Arden Hills, Minn. – The Bethel University women's tennis team took down Hamline University with a 8-1 victory on Tuesday afternoon. Lauryn Douglas led the way for the Royals with a 6-0, 6-0 singles win and a 8-1 doubles win with partner Julia Baber. With their win, BU clinches a position in the MIAC Playoffs. Royals improve to 14-2 (6-1) on the year after Tuesday's match.

THE SCORES

Singles competition

1. Lauryn Douglas (BU-W) def. Ashley Pitzen (HU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Julia Baber (BU-W) def. Lynn Nguyen (HU) 6-2, 6-0
3. Emma Thole (BU-W) def. Chloe Reyes (HU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Rylee Schurman (BU-W) def. Natalie Randall (HU) 6-2, 6-0
5. Bailey Albrightson (BU-W) def. Jenna Mahnke (HU) 4-6, 6-4, 10-4
6. Sydney Hubbard (HU) def. Skylar Robinson (BU-W) 6-4, 6-4

Doubles competition 

1. Lauryn Douglas/Julia Baber (BU-W) def. Ashley Pitzen/Lynn Nguyen (HU) 8-1
2. Emma Thole/Rylee Schurman (BU-W) def. Jenna Mahnke/Sydney Hubbard (HU) 8-4
3. Bailey Albrightson/Bryna Eigenfeld (BU-W) def. Chloe Reyes/Natalie Randall (HU) 8-6

UP NEXT

The Royals continue their conference play at the Baseline Tennis Center against St. Mary's University Thursday, April 20. The match scheduled for Sunday, April 23 against Gustavus Adolphus has been rescheduled for Friday, April 21st at Baseline Tennis Center with a 4:30pm start time.