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OWATONNA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris women's tennis team began the 2021 season on Saturday with a statement of intent, handling Buena Vista University easily in a 9-0 victory.
The non-conference sweep began with three doubles victories. The No. 2 team of
Abby Burquest and
Sam Tate had the easiest time, claiming an 8-2 win. At No. 3,
Megan Arens and BeBe Say teamed up for an 8-6 win. The No. 1 tandem of
Kate Obright and
Kiley Rodarmel rallied out of a 3-0 deficit to win their match, 8-5.
Wins at No. 5 by Arens (6-1, 6-1) and No. 3 by Rodarmel (6-1, 6-2) clinched the victory for Minnesota Morris. Shortly after those two wins, Tate wrapped up her match at No. 2 (6-2, 6-1) and Burquest followed with a 6-3, 6-4 triumph at No. 4.
In the final two matches of the afternoon, Obright fought off a late challenge at No. 1, winning 6-1, 6-4. In the No. 6 singles match,
Megan Tschida worked her way out of a one-set deficit and closed the UMN Morris victory out in strong fashion with a 4-6, 7-5, 10-6 decision.
The Cougar women's tennis team will be back in action on Feb. 26 and will be joined by the men's tennis team as both squads take on the University of Dubuque in a 3 p.m. match in Lakeville.
