Rochester, Minn. - Bethel women's tennis faced a tough challenge on Saturday, April 5, as they went up against the #38 nationally ranked Carleton Knights on the road. Despite a tough effort, the Royals were defeated 8-1 by Carleton, who dominated the match in both singles and doubles competition.
Singles Results:
- In the top singles spot, #14 Lauryn Douglas (Bethel) faced a tough opponent in #8 Amelia Asfaw (Carleton). Asfaw, who is ranked nationally, came out on top with a 6-1, 6-3 victory.
- Michaella Sullivan (Bethel) was defeated by Mariam Nechiporuk (Carleton) in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1.
- Claire Keller (Bethel) delivered the Royals' lone victory in singles, battling through a close match to defeat Miriam Shteyman (Carleton) 7-5, 2-6, 1-0 (10-8) in a thrilling tiebreaker.
- Julia Baber (Bethel) pushed #23 Kiley Pickens (Carleton) to a tiebreaker in the first set but ultimately fell 6-7 (4-7), 6-0, 1-0 (10-5).
- Emma Thole (Bethel) fought hard against Ryann Witter (Carleton), taking the first set 6-4 before losing the next two 6-2, 1-0 (10-1).
- Courtney Nuest (Bethel) faced a similar fate, dropping her match 5-7, 6-4, 1-0 (10-3) against Piper Brown (Carleton).
Doubles Results:
- In the first doubles match, #9 Lauryn Douglas and Michaella Sullivan (Bethel) faced #7 Amelia Asfaw and Mariam Nechiporuk (Carleton), losing 8-6 in a tightly contested match.
- Julia Baber and Claire Keller (Bethel) were shut out by Ingrid Smith and Ryann Witter (Carleton), falling 8-0.
- The third doubles pairing of Elisabeth Langhus and Emma Thole (Bethel) fought hard but were defeated 8-3 by Amanda Black and Kat Smiricinschi (Carleton).
Match Summary:
With this loss, Bethel's record drops to 9-3, 4-1 MIAC, while Carleton improves to 10-2, 5-0 MIAC. The Royals will be back in action looking to bounce back in their next matchup against St. Olaf on Saturday, April 12, in Arden Hills.
Final Score:
#38 Carleton 8, #42 Bethel (MN) 1
Order of Finish:
Doubles (2, 3, 1); Singles (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 3)
