GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Bemidji State University Women's Tennis team suffered its first loss of the season Saturday falling to Augustana University (7-1, 4-0 NSIC) at Choice Health and Fitness in Grand Forks, N.D. The Beavers best start to a season in program history on record came to an end after falling in all six singles contests and lost the doubles point.
 
Bemidji State dropped the doubles point after all three matches concluded in favor of the opponent. At No. 1 doubles, Marla Davies and Leshem ended their match with a 1-6 score. Garcia Acebal and Rutten faced a 1-6 result at No. 2 doubles. The duo of Valesca Rodriguez and Ibanez finished at No. 3 doubles with a 0-6 score.
 
In singles competition, the Beavers struggled to find success across the courts. At No. 1 singles, Leshem ended with a 3-6, 0-6 scoreline. Garcia Acebal competed at No. 2 singles and finished with a 3-6, 3-6 result. Marla Davies, playing at No. 3 singles, recorded a 0-6, 2-6 score.
 
At No. 4 singles, Rutten faced a 0-6, 0-6 defeat. Ibanez's match at No. 5 singles concluded with a 0-6, 1-6 result. Rodriguez wrapped up the day at No. 6 singles, finishing with a 0-6, 0-6 score.
 
Doubles 
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Mia Garcia/Simone Karaouza (AUGIE) def. Marla Davies/Mia Leshem (BSU) 6-1 
Rhidaim Yang/Smilte Bakyte (AUGIE) def. Paula Garcia Acebal/Lauren Rutten (BSU) 6-1 
Chelsea Seidewitz/Fernanda Sandoval (AUGIE) def. Valesca Rodriguez/Ana Lucia Ibanez (BSU) 6-0 
 
Singles 
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Mia Garcia (AUGIE) def. Mia Leshem (BSU) 6-3, 6-0 
Fernanda Sandoval (AUGIE) def. Paula Garcia Acebal (BSU) 6-3, 6-3 
Simone Karaouza (AUGIE) def. Marla Davies (BSU) 6-0, 6-2 
Rhidaim Yang (AUGIE) def. Lauren Rutten (BSU) 6-0, 6-0 
Chelsea Seidewitz (AUGIE) def. Ana Lucia Ibanez (BSU) 6-0, 6-1 
Martina Sfilio (AUGIE) def. Valesca Rodriguez (BSU) 6-0, 6-0 
 
The Beavers look to rebound and continue play in Grand Forks, N.D., by facing University of North Dakota and University of Sioux Falls in a doubleheader Sunday.
 
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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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