GRINNELL – Cornell's women's tennis team wrapped up Midwest Conference dual play Sunday with a 9-0 setback to regular-season champion Grinnell on the road.
 
The Rams (7-4 overall, 4-2 MWC) finished third in the MWC standings behind Lake Forest (5-1) and Grinnell (6-0). Cornell earned a berth to the MWC Team Tournament next April, where it will face Lake Forest in the semifinals.
 
Cornell had reeled off five consecutive dual wins prior to Sunday's finale against the undefeated Pioneers (6-0 overall).
 
Cornell No. 1 singles player Tansy Graves dropped a 6-2, 6-2 decision, while sister Mac Graves fell 6-2, 6-3 at the No. 2 position. Grinnell gave up only five total games at No. 3-6 singles.
 
In doubles play, No. 2 partners Tansy Graves and Ashley Mink fell 8-2. Grinnell won 8-1 at both No. 1 and No. 3 doubles.
     
Coming up – The Rams compete at the MWC Individual Championships Oct. 14-15 in Madison, Wis.