Box Score Spring break 2019 is in full swing for Bethel Athletics as many teams have made their way to warmer climates for the week away from the Bethel University campus in Arden Hills. Mother Nature got the best of Bethel Athletics Wednesday as the only team that saw action was women's tennis. In addition to reading our daily blog here on BethelRoyals.com, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram pictures and more. Join us by showing how you are supporting the Royals this week by using the hashtag #BUSB19 on social media.

Women's Tennis: Hope 6, Bethel 3 (Box Score)
The Royals dropped a tough match to the No. 29-ranked Hope College the Flying Dutch, 6-3. Grace Riermann and Maggie Riermann won their sixth consecutive match at the No. 1 doubles position. BU dropped the final two doubles matches to trail 2-1 going into singles play.

Jill Weinzettel took her No. 4 singles match 6-1, 6-3 before Sydney Rott won No. 5 singles 6-2, 6-4. Grace Riermann fell at No. 1 singles in a three set thriller. After dropping the opening set 6-4 Riermann battled back to a 7-5 decision before dropping the third set 6-10.

Men's Tennis: Bethel vs. Hope (POSTPONED)
The Royals were set to take on Hope but rain forced the match to be postponed to tomorrow prior to BU's match against St. Lawrence.

Baseball: Bethel vs. Bethany (WV) College (POSTPONED)
Bethel's contest against Bethany (WV) College was postponed due to rain. The Royals will now take on Williams College instead for a single 9-inning game Friday, March 22 at Terry Park #2. First pitch will be at noon (ET). JV baseball will follow the varsity game against Denison University (OH).

Bethel takes on No. 9 Johns Hopkins tomorrow at noon Eastern Time.

Softball
Bethel enjoyed a day off from the diamond. The Royals spent the evening with President Jay and Barb, Dr. Washington and great friends of Bethel University the Stover family for a time of fellowship.

BU takes on Plattsburgh State tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. ET before taking on Concordia (Wis.) at 2 p.m.