ST. PETER, MINN.—The No. 29 Bethel University women's tennis team prevailed at No. 1 doubles and singles in a 6-1 loss at No. 23 Gustavus Adolphus on Friday.
"Unreal day for Lauryn, and for Lauryn and Michaella in doubles" said Royals head tennis coach Drew Fernelius. "We actually had a match point at No. 3 doubles too and Michaella almost won her singles. Team played one of their best matches of the year against the best team we play this season."
The Royals fall to 17-2, 6-2 MIAC, while the Gusties improve to 27-5, 5-0 MIAC.
Gustavus 6, Bethel 1
No. 1 doubles resulted in a 7-6 (7-5) triumph from Lauryn Douglas/Michaella Sullivan. Bryna Eigenfeld/Claire Keller dropped a close 7-5 match at No. 3 doubles.Â
Douglas gave the Royals their lone point of the match with a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles. Michaella Sullivan fell by a narrow 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) margin at No. 2.
Bethel will conclude their 2025-26 regular season against Saint Benedict tomorrow, Saturday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m.
