Sterling, Kan. — Bethel College tennis put together a statement day on Tuesday, sweeping Sterling College on both the men's and women's sides in commanding 7-0 victories. With the wins, the both men's and women's tennis remain unbeaten in KCAC play, as the men improve to 6-3 overall (2-0 KCAC) and the women move to 7-1 overall (2-0 KCAC).

Men's Tennis Rolls to 7-0 Victory

In doubles, the Threshers set the tone early, sweeping all three courts. The duo of Zaidh Zihar and Petr Kollar led the way at No. 1 with a 6-2 win, while Jorge Batista and Billy Haoda secured a 6-3 victory at No. 2. Jonah Bergeron and Adam Tomka completed the doubles sweep with a dominant 6-0 performance at No. 3.

Singles play continued the momentum. Kollar, Haoda, Rodrigo Sanchez, Zihar, and Tomka each picked up straight-set wins. At the top spot, Batista battled after dropping the first set to rally for a three-set victory at No. 1 singles winning the super tiebreak, 10-8. 

Women's Tennis Dominates in 7-0 Sweep

Doubles play saw Bethel claim the point with wins at No. 1 and No. 2. Daniela Casique and Sara Ladino earned a 6-3 win at the top spot, while Grace Dawes and Kate Rowland followed with a 6-4 victory.

In singles, the Threshers were nearly flawless. Casique, Ximena Raya, Patty Huerta, and Jireh Gonzalez all cruised to straight-set victories, each allowing two games or fewer in at least one set. 

Up Next

Both teams will look to keep their conference momentum rolling this Saturday as they travel to take on Evangel.