SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel women's tennis team topped Bethel College by a 5-2 score Saturday in the Crusaders' spring debut at Cooper Tennis Complex.

The EU women claimed the victory with a strong showing on the singles side of the competition, with Ana Bejelica posting a win over Halle Krehbiel (6-0, 6-0), as well as walkover victories for Courtney Yates, Neely Bridges and Karson Phipps to lock up the victory.

Bethel claimed a doubles win, with the duo of Krehbiel and Aurora Domingo edging Yates and Bridges, 6-4.

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The Crusaders return to the courts on Monday (Feb. 22), when they host Truman State in a Noon competition at Cooper.

Evangel Women's Singles Results
Ana Bjelica (EU) def. Halle Krehbiel (BC), 6-0, 6-0
Abigail Chaney (EU) vs. Aurora Domingo (BC), 3-6, 7-5
Nalea Payton (BC) def. Carly McAtee (EU), 6-2, 6-2
Courtney Yates (EU) win via walkover
Neely Bridges (EU) win via walkover
Karson Phipps(EU) win via walkover

Evangel Women's Doubles Results
Halle Krehbiel/Aurora Domingo (BC) def. Courtney Yates/Neely Bridges (EU), 6-4

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