The No. 69 ranked Indiana women's tennis team lost 4-1 against Illinois, dropping their record to 11-6 overall and 1-4 in conference play. Indiana began with strong doubles performances, winning both the No. 1 and No. 2 matches. However, in singles play, they struggled to maintain momentum, with all but one match ending in defeat. Notably, Amelia Sorey faced the ranked No. 29 McKenna Schaefbauer but lost decisively, marking a tough outing for the Hoosiers.

By the Numbers
  • Indiana is now 11-6 overall, 1-4 in B1G play.
  • Illinois improved their record to 8-7 overall, 4-1 in B1G play.
State of Play
  • Indiana took an early lead by winning doubles matches at No. 1 and No. 2.
  • Despite the doubles victory, Indiana was unable to secure any singles wins.
  • All matches except one in singles ended in defeats for Indiana.
What's Next

Indiana will return home next weekend to face Iowa and Nebraska. The match against Iowa is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m., followed by a contest against Nebraska on Sunday at noon.

Bottom Line

Indiana's early success in doubles couldn't translate to singles play, highlighting a need for improvement as they prepare for upcoming matches against conference rivals. Consistent performance is crucial for turning around their season after a challenging start in the Big Ten.