ST. JOSEPH, Minn. — The Bethel University women's tennis team outperformed yet another MIAC team improving their record in conference play to 4-1. 
 
In doubles play, the Riermann sisters led the team with a decisive 8-0 victory at the first doubles position. Following suit, senior Mackenzie Novak and junior Sydney Rott topped the Bennies 8-4. Sophomores Rylee Schurman and Ingrid Goldstrand had a slow start, but kicked it into gear and pulled out an 8-7 win.
 
The Royals continued to dominate the Bennies as they went into singles play, where they won five of the six positions. At the No. 1 spot, junior Grace Riermann wasted no time besting her opponent 6-1, 6-1. Following in their teammate's footsteps, Maggie Riermann and Ingrid Goldstrand clinched the wins at the No. 2 and No. 4 spots in straight sets as well. Novak battled fiercely at the No. 3 spot, earning her a 7-5, 0-6, 10-4 win. Rott also squeaked out a victory in a close tiebreaker, with a score of 6-1, 4-6, 10-7. Schurman fell to her opponent at the No. 6 spot, giving the Bennies their sole win of the day. 
 
The women have a busy week approaching, with a match on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday against MIAC competitors. 
 
Bethel University 8, College of St. Benedict 1
Singles 

1. Grace Riermann (BU) def. Kayla McIver (CSB) 6-1, 6-1
2. Maggie Riermann (BU) def. Lily Fredericks (CSB) 6-1, 6-0 
3. Mackenzie Novak (BU) def. Peyton Kopel (CSB) 7-5, 0-6, 10-4
4. Ingrid Goldstrand def. Jane Bodensteiner (CSB) 6-0, 6-2
5. Sydney Rott (BU) def. Maria Bedford (CSB) 6-1, 4-6, 10-7
6. Grace Lee (CSB) def. Rylee Schurman (BU) 6-0, 6-1 

 
Doubles 

1. Grace Riermann/Maggie Riermann (BU) def. Kayla McIver/Lily Fredericks (CSB) 8-0
2. Mackenzie Novak/Sydney Rott (BU) def. Jane Bodensteiner/Peyton Kopel (CSB) 8-4
3. Ingrid Goldstrand/Rylee Schurman (BU) def. Grace Lee/Maria Bedford (CSB) 8-7(1)