The McKendree University Women's Tennis team faced a narrow 4-3 loss to UIS Prairie Stars on Senior Day in Belleville, IL. In a competitive match marked by several three-set battles, McKendree honored seniors Lena Greefs and Iva Poleksic before the contest. UIS gained an early lead in doubles, winning at No. 1 and No. 3, while McKendree's only doubles victory came from the No. 2 pairing of Kristina Bogomazova and Ivana Milkova. The Bearcats showcased strong performances in singles, with notable wins from Greefs, Milkova, and Keira Greefs, yet ultimately fell short. UIS clinched the match with a key win at No. 2 and straight-set victories at No. 5 and No. 6.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UIS 4, McKendree 3
  • McKendree secured 3 singles wins but only 1 doubles win.
State of Play
  • McKendree University honored seniors before the match, highlighting their contributions.
  • Multiple matches went to three sets, demonstrating the competitiveness of the teams.
What's Next

The Bearcats are set to compete in their regular season finale against UIndy in Indianapolis on April 25.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort and several exciting matches, McKendree fell just short on Senior Day, underscoring the need for continued improvement as they head into their final regular season match.