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Bemidji State Women's Tennis Team Clinches NSIC Tournament Spot Despite Weekend Losses
The Beavers will be the sixth seed heading into the NSIC Tournament after falling to U-Mary and Jamestown over the weekend.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:08am
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The Bemidji State women's tennis team's hard-fought battle to clinch an NSIC Tournament berth is captured in a cubist, geometric illustration.Bemidji TodayDespite losing matches against U-Mary and Jamestown over the weekend, the Bemidji State women's tennis team has clinched a spot in the upcoming NSIC Tournament. The Beavers will be the sixth seed in the tournament, which begins on April 24 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Why it matters
The Beavers' ability to secure a tournament berth despite their weekend defeats demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks. Their inclusion in the NSIC Tournament will provide them with an opportunity to compete against the conference's top teams and potentially make a deep postseason run.
The details
Bemidji State (10-7, 4-6 NSIC) lost to U-Mary 7-0 on Saturday and Jamestown 4-3 on Sunday. Despite winning two doubles matches, the Beavers went 2-4 in singles matches against the Jimmies. Paula Garcia Acebal and Lauren Rutten claimed victories as partners and individually, with Garcia Acebal winning 6-4, 6-2 in No. 2 singles and Rutten winning 6-1, 6-0 in No. 5 singles.
- The NSIC Tournament begins on April 24 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Bemidji State lost to U-Mary on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
- Bemidji State lost to Jamestown on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
The players
Paula Garcia Acebal
A Bemidji State women's tennis player who won in No. 2 singles and teamed up with Lauren Rutten to win in No. 2 doubles against Jamestown.
Lauren Rutten
A Bemidji State women's tennis player who won in No. 5 singles and teamed up with Paula Garcia Acebal to win in No. 2 doubles against Jamestown.
Jamestown
The NSIC's newest member, which is ineligible for the postseason.
U-Mary
The Beavers' opponent on Saturday, April 12, 2026, who defeated Bemidji State 7-0.
What’s next
The NSIC Tournament will begin on April 24 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where the Bemidji State women's tennis team will compete as the sixth seed.
The takeaway
Despite their weekend losses, the Bemidji State women's tennis team has shown resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks, earning a spot in the upcoming NSIC Tournament. Their inclusion in the postseason provides them with an opportunity to compete against the conference's top teams and potentially make a deep run.
