ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell women's tennis team was edged by Big Ten foe Indiana, 4-3, on Friday afternoon at the Reis Tennis Center.

Sophomore Lan Mi, junior Lauren Stein, and freshman Emma Baker each claimed victories in the top three singles matches for the Big Red (0-5).

Indiana posted a pair of 6-3 victories in the top two doubles matches to claim the opening point of the day. Mi and freshman Tanya Fan Mi were the lone Cornell duo to claim victory in doubles action, winning 6-1 at No. 3 doubles.

The Hoosiers claimed a 2-0 lead behind a 6-0, 6-4 victory by Mejic over Fatima El Ashram.

Stein defeated Nihalani, 6-2, 6-1, at the No. 2 spot, and Baker won 6-0, 7-6 (1) in No. 3 singles, drawing the score even at 2-all.

Freshman Sofia Iantosca and Fan fell at the No. 5 and No. 6 spots, respectively, giving the Hoosiers the victory.

Mi closed out her No. 1 singles match with a 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory.

Looking Ahead

Cornell will return to the court on Sunday when it welcomes Niagara to the Reis Tennis Center. Doubles action is slated to begin at 1 p.m.