ST. PETER, Minn. --- Sunday's tennis dual proved to be a tough one for Minnesota State as the Augustana Vikings swept the Mavericks 9-0.

With the loss, MSU falls to 3-2 on the season, including a 2-1 NSIC record. With the win,  Augustana improves to 4-0, including 2-0 in conference action.

The Vikings began the day winning all three of the doubles matches. MSU junior Melissa Mashburn and freshman Erin Streeter put forth the best effort in the No. 2 doubles match as they lost 8-4 to Sydney Postal and Berkley Darr.

AU would go on to sweep the six singles matches against the Mavericks, including five in straight sets. Sophomore Lisa Dobbelaere forced a third set against Christine Olivo in the fifth singles match but she ultimately fell by the scores of 6-1, 5-7, 10-5.

The Mavericks continue conference play on Saturday as they take on the Winona State Warriors in Sioux Falls, S.D. The dual is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.

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