Baseball | 3/17/2015 7:31:00 PM

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The Bethel University baseball team had one of their two off days throughout the spring break trip Tuesday. As a result, many of them, along with thousands of others, spent St. Patrick's Day at Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers, Florida. Before enjoying the beach, several went back over to the Minnesota Twins spring training facility and were able to interact with MLB stars Torii Hunter and Joe Mauer. Watch Torii Hunter talk about head baseball coach Brian Raabe.

Men's Golf

The Bethel University men's golf team took the day off from practice and competition, but stayed near the course. The Royals used their day of rest to watch more golf, as the team enjoyed the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.

Women's Golf

The Bethel University women's golf team completed the Cal Lutheran Invitaional on Tuesday afternoon. The Royals, who shot 344 on Monday, dropped a stroke on Tuesday and fell one place lower in the team standings. Bethel finished seventh out of the 12 total teams and it was Christine Piwnica that led the squad with a two-day total of 166 (85-81). Piwnica was tied for 16th. 

Softball

The Bethel University softball team split their two games on Tuesday afternoon. The Royals fell 6-7 in their opener to Ripon College, but were able to stomp Fairleigh Dickinson 9-0 in five innings. The Royals had the bases loaded in the fifth inning against Ripon, but weren't able to drive in the tying run from third. BU hit three home runs against Fairleigh Dickinson, including Kal Sorensen's grand slam with two outs in the third. Kelsey Johnson, who also hit a home run and had a home run ruled a double, allowed two hits in the pitching circle. 

Men's Tennis

Bethel University's men's tennis team defeated Concordia University-Wisconsin 8-1 at Star Island Resort Tuesday. The Royals swept the Falcons in doubles play and won all but No. 3 singles. In the five singles matches won, BU allowed CUW eight total sets out of a 68 played. Kolin Kiekhoeffer won his match at No. 2 singles 6-0, 6-0 and his match at No. 1 doubles 8-1.

Women's Tennis

The Bethel University women's tennis team stayed perfect in Florida, as the Royals swept Concordia University-Wisconsin 9-0. Anna Browning and Larissa Voss defeated their opponent at No. 3 doubles 8-0 and Voss again went unscathed at No. 4 singles with a final of 6-0, 6-0. Kourtney Jakubic also finished singles play with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 3 singles.