The Illinois State women's tennis team achieved a dominant 7-0 victory against Marquette, marking their first home match of the spring season at Gregory Street Courts. The Redbirds (11-4) secured the doubles point with convincing wins at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions. Despite Marquette (6-11) pushing four singles matches to three sets, the Redbirds claimed victory across all six singles matches, solidifying a clean sweep.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State won all six singles matches, including four that went to three sets.
  • The doubles teams secured wins with scores of 6-1 at both the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.
State of Play
  • Illinois State is now gearing up to start Missouri Valley Conference action.
  • Upcoming matches include a road game against Valparaiso and a meeting with UIC in Chicago.
What's Next

The Redbirds will face Valparaiso next Saturday, aiming to carry their momentum into conference play. Following that, they will travel to Chicago to compete against UIC, seeking further success.

Bottom Line

Illinois State's impressive sweep over Marquette highlights their strong form ahead of conference matches, presenting a promising outlook for the remainder of the season.