Manitoba's Michelle Englot suffered her first lost at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, making the top of the standings that much tighter.
Englot fell to defending champion Chelsea Carey of Calgary.
Ontario's Rachel Homan is first at 7-and-0. Englot is second at 6-and-1.
Carey has inched closer and is 5-and-1.
Quebec's Eve Belisle is 5-and-2.
The top four teams after the round-robin qualify for the Page Playoff.