McLean County Times

The Illinois State women's tennis team faced a setback in their match against Utah State, losing 6-1 on March 10 in Los Angeles. This result brings the Redbirds' season record to 6-6, while Utah State improves to 5-5.

Despite the overall loss, junior Nuria Sanz and freshman Nicole Iosio secured a victory for Illinois State at No. 3 doubles with a score of 6-3. In singles competition, graduate student Elena Jankulovska achieved a hard-fought win at the No. 5 position, overcoming her opponent with scores of 0-6, 7-6 (3), and 1-0 (10-8).

The doubles matches saw Utah State's Olivia Halvorsen and Niyati Kukreti defeat Lana Caculovic and Silvia Pomarolli of Illinois State with a score of 6-2 at No. 1. At No. 2 doubles, Indya Nespor and Cielo Tapia-Cruz from Utah State won against Emma Lindh and Elena Jankulovska with a score of 6-3.

In singles play, Utah State's Indya Nespor defeated Silvia Pomarolli in three sets: 6-7 (3), 6-4, and 1-0 (10-8). Olivia Halvorsen overcame Lana Caculovic at No. 2 singles with scores of 1-6, 6-4, and 1-0. Niyati Kukreti secured another point for Utah State by defeating Emma Lindh at No. 3 singles with scores of 6-0 and 6-2.

At the No.4 position, Natalie Paterova from Utah State triumphed over Nuria Sanz with scores of 6-1 and 7-5. Finally, Maria Paula Ramos Garcia sealed the victory for Utah State by defeating Nicole Iosio at No.6 singles with scores of 6-3, 4-6, and 6-2.

Illinois State will continue their California tour as they face the University of California Irvine on March11 at2 p.m.

For updates on Illinois State women's tennis, visit GoRedbirds.com or follow them on social media platforms "X" (@RedbirdWTEN), Facebook (Illinois State Women's Tennis Team), and Instagram (redbirdwtennis).