Women's Tennis loses tough 5-4 decision in MIAC playoffs

L, 4-5
St. Ben's (W), May 01, 2009

Fourth-seed St. Ben's pulled out two of three close singles matches to edge fifth-seed St. Thomas 5-4 in Friday's quarterfinal match at the MIAC women's tennis tournament in St. Peter.

The Blazers had beaten UST 8-1 four weeks ago but trailed 2-1 here Friday after the Toms won at Nos. 1-2 doubles. Alexandra Frank rallied to win at first singles in three sets, but St. Ben's won a three-set match at second singles and a close two-set decision at No. 5 singles.

Madeline Gail and Hadley Syverud won at second doubles 8-4 as they avenged an 8-6 loss to CSB's Aly Brendell and Kylie Huether.

UST closed the season 11-7. The Blazers (16-8) advance to Saturday's semifinals to face top-seed Gustavus.

St. Benedict 5, St. Thomas 4

Singles

1. Alexandra Frank (UST-WOM) def. Rachel Tiegs (CSB) 4-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-8)

2. Kylie Huether (CSB) def. Allison Bruflodt (UST-WOM) 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-2)

3. Madeline Gail (UST-WOM) def. Katie Rudnitski (CSB) 6-3, 6-3

4. Elissa Husby (CSB) def. Kristen Hughes (UST-WOM) 6-3, 6-1

5. Lauren Jones (CSB) def. Hadley Syverud (UST-WOM) 6-4, 7-5

6. Megan Seipel (CSB) def. Kathryn Lundquist (UST-WOM) 6-0, 6-3 Doubles 1. Allison Bruflodt/Alexandra Frank (UST-WOM) def. Sarah Rossman/Rachel Tiegs (CSB) 8-3 2. Madeline Gail/Hadley Syverud (UST-WOM) def. Aly Brandell/Kylie Huether (CSB) 8-4 3. Lauren Jones/Katie Rudnitski (CSB) def. Laura Thomas/Katherine Branflick (UST-WOM) 8-2