Afer falling to Butler 4-3 on Friday, the Illinois State mens tennis team dropped their second match of the spring season 5-2 to No. 67 Lousiville.
Leading the way for the Redbirds was senior Ricky Heath. Heath defeated Paulo Carvalho 7-5, 6-2 at No. 2 sinlges. In addition, he and junior teammate Jason Smit defeated Cody Conley and Paulo Carvalho 9-7 at No. 1 doubles.
Also playing well for the Redbirds was the doubles duo of Ciaran Foley and Brent Steven. Foley and Steven defeated Alex Sivertsen and Jake Kirts 9-7 at No. 2 doubles.
Coach Greg Kennett was pleased with his teams intensity, but felt his team could have finished matches better than they did.
We played well until the end of all the matches, said Kennett. We need to learn to finish matches like we start them.
The Redbirds will be back in action Friday, January 25, at the MVC Individual Indoor Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.
