MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Drake University women's tennis team suffered its first loss of the of the season as the Bulldogs fell to Minnesota, 7-0, Sunday evening at the Baseline Center.
 
The Gophers managed to take the doubles point over the Bulldogs (6-1) with wins on court No. 3 and No. 2 respectively. Tess Herder and Liza Petushkova earned a 6-4 victory over Caitlyn Merzbacher and Mehvish Safder at No. 1 doubles was a bright spot for the Bulldogs.
 
"I am very proud of how Tess and Liza competed and kept their composure with a tough team. I think we had a very strong service games that helped us. We stayed aggressive and that match required a gritty performance. It was a great win for them," said Drake head coach Mai-Ly Tran.
 
Summer Brills was the lone Bulldog to win a set in singles as she suffered a tough 3-6, 6-0, 6-1 loss to Caroline Ryba at No. 1 singles.
 
The Gophers went on to win the final six courts in straight sets.

The Bulldogs return to action Friday, Feb. 23 as they host Western Illinois.
 
Minnesota 7, Drake 0
Feb 11, 2018 at Minneapolis, Minn. (Baseline Tennis Center) 

Singles competition

1. Caroline Ryba (MINN) def. Summer Brills (DRAKE) 3-6, 6-0, 6-1

2. Annemarie Emme (MINN) def. Tess Herder (DRAKE) 6-4, 6-4

3. Barbara Mancera (MINN) def. Liza Petushkova (DRAKE) 6-4, 6-3

4. Caitlyn Merzbacher (MINN) def. Joely Lomas (DRAKE) 6-2, 7-5

5. River Hart (MINN) def. Megan Webb (DRAKE) 6-1, 6-1

6. Camila Vargas Gomez (MINN) def. Kenya Williams (DRAKE) 6-3, 6-2

 

Doubles competition

1. Tess Herder/Liza Petushkova (DRAKE) def. Caitlyn Merzbacher/Mehvish Safdar (MINN) 6-4

2. Cammy Frei/Annemarie Emme (MINN) def. Summer Brills/Joely Lomas (DRAKE) 6-4

3. River Hart/Caroline Ryba (MINN) def. Megan Webb/Kenya Williams (DRAKE) 6-1

 

Match Notes

Drake 6-1

Minnesota 7-1

Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (5,3,2,4,6,1)