FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars hosted the Indiana University East Red Wolves at the Wildwood Racquet Club on Friday, February 27. 

IU East edged Saint Francis 4-3 in a tightly contested match.

In doubles play, Isabela Florez and Alejandra Parra secured a 6-4 victory at No. 1, while Blythe Collins and Madeline Lomont earned a 6-4 win at No. 3.

In singles action, Parra picked up a win in straight sets at No. 1, 6-3, 6-1. At No. 5, Lomont battled through three sets, winning the opener 6-3 before dropping the second 6-2. The freshman responded with a 10-8 victory in the tiebreak to claim the match.

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.