Women’s Tennis Sweeps Saint Ben’s 9-0

The Gustavus women’s tennis team picked up a 9-0 win over Saint Benedict on Wednesday afternoon in St. Joseph, Minn.  The Gusties swept both the singles and doubles competitions, improving to 13-7 overall and 6-0 in the MIAC.

After ten straight matches on the road, a period in which the they went 5-5, the Gusties will be back at home on Saturday, April 21.  Gustavus will take on MIAC opponent St. Thomas at 4:00 p.m. at the Brown Outdoor Courts.

Singles competition

1. Alex Erickson (GAC) def. Aly Brandell (CSB) 6-3, 6-2

2. Megan Gaard (GAC) def. Lauren Jones (CSB) 6-1, 6-2

3. Laurel Krebsbach (GAC) def. Sarah Rossman (CSB) 6-3, 6-2

4. Megan Born (GAC) def. Megan Seipel (CSB) 6-2, 6-3

5. Mallory Shellum (GAC) def. Alicia Vargas (CSB) 6-3, 6-0

6. Sophie Horton (GAC) def. Taylor Reiner (CSB) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Megan Gaard/Laurel Krebsbach (GAC) def. Aly Brandell/Sarah Rossman (CSB) 8-0

2. Alex Erickson/Megan Born (GAC) def. Megan Seipel/Lauren Jones (CSB) 8-3

3. Annie Mahoney/Mary Roop (GAC) def. Taylor Reiner/Alicia Vargas (CSB) 8-4