ST. PAUL, Minn. - Bethel women's tennis was victorious once again, beating Hamline 7-2 for its 13th straight win, the best start in program history. BU took the top two doubles matches before picking up five points in singles play.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• No. 5 singles player Courtney Nuest traded breaks in her first set before taking it to a tiebreak, ultimately winning it 7-4. She then ran away with the second set, not letting her opponent even get one game
• Sophomore Bryna Eigenfeld started strong at 6 singles, winning the first set 6-1, but fell to a resilient player in the second 4-6. She then exchanged leads in the third set tiebreaker, before ultimately falling 6-1, 4-6, 8-10
• No. 2 singles player Michaella Sullivan was untouchable, winning the match in less than an hour 6-0, 6-0
 
QUOTE FROM COACH FERNELIUS
"Ladies came out with good energy today and played well. Nice to get another conference win as we continue our emphasis of getting better every day and enjoying the season one step at a time."
 
THE SCORES
Singles:
1. Lauryn Douglas (BU) def. Chloe Reyes (HU) 6-2, 6-0
2. Michaella Sullivan (BU) def. Ashley Pitzen (HU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Julia Baber (BU) def. Chrissa Muller (HU) 6-3, 6-1
4. Emma Thole (BU) def. Lynn Ngyuen (HU) 6-2, 6-0
5. Courtney Nuest (BU) def. Vanessa Pham (HU) 7-6 (7-4), 6-0
6. Elanna Kohner (HU) def. Bryna Eigenfeld (BU) 1-6, 6-4, 10-8 

Doubles:
1. Lauryn Douglas and Michaella Sullivan (BU) def. Ashley Pitzen and Chrissa Muller (HU) 8-1
2. Julia Baber and Emma Thole (BU) def. Chloe Reyes and Vanessa Pham (HU) 8-1
3. Elanna Kohner and Lynn Ngyuen (HU) def. Courtney Nuest and Bryna Eigenfeld (BU) 8-3

UP NEXT
The Royals have a long break before facing undefeated Carlton on Saturday, April 6 as the MIAC. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at Ona Orth Complex, weather permitting. 

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