Megan Bradley
Megan Bradley

Bradley picks up 13th win in loss to Central

INDIANOLA, Iowa -- Megan Bradley picked up her 13th win of the season but Central topped the Simpson women's tennis team 6-3 Thursday in a non-conference contest at Buxton Tennis Complex.

Bradley beat Ashley Maley 6-3, 6-4 at No. 1 singles to improve to 13-9 on the season, the most singles win by a Simpson player since the 2011-12 season. 

Cassidy Bierbrodt earned a second singles win by retirement over Kari Grindberg at No. 2. The Storm (4-11) earned a win at No. 2 singles when Kelly Kuebler and Liz Nimmo topped Luarynn Mize and Sarah Behrens 8-3.

The Storm conclude the 2017-18 season next weekend against North Park and North Central (Ill.) on Saturday, April 21. 

Central 6, Simpson 3

Singles competition
1. Megan Bradley (SIMW) def. Ashley Maley (CENW) 6-3, 6-4
2. Cassidy Bierbrodt (SIMW) def. Kari Grindberg (CENW) 1-6, 4-4, retired
3. Karleigh Schilling (CENW) def. Liz Nimmo (SIMW) 6-0, 6-3
4. Jenna Stewart (CENW) def. Kelly Kuebler (SIMW) 6-2, 6-3
5. Laurynn Mize (CENW) def. Sierra Griffith (SIMW) 6-3, 6-4
6. Madison Krumm (CENW) def. Sarah Barry (SIMW) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Kari Grindberg/Karleigh Schilling (CENW) def. Megan Bradley/Cassidy Bierbrodt (SIMW) 8-4
2. Kelly Kuebler/Liz Nimmo (SIMW) def. Laurynn Mize/Sarah Behrens (CENW) 8-3
3. Ashley Maley/Madison Krumm (CENW) def. Sierra Griffith/Sarah Barry (SIMW) 8-1

Match Notes:
Central 12-3
Simpson 4-11
A-50