ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – The No. 24th-ranked Bethel women's tennis team fell to a tough Carlton team, ranked No. 39 nationally, Saturday afternoon, 9-0. The loss snaps the Royals' program-best winning streak of 13 matches and moves them to 3-1 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Junior
Emma Thole fell down a set at fourth singles, but battled hard in the second, exchanging breaks until finally taking it 6-4. In the third set tiebreaker, she was unable to match her opponent's energy, quickly falling behind 0-9. She was able to come by a couple points before she was defeated 2-6, 6-4, 2-10
• After gaining a 3-0 lead, No. 1 doubles team
Lauryn Douglas and
Michaella Sullivan saw their opponents change strategy, causing them to come up short the next four consecutive games. They were able to gain one more to tie it 4-4, but couldn't keep up, ultimately losing 4-8.
• No. 3 singles player
Julia Baber exchanged breaks throughout her entire match, but was never able to get the critical points she needed to break back, falling in both sets 4-6, 4-6.
QUOTE FROM COACH FERNELIUS
"We played hard today. They're a great team and we knew this one was going to be tough. We're working hard every day to get better and we'll be ready to come back next week."
THE SCORES
Singles:
1. Amelia Asfaw (CC) def.
Lauryn Douglas (BU) 6-3, 6-0
2. Mary Frances Hose (CC) def.
Michaella Sullivan (BU) 6-1, 6-1
3. Mariam Nechiporuk (CC) def.
Julia Baber (BU) 6-4, 6-4
4. Miriam Shteyman (CC) def.
Emma Thole (BU) 6-2, 4-6, 10-2
5. Kiley Pickens (CC) def.
Courtney Nuest (BU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Ryann Witter (CC) def.
Bryna Eigenfeld (BU) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles:
1. Mary Frances Hose and Amelia Asfaw (CC) def.
Lauryn Douglas and
Michaella Sullivan (BU) 8-4
2. Mariam Nechiporuk and Ingrid Smith (CC) def.
Julia Baber and
Emma Thole (BU) 8-4
3. Katerina Smiricinschi and Ryann Witter (CC) def.
Courtney Nuest and
Bryna Eigenfeld (BU) 8-0
UP NEXT
The Royals are back at Ona Orth Saturday, April 13 taking on St. Scholastica.
