ST. PETER, Minn. - The Bethel University women's tennis team saw its 2021 season come to a close Friday afternoon dropping a close MIAC Playoff semifinal match at Gustauvs Adolphus, 5-3. 

Bethel took a 2-1 lead winning at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles in convincing fashion. After GAC took No. 6 singles, Maggie Riermann gave BU another point winning in straight sets. Gustavus took a 4-3 lead winning No. 4 and No. 5 singles leaving it down to Grace Riermann and Mackenzie Novak. Each won their opening set before dropping the second and forcing a third set. Riermann and Novak both played their oppenonts about as tight as you can get before the Gusties ultimately came away with a No. 3 singles win ending the match.

The Royals concluded the season with a 10-7 overall record.

Singles competition

1. Ginger Valentine (GACW) vs. Grace Riermann (BUW) 4-6, 6-3, 4-5, unfinished

2. Maggie Riermann (BUW) def. Simona Potockova (GACW) 7-5, 6-3

3. Anna Stutz (GACW) def. Mackenzie Novak (BUW) 6-7, 6-4, 6-3

4. Sydney Douglas (GACW) def. Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) 7-6, 6-2

5. Alli Laux (GACW) def. Sydney Rott (BUW) 7-5, 6-4

6. Rachel Lindrud (GACW) def. Rylee Schurman (BUW) 6-4, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Grace Riermann/Maggie Riermann (BUW) def. Ginger Valentine/Simona Potockova (GACW) 8-2

2. Mackenzie Novak/Sydney Rott (BUW) def. Anna Stutz/Hannah Borgh (GACW) 8-2

3. Sydney Douglas/Rachel Lindrud (GACW) def. Rylee Schurman/Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) 8-0