ARDEN HILLS, Minn. - The Saint Mary's women's tennis team (6-4) traveled to the cities to compete against the Bethel Royals (3-0) in their second conference matchup of the season. On Friday, the Cardinals were defeated 9-0.

The Saint Mary's University women's tennis team faced a tough match against Bethel University, with the Royals sweeping both doubles and singles play.

Teammates Alli Laux and Elena Ruzevich lost in their doubles match 8-3 similar to Christina Jones and Maddie Jensen, each having the closest matches of the night.

Laux had a similar singles stat line losing 6-3, 6-3 in her sets and within the closest reach to a singles win.

The Royals earned their first conference win, and the team is focused on bouncing back at home on Saturday, March 1st, at 1:30 p.m. against Macalester.