WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary's University tennis coach Jeff Halberg knows that consistency is going to be a key to the success of his Cardinals women's team.

Sunday afternoon against Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference power Gustavus, the Cardinals were consistent — but it wasn't the type of consistency Halberg was looking for.

the Gusties won all six singles matches in straight sets — with SMU winning more than two games in just three of the 12 sets — as Gustavus handed the Cardinals a 9-0 setback.

"We played some pretty good tennis in the doubles to get off on a positive note, but in singles, (Gustavus) showed us why they are a nationally ranked team," said Halberg, who saw his No. 1 doubles team of Joni Peterson (New London, Minn.) and Amanda Clarke (Omaha, Neb.) fall 8-6, while Nicole Hilo (Mendota Heights, Minn.)-Anna Tomes (Stillwater, Minn.) and Angie Beissel (Hastings, Minn.)-Cassie Czech (Foley, Minn.) dropped 8-2 and 8-3 decisions at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles, respectively. "We have to improve our consistency on the singles court if we are going to be competitive this season."

Singles
1. Kris Rosborough (GAC) def Joni Peterson 6-0, 6-0
2. Kara Smiley (GAC) def. Nicole Hilo 6-2, 6-0
3. Lyndsey Palen (GAC) def. Amanda Clark 6-1, 6-0
4. Tara Houlihan (GAC) def. Allison Ast 6-1, 6-0
5. Katie Kuzma (GAC) def. Cassie Czech 6-1, 6-3
6. Rhiannon Fermoyle (GAC) def. Angie Beissel 6-3, 6-3

Doubles
1. Smiley/Palen (GAC) def. Peterson/Clark 8-6
2. Rosborough/Houlihan (GAC) def. Hilo/Anna Tomes 8-2
3. Kuzma/Fermoyle (GAC) def. Beissel/Czech 8-3