GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Bemidji State University Women's Tennis team season came to an end over the weekend after the Beavers fell to Minnesota State University, Moorhead and University of Mary Friday-Saturday at Choice Health and Fitness Center in Grand Forks, N.D.
 
The Beavers fell 7-0 in both matches against the Dragons and Marauders to end their season with a 7-9 record overall and 3-6 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play. The Beavers' seven wins on the season and three in conference play were the most since the 2022 season.
 
Bemidji State faced tough competition over the weekend and its lone victory came at No. 1 doubles against MSU-Moorhead where Sophie Groen and Mia Leshem teamed up to defeat Shaelyn Johnson and Luzmary Diaz, 6-3.
 
The Beavers showed signs of growth this season with three student-athletes earning winning percentages above .500 in Sophie Groen (.571), Mia Leshem (.615) and Lauren Rutten (.563). Eight of 10 Beavers on the roster are underclassmen signaling a positive future for head coach Kyle Fodness' program.
 
For more information on the Bemidji State women's tennis program, tickets or schedules, visit BSUBeavers.com, follow the Beavers on X or Instagram or like them on Facebook.
 
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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