Athletics

Women’s Tennis Stays Unbeaten In MIAC With Sweep Of Blazers

The No. 40-ranked Gustavus women’s tennis team stayed undefeated during Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play with a 9-0 victory over the College of Saint Benedict at Swanson Tennis Center on Friday, improving its overall record to 7-5 on the season.

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ST. PETER, Minn. – The No. 40-ranked Gustavus women’s tennis team stayed undefeated during Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play with a 9-0 victory over the College of Saint Benedict at Swanson Tennis Center on Friday, improving its overall record to 7-5 on the season.

“I think the team was excited to get back into match play again after a lengthy break,” said Head Coach Jon Carlson. “The energy was good and we played very well. The whole team is pumped to head into the second half of our season where we are as a team.”

Gustavus 9, Saint Ben’s 0

Singles

  1. Bri Hartmann (Jr., Owatonna, Minn.) (GAC) def. Tessa Rahrick (CSB) 6-2, 6-2
  2. Ally Baker (Sr., Rosemount, Minn.) (GAC) def. Erin Kolbow (CSB) 6-1, 6-0
  3. Katie Aney (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) (GAC) def. Ellen Stensrud (CSB) 6-0, 6-1
  4. Ginger Valentine (Fy., Delano, Minn.) (GAC) def. Kayla McIver (CSB) 6-1, 6-1
  5. Lilly Hartman (Jr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa) (GAC) def. Mackenzie Schurhamer (CSB) 6-0, 6-1
  6. Sheila Sullivan (Jr., St. Paul, Minn.) (GAC) def. Kylie Miller (CSB) 6-2, 6-2

Doubles

  1. B. Hartmann/Baker (GAC) def. Tessa Rahrick/Kayla McIver (CSB) 8-3
  2. Aney/L. Hartman (GAC) def. Ellen Stensrud/Mackenzie Schurhamer (CSB) 8-1
  3. Valentine/Hannah Borgh (Fy., Bettendorf, Iowa) (GAC) def. Erin Kolbow/Gabbie Noack (CSB) 8-2

Next up, the Gusties are slated to take part in the Midwest Invite April 6-7 in Madison, Wis.