Salina, Kan - The Bethel women's tennis team earned a tough 5-2 road win over Kansas Wesleyan University on Saturday, showcasing poise in critical moments to pull out the match.

Despite a dominant 6-0 win at No. 1 doubles from Daniela Herrera and Daniela Casique, Bethel dropped the doubles point after setbacks at the No. 2 and 3 positions. The team quickly turned the tide in singles, however, with Herrera and Casique notching convincing straight-set wins to even the score at 2-2.

The remaining matches all went the distance. Grace Dawes battled from behind to win in three sets on court three, while Jenna Mahoney earned a hard-fought win at No. 4. For the second straight match, Patty Huerta provided the clinching point at No. 5 singles, rallying in the third set to seal the team victory.

Match Results:

• Doubles:
  #1: Herrera/Casique def. Evans/Henderson – 6-0
  #2: Dawes/Huerta lost to Bellamy/Slack – 3-6
  #3: Rowland/Gonzalez lost to Sherer/Camp – 4-6

• Singles:
  #1: Daniela Herrera def. Hayden Bellamy – 6-4, 6-0
  #2: Daniela Casique def. Alivia Sherer – 6-0, 6-2
  #3: Grace Dawes def. McKinnley Evans – 5-7, 6-0, 6-4
  #4: Jenna Mahoney def. Kristi Henderson – 6-0, 2-6, 6-1
  #5: Patty Huerta def. Danielle Slack – 7-6(2), 2-6, 6-2
  #6: Kate Rowland lost to Eliza Camp – 0-6, 4-6

Up Next:
The Threshers return to North Newton on Wednesday to host Ottawa. First serve is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Ward Tennis Center.