The Bethel University athletics teams had mixed results during spring break on March 18. The baseball team beat UMass Dartmouth 13-7, improving to 5-3, while women's tennis celebrated a 5-2 victory over Coe and a 7-0 shutout against UW-Stout, boosting their record to 10-0. However, the softball team faced losses against Southwestern, falling 7-6 and 7-2, dropping their season record to 3-9. Key performances included Seth Nelson in baseball with two home runs and Michaella Sullivan in tennis with a shutout win.

By the Numbers
  • Baseball: 13 hits and 11 walks for Bethel against UMass Dartmouth.
  • Softball: Bethel had 11 hits in game one but lost 7-6 to Southwestern.
  • Women's Tennis: Improved to 10-0 with two victories.
State of Play
  • Baseball has strong offensive support from seven players contributing hits.
  • The women's tennis team is unbeaten and showing strong performances in both singles and doubles matches.
  • Softball, despite strong individual performances, is struggling defensively.
What's Next

The baseball team will face Salve Regina, while women's tennis takes on Hamilton. The softball team is set to play No. 3 Texas Lutheran, seeking to bounce back after consecutive losses.

Bottom Line

Bethel's athletic teams exhibit strong potential, especially in baseball and women's tennis, but the softball team must improve to compete effectively going forward. Focused efforts in defense and consistency will be crucial for the Royals in upcoming matches.