Horton Field House | Illinois State University Athletics
Horton Field House | Illinois State University Athletics
Illinois State University's women's tennis team is set to host a doubleheader at the Evergreen Racquet Club this Sunday. The Redbirds will face Western Illinois and the University of Illinois-Springfield, with matches scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
In their recent outings, the Redbirds faced challenging matches against Big Ten teams Iowa and Purdue. They suffered a 6-1 defeat to Purdue, despite Elena Jankulovska's notable performance against Ece Gencer. The team also lost 7-0 to Iowa.
The doubles pair of Elena Jankulovska and Nuria Sanz are currently ranked No. 117 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Rankings with a score of 4.71.
Western Illinois, part of the Ohio Valley Conference, had a tough previous season with an overall record of 2-16. However, they recently achieved a victory over Quincy University with a decisive 7-0 win.
The University of Illinois-Springfield belongs to the Great Lakes Valley Conference and posted a record of 6-8 last season. This weekend marks their first match in the new campaign, with players Piper Schrepferman and Carmen Llopis Fabra expected to be key contributors.
Fans can follow Illinois State women's tennis updates on GoRedbirds.com and various social media platforms including "X," Facebook, and Instagram.
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