The Misericordia University women's tennis team dropped it spring season opener, 5-4, to St. Benedict (MN), Monday in Minnesota.
 
Brianna Pizzano and Lydia Barbour were winners in singles for the Cougars.
 
Pizzano and Emily Brecker teamed for an 8-4 win at first doubles.
 
Pizzano cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles and Barbour won 6-4, 6-0 at number three.
 
The Cougars are 5-1 and will face Ursinus, Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.