In their final match of the season, the St. Kate's tennis team faced the third ranked team in the MIAC, the St. Olaf Oles, and lost 8-1 Friday afternoon.
St. Kate’s came out strong in doubles, almost taking the #2 and #3 spots, but the Oles, ranked #15 regionally, pushed back and played well in singles. Michaela Burroughs and Jenna Olson teamed up to beat one of the top doubles teams in the MIAC, taking a 9-8 (4) win at the #1 doubles spot. Martha Ginder and Kalyn Schroeder put up a fight at #3 doubles, but fell 8-6. Danielle Munsterman and Kasie Rust also played well at #2 doubles, but eventually lost 8-2.
The Wildcats record on the season is 7-11 and 4-6 in the MIAC.
Match Results
April 30, 2010
St. Kate's 1 St. Olaf 8
Doubles:
1. Michaela Burroughs/Jenna Olson (SCU) def. Abby Ho/Christine Muller (STO) 9-8 (4)
2. Caitlin Harper/Aimee Nye (STO) def. Kasie Rust/Danielle Munsterman (SCU) 8-2
3. Sarah Carlson/Sarah Magnuson (STO) def. Martha Ginder/Kalyn Schroeder (SCU) 8-6
Singles:
1. Abby Ho (STO) def. Michaela Burroughs (SCU) 6-3, 6-1
2. Caitlin Harper (STO) def. Jenna Olson (SCU) 6-1, 6-1
3. Christine Muller (STO) def. Kasie Rust (SCU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Aimee Nye (STO) def. Martha Ginder (SCU) 6-4, 6-0
5. Sarah Carlson (STO) def. Kalyn Schroeder (SCU) 6-1, 6-1
6. Julia Ellis (STO) def. Danielle Munsterman (SCU) 6-0, 6-2