The Bellarmine University women's tennis team faced a challenging weekend, losing two closely contested matches. They fell 4-3 at Butler on Friday, where they initially took the doubles point but ultimately lost in singles play. On Sunday, they opened ASUN competition with a 4-2 loss to Eastern Kentucky despite wins from Vendula Kryslova and Reese Parker in singles. The team will look to recover as they head to Lipscomb for their final road match of the regular season.

By the Numbers
  • Bellarmine secured the doubles point against Butler with victories in both flight one and three.
  • Vendula Kryslova achieved two singles wins over the weekend.
State of Play
  • Bellarmine started strong by winning the doubles point in their match against Butler.
  • In their match against EKU, Kryslova and Parker both achieved singles victories, but the team could not maintain momentum.
What's Next

Bellarmine is scheduled to face Lipscomb in Nashville, TN, on April 9, marking their last road match of the regular season. This match will be crucial for the Knights to regain confidence following this tough weekend.

Bottom Line

Bellarmine needs to harness the positive performances from Kryslova and Parker as they prepare for Lipscomb. Consistency in both doubles and singles will be key for the team moving forward.