STEUBENVILLE – Franciscan University of Steubenville's Lady Barons Tennis team suffered another defeat Friday afternoon at the hands of nonconference foe Mount Union College, with a final match score of 9-0. This fifth loss continues their losing streak, and the Lady Barons drop to an overall standing of 1-6.

Franciscan showed their biggest competitive edge in the doubles rounds, with Lucia Neugebauer and Amanda Boik taking on Mount Union Raiders Julie Amabeli and Carolann Sterkenburg. Despite a defeat of 8-3, the efforts of the number three-seeded team was noticed by head coach Curtis Allen.

"They played well," said Allen. "Mount Union is a very good team, but we got a couple of game-wins in, which is always a good thing."

Number one seed in singles for the Lady Barons, sophomore Taylor McColgan was able to return to court today after a recent ankle injury. McColgan fell to Mount Union's Krissy Hallett, 6-0, 6-0.

The Lady Barons head back to courts tomorrow to take on University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The conference game is set to start at 1 p.m. at the Belleview Park courts.