Box Score MANKATO, Minn. – The University of Northwestern women's tennis team swept Bethany Lutheran College Wednesday on the road. UNW jumps to 10-9 overall and stays perfect (3-0) in UMAC play.
 

Singles competition

1. Nikki Edin Paskewitz (UNW) def. Denae Walton (BLC) 6-1, 6-2

2. Emily Knight (Fort Dodge, Iowa/Fort Dodge) (UNW) def. Leah Schaefer (BLC) 6-3, 6-0

3. Shawna Spears (Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln) (UNW) def. Justine Bennett (BLC) 6-3, 6-2

4. Gracie Lebrun (UNW) def. Nicole Moldstad (BLC) 6-2, 6-0

5. Jessica Gross (Woodbury, Minn./New Life Academy) (UNW) def. Averi Cash (BLC) 6-3, 6-0

6. Mafee Rinta (Hudson, Wis./Hudson) (UNW) def. Sadie Sandersfeld (BLC) 6-0, 6-0

 

Doubles competition

1. Emily Knight (Fort Dodge, Iowa/Fort Dodge)/Nikki Edin Paskewitz (UNW) def. Denae Walton/Leah Schaefer (BLC) 8-1

2. Shawna Spears (Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln)/Gracie Lebrun (UNW) def. Justine Bennett/Nicole Moldstad (BLC) 8-2

3. Jessica Gross (Woodbury, Minn./New Life Academy)/Mafee Rinta (Hudson, Wis./Hudson) (UNW) def. Averi Cash/Sadie Sandersfeld (BLC) 8-0

 
Mafee Rinta (Hudson, Wis./Hudson) and Jessica Gross (Woodbury, Minn./New Life Academy) paced the way in doubles competition, as the duo teamed up to win in straight sets, while Rinta won her match at No. 6 singles in the same fashion. Gracie LeBrun (Pine City, Minn./Pine City) – playing at No. 4 singles – rolled to a 6-2, 6-0 win.

The Eagles will continue their road swing Thursday when they travel to Minnesota Morris. Fans can find more information at unweagles.com.