) def. Elizabeth Hamilton/Laura Greb (UD) 6-0
3. Amy Kaplan/Elena Malykj (BSU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz/Jordan Mitchell (UD) 6-1

UP NEXT
The Flyers return to action Saturday, March 4 when they travel to Indianapolis, Ind. to take on Butler at 1 p.m.