ROGERS, Minn. – It came down to the No. 1 singles match for the Bethel University women's tennis team to earn a 5-4 victory over St. Olaf. Freshman
Lauryn Douglas forced a super tiebreaker where she came out on top 7-5, 5-7, 10-7 giving the Royals their third straight victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• BU went up 2-1 after doubles play earning victories at No. 2 and No. 3.
•
Rylee Schurman remained a perfect 4-0 in singles play winning No. 5s 6-0, 6-4
• St. Olaf got three singles wins going up 4-3.
• Freshman
Julia Baber pulled out a win in straight sets, with the second having to go into a tie breaker at No. 2 evening up the team scores at four each.
THE SCORES
Singles competition
1.
Lauryn Douglas (BU-W) def. Olha Zubarieva (STO) 7-5, 5-7, 10-7
2.
Julia Baber (BU-W) def. Allie Prokosch (STO) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
3. Alexandra Berns (STO) def.
Elise Bierbaum (BU-W) 6-4, 6-1
4. Jane Spading (STO) def.
Emma Thole (BU-W) 6-4, 6-4
5.
Rylee Schurman (BU-W) def. Fiona O'Flaherty (STO) 6-0, 6-4
6. Sarah Clark (STO) def.
Bryna Eigenfeld (BU-W) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Olha Zubarieva/Allie Prokosch (STO) def.
Lauryn Douglas/
Julia Baber (BU-W) 8-7 (7-5)
2.
Emma Thole/
Rylee Schurman (BU-W) def. Sarah Clark/Jane Spading (STO) 8-1
3.
Elise Bierbaum/
Bryna Eigenfeld (BU-W) def. Anna Secor/Alexandra Berns (STO) 8-2
UP NEXT
The Royals return to non-conference play hosting Bemidji State at Rogers Tennis Center on Saturday, March 4. Start time is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
