McLean County Times

The Illinois State women's tennis team continued their successful streak with a narrow 4-3 victory over Drake, marking their fifth consecutive win. This victory also improved their record to 6-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference as they near the end of the regular season.

In doubles play, Illinois State secured an early lead by winning at both the No. 1 and No. 2 positions. The duo of Nevena Kolarevic and Silvia Pomarolli defeated Mille Haagensen and Darinka Stepan with a score of 6-2, while Lana Caculovic and Tijana Zlatanovic clinched the doubles point by overcoming Rebecca Ehn and Ines Stephani with a 6-4 victory.

Drake responded strongly in singles matches, claiming wins at the top three spots to add three points to their tally. However, due to a lack of available players, Drake had to forfeit the No. 6 singles match, giving Illinois State another point. The Redbirds secured their overall win through straight-set victories from Silvia Pomarolli at No. 4 and Nuria Sanz at No. 5.

Illinois State will conclude its regular season on April 21 against Missouri State on Senior Day.

FINAL SCORE: Illinois State (4), Drake (3)

Doubles:

No. 1 Lana Caculovic/Tijana Zlatanovic (ILS) def. Rebecca Ehn/Ines Stephani (DU) 6-4

No. 2 Nevena Kolarevic/Silvia Pomarolli (ILS) def. Mille Haagensen/Darinka Stepan (DU) 6-2

No. 3 Zoe Limparis/Nuria Sanz (ILS) def. Nicole Lee/No Player (DU) by forfeit

Singles:

No. 1 Ines Stephani (DU) def. Tijana Zlatanovic (ILS) 7-5, 7-6

No. 2 Mille Haagensen (DU) def. Nevena Kolarevic (ILS) 6-3, 6-2

No. 3 Rebecca Ehn (DU) def. Lana Caculovic (ILS) 3-6, 7-6, 7-6

No. 4 Silvia Pomarolli (ILS) def. Darinka Stepan (DU) 6-2, 6-2

No. 5 Nuria Sanz (ILS) def. Nicole Lee (DU) 6-1, 6-1

No. 6 Sofia Rodrigo (ILS) won by forfeit