Box Score The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs took on the top ranked Augustana Vikings today for their third conference match of the season. Head Coach Jessica Worden made some changes to the lineup for this match up and it was a hard battle for the team as they lost all three of their doubles matches and all of their singles matches.

Doubles
For the No. 1 doubles position, Shay Callaway paired up with Mallory Lithun. They lost their match 3-6.

In the No. 2 position, Isabel Resler paired up with Laura Palmer. They lost their match 0-6.

The final doubles position went to Allison Jondahl and Morgan Lueck. They lost their match 0-6.

Singles
Mallory Lithun played at the No. 1 position for her first singles match of the season. Lithun lost her sets 2-6 and 0-6. Lithun starts her season 0-1 in both singles and doubles.

Shay Callaway dropped to the No. 2 for this match and she lost both of her set 2-6. Her overall singles record is now 0-4.

Team Captain, Isabel Resler, played in the No. 3 position. She lost her sets 1-6 and 0-6, giving her an overall record of 1-3.

Abby Johnson continued to play one position below Relser, this time at the No. 4 position. Johnson's final set scores were 1-6 and 2-6. Johnson's record is now 1-3.

Amanda Hanowski played in the No. 5 position. Hanowski lost her sets 1-6 and 0-6, now holding an 0-4 singles record.

In the final singles position, it was freshman Olivia Honsey. Honsey dropped her first singles match of the season after starting 3-0. Honsey lost both of her sets 0-6.

Final
The Bulldogs lost 0-7 and now hold an overall record of 1-3 (1-2 in conference play).

The Bulldogs had a tough matchup as they played against an Augustana tennis program that has been undefeated in the NSIC since 2010. Even though the Bulldogs lost, they were able to get every player on the team out on the court and Coach Worden was excited about it.

"Tonight was one of the fun nights where we were able to play everyone in our lineup in a home match. Augustana is always a tough battle for us, but we take our wins where we can find them. Each player this evening played better and had longer rallies as the match went on. As we continue to learn and grow this is the best thing we can ask from our athletes."

Worden also had a few words to share about Laura Palmer and Morgan Lueck.

"Laura came out strong at two doubles. It is great to be able to see her really hit out on the ball! I love Laura's on court demeanor during matches." "Morgan served strong at three doubles this evening. Her serves and volley's are some of the best that we have on the team. She also has some great rallies and based on those rallies we are able to see how great of a player she will continue to be in the future."

Laura and Morgan have been making strides with the Bulldogs and they also had a few words to share. "I think today was a great opportunity to go out and put our best effort out on the courts. The girls are positive and encouraging which makes it such a great experience being part of a team," said Laura.

"I thought everyone played amazing and kept their heads held high. It was awesome to see everyone's positive attitudes! I'm so excited to get to play with these ladies everyday! As always, GO DOGS!" said Morgan.

The Bulldogs only have one more home match this season, which is tomorrow afternoon (Feb. 12 at 1 p.m.) against Sioux Falls. The Bulldogs head to Moorhead, MINN. next weekend to take on Minnesota State University Moorhead and Bismarck, N.D. afterwards to play against the University of Mary.