KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Using a shorthanded lineup, the Drake University women's tennis team was unable to hold off UMKC in a 4-3 loss Sunday afternoon.
 
The Bulldgos jumped out to an early lead with the doubles' point as Carmen Palumbo teamed with Daria Walczak to win at No. 1 doubles, 6-4, while Liza Petushkova and Megan Webb won at No. 2 doubles, 7-5.
 
However, Petushkova an Palumbo both dropped their singles matches with Palumbo retiring in the middle of the second set at No. 2 singles. Walczak scored a singles point for the Bulldogs with a 4-6, 6-3, 10-3 win at No. 3 singles while Sophia Haleas earned a 6-2, 7-5 win at No. 4 singles.
 
The Bulldogs dropped the No. 5 and 6 singles matches, with UMKC earning a forfeit win at No. 6 singles.
 
Drake aims to rebound in its next match at the Bulldogs face UNI April 5 in their first Missouri Valley Conference match of the season in Cedar Falls.
 
 
UMKC 4, Drake 3
Mar 31, 2019 at Kansas City, Mo.
Singles competition
1. Katie Fries (UMKC) def. Liza Petushkova (DU) 7-5, 6-2
2. Riddhi Sharma (UMKC) def. Carmen Palumbo (DU) 6-3, 4-0, retired
3. Daria Walczak (DU) def. Grace Ball (UMKC) 4-6, 6-3, 10-3
4. Sophia Haleas (DU) def. Thanushree Vale (UMKC) 6-2, 7-5
5. Thea Dassy (UMKC) def. Megan Webb (DU) 6-3, 6-3
6. No player (UMKC) def. No player (DU), by forfeit
 
Doubles competition
1. Carmen Palumbo/Daria Walczak (DU) def. Thea Dassy/Yana Grechkina (UMKC) 6-4
2. Liza Petushkova/Megan Webb (DU) def. Katie Fries/Thanushree Vale (UMKC) 7-5
 
Match Notes
Drake 5-11
UMKC 6-12