North Newton, Kan. - The Bethel women's tennis team capped off a standout regular season with a 5-2 win over Friends University on Senior Day, finishing 11-1 in the KCAC to claim second place in the final conference standings.

With Friends fielding only five players, Bethel started with a default win at No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles. Patty Huerta and Daniela Herrera were sharp in a 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles, and the duo of Grace Dawes and Charis Yager stepped up with a 6-4 win on court two.

Singles proved to be a battle early, with Bethel dropping the first set on courts 1, 2, and 3. Grace Dawes and Jenna Mahoney ultimately fell at No. 2 and 3. But Daniela Herrera delivered a clutch performance at the top spot, rallying for a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over the reigning KCAC Player of the Year. With the match hanging in the balance, Patty Huerta and Jireh Gonzalez responded with dominant straight-set wins at No. 4 and 5 to secure the team victory.

The program recognized seniors Daniela Herrera and Jenna Mahoney for their contributions during the final home match.

Match Results:

• Doubles:
  #1: Huerta/Herrera def. Avakian/Diaz – 6-3
  #2: Dawes/Yager def. Klee/Bender – 6-4
  #3: Rowland/Gonzalez – Default win

• Singles:
  #1: Daniela Herrera def. Silva Avakian – 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
  #2: Grace Dawes lost to Aneth Diaz – 6-7, 2-7, 2-6
  #3: Jenna Mahoney lost to Carlotta Klee – 6-7, 6-7
  #4: Patty Huerta def. Alana Ewertt – 6-1, 6-0
  #5: Jireh Gonzalez def. Molly Bender – 6-1, 6-0
  #6: Kate Rowland – Default win

Up Next:
The Threshers will begin their KCAC Tournament run as the No. 2 seed, facing No. 7 Sterling on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Lindsborg. If weather does not allow for outdoor play, the match will move indoors to Genesis Health Clubs in Salina.