NORTHAMPTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's tennis team suffered its first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) setback of the season on Saturday, dropping a 6-3 decision at Smith College.

The Lyons, who are ranked 12th in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's (ITA) Northeast poll, fell to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in league play, as their five-match winning streak came to an end. The Pioneers improved to 2-2 and 2-2.

During doubles play, junior Sarah Geocaris (Newport Beach, CA/Sage Hill School) sided with sophomore Rosalyn Chesky (South Hadley, MA/Wilbraham & Monson Academy) for an 8-2 win in the top position. However, the Lyons trailed by a 2-1 count heading into singles after suffering two setbacks, including one by a narrow 8-6 count in the third slot by senior Caralina O'Connell (Norwalk, CT/Brien McMahon) and junior Ellen Van Faasen (Manchester, MA/Manchester Essex Regional).

Chesky earned a 6-3, 6-0 victory in fifth singles, while sophomore Allesandra DiOrio (Cumberland, RI/Lincoln School) notched a 6-4, 7-6 win at three. Three Lyons fell in straight sets, while senior captain Katherine Knies (Purdys, NY/North Salem) rallied to force a third set during an eventual 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 loss.

Wheaton plays its next two matches at home, beginning with a Tuesday contest against Babson College in NEWMAC play at 3:30 p.m.