(Orlando, Fla.) – The Dickinson women's tennis team suffered a 7-2 setback in its spring opener, falling to Bethel University.

Lauren Altschuler (Malvern, Pa./Eastern) and Olivia Shea (West Hartford, Conn./Kingswood Oxford) claimed the Devils' first point with an 8-6 win in the second doubles flight.

Sophomore Lydia Fox (Saratoga Springs, N.Y./Arlington) claimed the fifth flight in singles, (6-0, 6-1).

Seniors Joana Nunes (Carcavelos, Portugal/St. Julian's School) and Madison Parks (Denton, Md./North Caroline) had strong matches in the second and third flights, but fell (6-3. 7-6 (7-0)) and (6-3, 6-4), respectively.

The Red Devils return to action on Wednesday, facing Cornell College at 10:00 am.