ROGERS, Minn. – The Bethel University women's tennis team opened its 2021 campaign with an 8-1 victory over Saint Mary's Friday evening at Rogers Tennis Club.

Jumping right into MIAC play, the Royals opened with a doubles sweep in dominating fashion dropping only two games. A veteran team took the top four singles matches while Sydney Rott dropped a tight two sets at No. 5 singles. Sophomore Rylee Schurman locked in a win at No. 6 singles playing to a 6-3,6-0 decision.

Bethel makes the quick turnaround taking on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse tomorrow (Saturday, March 6) at the Rogers Tennis Club. First serve comes at Noon.

Bethel University 8, Saint Mary's University 1

Singles competition
1. Grace Riermann (BUW) def. Colleen Lois (SMU) 6-1, 6-4
2. Maggie Riermann (BUW) def. Natalie Peterson (SMU) 7-5, 6-2
3. Mackenzie Novak (BUW) def. Maggie Frye (SMU) 6-2, 6-4
4. Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) def. Kailee Johnson (SMU) 6-1, 6-3
5. Zoie Becker (SMU) def. Sydney Rott (BUW) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
6. Rylee Schurman (BUW) def. Emily Henderson (SMU) 6-3, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Maggie Riermann/Grace Riermann (BUW) def. Colleen Lois/Natalie Peterson (SMU) 8-1
2. Mackenzie Novak/Sydney Rott (BUW) def. Kennedy Morgan/Kailee Johnson (SMU) 8-0
3. Rylee Schurman/Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) def. Maggie Frye/Maddie Dosser (SMU) 8-1