Drake women's tennis faced a tough 4-3 loss to Belmont in a thrilling quarterfinal match of the MVC tournament, with the Bulldogs falling short in the end.

By the Numbers
  • Drake had to play short a woman, leading to forfeiting the final doubles match.
  • Drake secured the first doubles point by winning key matches.
  • Ines Stephani and Rebecca Ehn notably won their doubles match against Belmont.
Yes, But

The Bulldogs' disadvantage of playing short-handed impacted their overall performance in the match.

State of Play
  • Drake fought hard but ultimately lost to Belmont in a closely contested match.
  • The Bulldogs showed resilience by winning crucial points despite playing with a disadvantage.
  • The competition came down to the wire with the final singles match deciding the outcome.
What's Next

Drake will regroup and look to bounce back stronger in future tournaments after this heartbreaking loss.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort, Drake's women's tennis team fell short against Belmont, highlighting the challenges of competing short-handed in a high-stakes tournament.