The Indiana women's tennis team suffered a 1-4 defeat against No. 40 Maryland in College Park, marking their eighth loss of the season. The Hoosiers were unable to secure the doubles point, with both No. 1 and No. 2 pairs losing decisively. Elisabeth Dunac provided Indiana's only point by winning her match at singles No. 3. Freshman Alessandra Teodosescu put up a strong fight against ranked opponent Oliwia Orlinska, but ultimately fell short. The Hoosiers now look ahead to upcoming matches against Penn State and Ohio State at home.

By the Numbers
  • Indiana's overall record is now 13-8, with a 3-6 mark in the Big Ten.
  • Maryland improves to 14-4 and 6-3 in the Big Ten after this victory.
State of Play
  • Indiana lost both doubles matches, handing Maryland the early lead.
  • Dunac is the only Hoosier to secure a victory in singles, showing resilience in her match.
What's Next

Indiana will play its next two matches at home against No. 46 Penn State and No. 3 Ohio State, providing an opportunity to bounce back against ranked competition.

Bottom Line

Despite the setback, the Hoosiers must capitalize on home-court advantage in their upcoming matches to regain momentum and improve their standings in the Big Ten.