GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The Bemidji State University tennis team saw its four-match winning streak come to an end Saturday as the Beavers were defeated 7-2 by Augustana College in Grand Forks, N.D.

Augustana swept all three doubles matches to take a commanding lead going in to singles play. The Vikings continued their excellent play throughout singles competition, earning straight-set victories from Brittany Gaster, Adrienne Conley, and Sarah Lamberty. Augustana also received a victory from Emily Johnson at No. 3 singles in a three-set thriller. She defeated Kelli Christiansen (Bemidji, Minn.) 6-2, 6-7, 12-10. The match was a back-and-forth affair, but Johnson was able to pull out the victory in the third set.

Amy Erickson (Roseau, Minn.) and Nicole Christiansen (Bemidji, Minn.) remained undefeated in conference play winning their singles matches in straight sets to remain undefeated in conference play, giving the Beavers two matches on the day.

Bemidji State is now 4-4 overall and 4-3 in NSIC play.

The Beavers will look to get back on track with a pair of dual matches on March 20 in St. Cloud, Minn. against Concordia College and St. Cloud State University. Bemidji State will square off against Concordia College at 5 p.m. followed by St. Cloud State at 8 p.m.

Bemidji State University, located in Bemidji, Minn., is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).

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