Box Score The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs went up against the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons today in the first match of their weekend match-ups. It was a father daughter matchup today as Captain Isabel Resler, lead the Bulldogs against the Dragons, coached by her father, Jason Thiner. The Bulldogs debuted two new doubles pairings for today's matchup and one of those new pairings won their match. Overall the Bulldogs came out victorious as they won two of the three doubles matches and three of the six singles matches.

Doubles
In today's matchup Shay Callaway and Isabel Resler paired up again for the No. 1 position. Callaway and Resler won their match 6-3 and their overall doubles record is now 3-1.

The first new pairing was Abby Johnson and Laura Palmer in the No. 2 position. Johnson and Palmer dropped their match 4-6 and they have a doubles record of 0-1.

The second new pairing was Amanda Hanowski and Olivia Honsey. Hanowski and Honsey won their match 6-4 and they have a doubles record of 1-0.

Singles
We saw Shay Callaway back in the No. 1 position for today's matchup and she was able to achieve her second singles win in a row. Callaway lost her first set 3-6, but dominated her next two sets, 6-2 and 6-4. Callaway's singles record is now 2-4

Isabel Resler played in the No. 2 spot and had a tough matchup as she lost her sets 1-6 and 2-6. Resler's singles record is now 1-5.

Behind Resler was Abby Johnson in the No. 3 position. Johnson lost her first set 4-6, but then turned up the heat as she won her second set 7-5 and her third set 6-3 . Johnson's singles record is now 4-2.

Following Abby Johnson was Laura Palmer in the No. 4 spot. Palmer lost a tough battle with set scores of 4-6 and 3-6, thus giving Palmer a singles record of 0-2.

In the No. 5 spot today was Amanda Hanowski. Hanowski won her first set 6-4 but wasn't able to keep the momentum alive as she dropped her second set 5-7 and her third set 2-6. Hanowski's singles record is now 0-6.

Olivia Honsey continued to fill in the final position in the lineup and she won her fourth singles match of the season. Honsey's set scores were 6-1, 6-7, and 6-2. Honsey joins Johnson with a singles record of 4-2.

Final
It was close one throughout the entirety of the match, but the Bulldogs pulled out the win with a final score of 4-3. The Bulldogs have an overall record of 2-4 after today's matchup.

As the Bulldogs fought the Dragons, Head Coach Jessica Worden was extremely proud of the team and how they started off the day in their doubles matches.

"Today was an amazing win for the team. We had four different singles matches go into 3 sets. The team played incredibly sound and mentally tough from start to finish. To start the match off with the doubles point was huge! One and three doubles were unstoppable! It was the first time Amanda and Olivia played together this season."

Coach Worden continued to praise the teams hard work on the court.

"Shay reigned in her first victory at number one singles today in three sets. She rallied back in the second set with unbelievable determination. I am so proud of her ability to grind the entire time today! Olivia brought in the victory this evening with the final match on court. The team erupted in support once she was able to seal the deal. She won the final point with an incredible lob over her opponents head that was untouchable. Abby battled not only her opponents but injuries as well. Her determination to put one more ball back every time is something to admire. In the second set change over at 3-4, she said "I am going to make her work for it." Next change over she was up 5-4 and didn't look back until she won the match!"

After the close battle the team had, they were ecstatic with the outcome and a couple players provided us with the some awe-inspiring words.

"Today rocked! After a 4-5 hour car ride we were all energized and ready to play! Abby had the greatest grit factor today and it definitely effected my game in the best way. She fought that second set and went to a third against a tough competitor. Her MENTAL game was absolutely rad to watch. The team as a whole all had such great mental stamina! I'm pumped for the matches tomorrow!
Go DOGGOS," said freshman Olivia Honsey.

"I'm so proud of how everyone played today. We came out missing some crucial players in our lineup due to covid but fought through and pulled out a great win! Go Dogs!" said sophomore Abby Johnson.

After traveling to Moorhead today, the team will travel another 3 hours west to Bismarck, N.D. and take on the University of Mary tomorrow (February 20th) at 9 A.M.