RESULTS
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Redbirds overcame Belmont, 4-3, Feb. 11 at the Bloomington Tennis Center.
"What a battle we played today against a very good Belmont team," head coach Mark Klysner said. "The guys competed so well."
Illinois State battled with Belmont, but ultimately came out on top. Belmont took the first singles match in the No. 1 spot over Christoffer Greve. Pol Botifoll Rius earned a win over Stephen Goldman to put the Birds back on top. The Bruins battled back taking a match over Andreas Boers. Illinois State won the next two matches behind Egehan Sertkaya and Igor Kolaric. Manuel Bernhard came up short in a three-setter against Jake Briggs.
"That was probably the best doubles we've played yet this year," Klysner said. "I couldn't be more proud of the energy and focus these guys showed today and hopefully we can carry this momentum into next weekend."
The Redbirds took two of three doubles matches over the Bruins. Doubles partners Greve and Kolaric earned the first doubles win over Hendrik Inno and Marko Ilic. Belmont responded with a win in the No. 3 spot. Boers and Botifoll clinched the doubles point with a win over Stephen Goldman and Zak Khan.
Illinois State improved its season record to 4-2. The Birds will travel to Des Moines, Iowa next weekend for matches against UAB and George Washington.
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