SARTELL, MINN. – The University of Northwestern women's tennis team competed in Saturday action at STA-Fit when they met up with nonconference opponent, College of Saint Benedict. In what marked the Eagle's second showing of the season, the UNW team faced a tough CSB squad, who were picked to finish 7th in the highly competitive MIAC preseason poll.
 
While the Eagles weren't able to pull out a win in Saturday action, falling 9-0 to the Bennies -- several Eagles put together competitive performances. The no.1 doubles team of Shawna Spears (Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln) and Mafee Rinta (Hudson, Wis./Hudson) won five games in an 8-5 loss. Jessica Gross (Woodbury, Minn./New Life Academy) and Taylar Smith (Litchfield, Minn./Litchfield) also took five games in a loss at no. 3 doubles.

Belinda Weddle (Rhinelander, Wis./Rhinelander) had a hard fought match at no. 4 singles. Weddle fell in a 6-3, 7-5 final.
 
The Eagles will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 15 when they meet up with North Central University. Action will get underway at 4 p.m. in Fridley, Minn. at Lifetime Fitness.
 
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