Marian Kneer Stadium | Illinois State University Athletics
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Illinois State University's women's tennis team secured a decisive 7-0 victory over Chicago State University at the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington, Illinois. This win extends Illinois State's all-time record against Chicago State to 10-0 since 2016.
In doubles competition, the No.1 pair of junior Lana Caculovic from Dugo Selo, Croatia, and freshman Nicole Iosio from Cordenons, Italy, achieved a 6-1 victory. Freshman Emma Lindh from Malmo, Sweden, and graduate student Elena Jankulovska from Skopje, Macedonia, defeated Mackenzie King and Nadjema Morille with a score of 6-0 at the No. 2 position.
The singles matches saw Illinois State winning four matches in straight sets. At No.1 singles, junior Lana Caculovic played to a 6-4, 6-1 decision over Chicago State's Mackenzie King. Matches No.5 and No.6 were forfeited by Chicago State.
The Birds are set to travel to Peoria for a match against the Bradley Braves this weekend before returning for outdoor matches on March 29 against UNI and March 30 against Drake Bulldogs at Gregory Street Tennis Courts.
For updates on Illinois State women's tennis, fans can visit GoRedbirds.com or follow the team on social media platforms such as "X" (@RedbirdWTEN), Facebook (Illinois State Women's Tennis Team), and Instagram (redbirdwtennis).
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