MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota women's tennis team remained unbeaten following Saturday's 7-0 win over South Dakota inside Baseline Tennis Center.
 
The Gophers quickly won the doubles point and proceeded to move to 5-0 overall by capturing all six singles matches, four of them in straight sets.
 
"I'm happy with how we fought today and gave ourselves a chance," coach Brett Barnett said. "This score is a bit harsh with how we competed. 
 
"Minnesota flat out played better when it mattered and scores got close. We have to do a better job of closing out our games and converting."
 
South Dakota (3-4) pushed two singles matches to three sets, Bea Havlickova at No. 1 and Grace Chadick at No. 5.
 
"We didn't have our best preparation week and that's on me," added Barnett. "I need to do a better job for the team getting us ready for each match.
 
"We are close but we do not want to be close anymore. We all need to step up and be ready to play better on a consistent basis."
 
South Dakota heads west next weekend to face Wyoming on Friday and Idaho on Sunday in a match played at Wyoming.