
Posted: Mar 23, 2024
Bethany vs Southwestern Tennis Recap
LINDSBORG, KAN. - On March 23, the Bethany Swedes netters hosted the visiting Southwestern College Moundbuilders. Weather was again cold, but with low winds. All matches were played at the Lindquist Tennis Center on Bethany's campus.
In doubles, a solid win for the #1 men (Mumford/Hernandez Colman) wasn't able to be supported, as the visitors won at #2 and #3 to claim the doubles point. For the women, facing a shorthanded Southwestern squad, a quick win at #2 was enough to claim the doubles point.
In singles, the men's twp wins on the day came from #3 Carlos Rodriguez Rivas and #4 Alejandro Rico Moran in straight sets. For the women, the clinching match came from #4 Piper Marquez to lengthen her winning streak to 8. With no matches at #5 or #6, the Swedes were able to survive to get a 4-3 win. The men fell 2-6.
Coach DeWitt's comments: "I wasn't thrilled with how we showed up today. I guess I didn't do a good enough job getting us ready the last few days, and it showed today. While I think our players always play hard, today we just looked a little off and it definitely showed in the score book. I was thrilled with Carlos getting the win today; he's been close all season and finally got over the hump today. More of that coming I hope. As a whole though, we'll have to reset the next few days and make sure we're ready for Sterling next week."
The Swedes have a few days off before playing at Sterling College on Wednesday, March 27. This is a rescheduled date due to expected poor weather on Monday. Go Swedes!
Men: (2-5)
#1 Doubles: Z. Mumford/F. Hernandez Colman: 6-3
#2 D: C. Rodriguez Rivas/A. Rico Moran: 4-6
#3 D: A. Campbell/G. Mosher: 0-6
#1 Singles: Zeke Mumford: 1-6, 2-6
#2 S: Franco Hernandez Colman: 2-6, 2-6
#3 S: Carlos Rodriguez Rivas: 7-5, 6-3
#4 S: Alejandro Rico Moran: 6-2, 6-1
#5 S: Amare Campbell: 0-6, 0-6
#6 S: Gannon Mosher: 0-6, 0-6
Women: 4-3
#1 Doubles: M. Mistereck/P. Marquez: 0-6
#2 D: K. Metro/K. Adam: 6-1
#3 D: S. Castillo Paz/T. Gregory: Default Win
#1 Singles: Sofia Castillo Paz: 1-6, 3-6
#2 S: Maria Mistereck: 3-6, 1-6
#3 S: Kyla Metro: 4-6, 2-6
#4 S: Piper Marquez: 6-0, 6-0
#5 S: Makenna Russom: Default Win
#6 S: Tia Gregory: Default Win