ROGERS, Minn. – Rain outside forced the match indoors, but that didn't slow down the Bethel University women's tennis team who clinched a MIAC Playoff spot following an 8-1 victory over St. Scholastica.
Grace Riermann and
Sydney Rott stay undefeated as a duo improved to 18-1 with an 8-2 decision.
Emma Thole and
Rylee Schurman at No. 2 doubles went the distance pulling it out in a tiebreaker. BU went up 3-0 after its No. 3 doubles pair of
Elise Bierbaum and
Ingrid Goldstrand also pulled away in a tiebreaker.
Five wins in singles play were highlighted by Rott's super tiebreaker win at No. 2.
Emma Thole at No. 4 has now won eight of her last 10 battling to a 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory.
The Royals close out the regular season Sunday afternoon hosting Carleton at Rogers Tennis Club with a 2 p.m. start time.
Bethel (MN) 8, St. Scholastica 1
Singles competition
1.
Grace Riermann (BUW) def. Julia Maier (CSS) 6-1, 6-2
2.
Sydney Rott (BUW) def. Madilyn Jankila (CSS) 6-4, 3-6, 10-6
3. Martina Garcia (CSS) def.
Elise Bierbaum (BUW) 6-1, 6-2
4.
Emma Thole (BUW) def. Mishell Benitez (CSS) 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)
5.
Rylee Schurman (BUW) def. Anna Ritchie (CSS) 6-3, 6-0
6.
Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) def. Maya Nibbe (CSS) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles competition
1.
Grace Riermann/
Sydney Rott (BUW) def. Madilyn Jankila/Julia Maier (CSS) 8-2
2.
Emma Thole/
Rylee Schurman (BUW) def. Martina Garcia/Anna Ritchie (CSS) 8-7 (9-7)
3.
Elise Bierbaum/
Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) def. Ava Warren/Mishell Benitez (CSS) 8-7 (8-6)
