After three consecutive matches ending in 9-0 sweeps, the women’s tennis attempted to break the streak on Saturday against Thomas More.

With a conference opponent, the Yellow Jackets struggled to earn any points and ultimately lost 9-0 against the Saints.

According to head coach Ron Headlee, the head coach for Thomas More has built a strong lineup.

“Thomas More has a very nice lineup. [Head coach Chris Eilerman] continues to keep bringing in players from his club which makes for an easy transition,” said Headlee.

Thomas More featured the returning PAC singles champion in sophomore Brooke Warden. Warden blanked senior Wendy Wall by consecutive sets of 6-0. Headlee said that Warden continues to be the best player in the conference.

Sophomore Noelle Hughes scored two points in the second set and fellow sophomore Brooklyn Shoup scored one in the first. As for the rest of the singles play, Waynesburg was held to zero points.

Waynesburg struggled in doubles play, as well, being held scoreless in two of three games. The duo of seniors, Wall and Liz Ensminger, were able to put up three points in doubles as they were paired together for the first time in a few matches.

For Waynesburg, it was senior day, which Ensminger said brought an additional element of excitement to the matches.

“Senior day was a lot of fun and it was great to play with Wendy,” said Ensminger.

Waynesburg has been struggling this year to replace the void left by junior Aubree Brown who is out for the year after sustaining a shoulder injury. Although Brown has been sidelined all year long, she said she has remained positive and has been able to help the team.

“This is just a bump in the road that all athletes have during their athletic careers,” said Brown. “I try to give the other girls advice on players that they’re playing, who I have played in the previous two seasons.”

Brown has remained vital to the team, despite her injury, by offering advice to players on various opponents, something which Headlee has noticed.

“Aubree still continues to support her team,” said Headlee.

The loss to Thomas More drops the record of the Jackets to 1-8 and 0-6 in conference.

The season is coming to a close for the Jackets, as they have three matches left with two on the road.

To round out the season, the Jackets will travel to play Bethany on Wednesday, past publication date, then travel to play Pitt Greensburg on Saturday. Next week, they will be back in action when they take on Geneva at Waynesburg on Monday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m.