SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s tennis team won 5-3 over the Bethel Royals in the MIAC Semifinal on Friday. The Gusties improve to 16-1 and will face the winner of St. Thomas and St. Olaf on Saturday.
“It was a great win for the girls today against a very tough Bethel team,” said Head Coach Jon Carlson “We knew it was gonna be a dogfight to the end. I couldn’t be more proud of any team I’ve ever coached as I am of them today.”
The Gusties were set back after losing two of their doubles matches. Rachel Lindrud (Jr., North Oaks) and Alli Laux (Fy., Onalaska Wis.) won early at Nos. 6 and 5, respectively, to give the Gusties a 3-2 advantage in the match. Sydney Douglas (Jr., North Mankato) finished third at No 4, defeating her opponent 7-6, 6-2. Anna Stutz (Jr., Dellwood) rallied in her second match forcing a third set and ultimately winning the final point for the Gusties.
Singles
| 1. Ginger Valentine (Sr., Delano) (GACW) vs. Grace Riermann (BUW) 4-6, 6-3, 4-5, unfinished |
| 2. Maggie Riermann (BUW) def. Simona Potockova (Jr., Nova’ Dubnica, Slovakia) (GACW) 7-5, 6-3 |
| 3. Anna Stutz (GACW) def. Mackenzie Novak (BUW) 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 4. Sydney Douglas (GACW) def. Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) 7-6, 6-2 |
| 5. Alli Laux (GACW) def. Sydney Rott (BUW) 7-5, 6-4 |
| 6. Rachel Lindrud (GACW) def. Rylee Schurman (BUW) 6-4, 6-1 |
Doubles
| 1. Grace Riermann/Maggie Riermann (BUW) def. Ginger Valentine/Simona Potockova (GACW) 8-2 |
| 2. Mackenzie Novak/Sydney Rott (BUW) def. Anna Stutz/Hannah Borgh (Sr., Bettendorf) (GACW) 8-2 |
| 3. Sydney Douglas/Rachel Lindrud (GACW) def. Rylee Schurman/Ingrid Goldstrand (BUW) 8-0 |