SMSU Opens Conference Season with 6-3 Win Over Bemidji State

BEMIDJI, MINN.: The Southwest Minnesota State tennis team defeated Bemidji State 6-3 on Sunday. The win moves the Mustangs to 3-4 overall and 1-0 in the NSIC. Bemidji State is now 0-4 and 0-1 in the NSIC.

Ananda Ferrari continued her dominance this spring, winning 6-4, 6-2 over Kali Welu at No. 1 singles, and teaming with Ramona Lerch for an 8-5 win at No. 1 doubles. Lerch also found her past winning ways after a tough start to the season, winning 6-2, 6-0 at No. 2 singles. Danielle Hildebrandt and Diana Naatz each won in straight sets at Nos. 3 and 4 singles, while Trisha Baldwin won in three sets at No. 6 singles.

SMSU plays Minnesota-Morris this afternoon at 2 p.m. in a non-conference match.

SMSU 6, Bemidji State 3
Doubles:
1. Ananda Ferrari/Ramona Lerch (SMSU) def. Kali Welu/Shelia Hoberg (BSU) 8-5
2. Danielle Coffey/Kara Johnson (BSU) def. Danielle Hildebrandt/Cailey Grupe (SMSU) 8-2
3. Farrah Steinke/Cheyanne Maki (BSU) def. Diana Naatz/Trisha Baldwin (SMSU) 8-5

Singles:
1. Ferrari (SMSU) def. Welu (BSU) 6-4, 6-2
2. Lerch (SMSU) def. Kapsner (BSU) 6-2, 6-0
3. Hildebrandt (SMSU) def. Kristen Lexcen (BSU) 7-5, 6-1
4. Naatz (SMSU) def. Hoberg (BSU) 6-3, 6-0
5. Steinke (BSU) def. Grupe (SMSU) 7-5, 7-6 (7-2)
6. Baldwin (SMSU) def. Amy Erickson (BSU) 3-6, 6-4, 10-4

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