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May 08, 2007
MIAC honors three Pipers with all-conference accolades
Women’s tennis finished their season on a positive note, defeating Bethel 6-3 in a MIAC dual match. Despite the solid win, the Pipers missed the playoffs with a 3-7 conference record and a new playoff format instituted by the conference offices this year. Regardless of record, all teams made the playoffs in past seasons and then participated in a MIAC tournament.
There were no rewards for the Pipers as a team, but the rest of the conference took the time to recognize three individuals who have had solid careers and stellar seasons for Hamline. Seniors Kristen Bothun and Andrea “Dre” Eilertson, along with sophomore Kelly Gust received All-MIAC honors for the first time in their careers.
“I’m honored and surprised,” said Bothun. “I wasn’t expecting [the accolade].”
At Bethel last week, Hamline swept all doubles matches, never letting up against an overwhelmed Bethel squad. The number one doubles team of Bothun and Gust improved their record to 10-7 on the year. It was the swan song of matches for the long-time doubles partners, as Bothun is graduating. Bothun also went on to win number one singles too, defeating Bethel’s Kari Blair 6-1, 7-6 (7-4). Number two doubles team, Eilertson and sophomore Liz Gunderson played their last match together too and improved their season record to 8-2 in the process.
“I thought that the season went well, and I thought that we would make it to the playoffs,” said Gust. “I’m disappointed but I was really glad to receive the award because I worked so hard in the off season...I enjoyed this season and look forward to future seasons.”
Gust will be co-captain for the Pipers next year along with sophomore Liz Gunderson. Gust and Gunderson will also be doubles partners in 2008.
Posted by dwright at May 8, 2007 10:54 PM
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