GREENTOWN, Ind. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) fell in a hard-fought 4-3 road match to Indiana University Kokomo on Thursday, February 19.

The Cougars opened strong in doubles play. At No. 1 doubles, Isabela Florez and Alejandra Parra earned a 6-2 victory over Chloe Schmidt and Kennedy Perrin. Saint Francis also secured the point at No. 3 doubles by default.

In singles action, Parra claimed a 6-1, 6-4 win at No. 1. Anna Yoder battled at No. 4 singles, earning a 6-2, 7-6 (5), 10-6 victory in a hard-fought match.

Up next, Saint Francis women's tennis will open Crossroads League play at Marian University on Sunday, February 22. Match time is slated for 1:30 p.m. at the Indianapolis Healthplex. 

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Leadership and Business; Nursing; and  Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.