The University of Northern Iowa women's tennis team lost 5-2 against Murray State in a road match. Murray State dominated by winning all three doubles matches, claiming an early 1-0 lead. Despite UNI's Abbie Peterson and Kayla Santosa winning their singles matches, the Racers controlled the rest, securing straight-set victories in four positions. The Panthers will return home for their next match against Drake on April 4.

By the Numbers
  • Murray State won all three doubles matches, securing the doubles point with scores of 7-6, 6-1, and 6-2.
  • UNI won 2 singles matches, with Peterson coming back from a set down and Santosa winning a tight three-set match.
State of Play
  • UNI has struggled in doubles recently, losing all matches in this outing.
  • Upcoming match against Drake offers a chance for UNI to rebound at home.
What's Next

Following the loss, the Panthers will look to improve their performance in their next match against Drake, aiming for a strong home court advantage.

Bottom Line

The Panthers need to regain confidence in their doubles play to enhance their chances in future matches, as demonstrated by their challenges against Murray State.