NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State captured its third and fourth straight wins after defeating UMKC and Lewis 4-0. The Redbirds went 3-0 in singles play and 2-0 in doubles play against Lewis and went 3-0 in singles play and 2-0 in doubles play as well against UMKC. Due to an incomplete roster, the Redbirds automatically won the sixth spot in singles play and the third spot in doubles play.
Redbirds Scoring Breakdown:
Singles competition:
1. Tara Damnjanovic (ILST) vs. Oana Trus (LEWIS) 6-0, 4-4, DNF
2. Jana Kustkova (ILST) vs. Tereza Pilzova (LEWIS) 6-4, 2-4, DNF
3. Natalia Bravo (ILST) vs. Joie Reisch (LEWIS) 5-4, DNF
4. Ivon Mihaleva (ILST) def. Aleksandra Sredojevic (LEWIS) 6-0, 6-3
5. Estelle Vanthier (ILST) def. Sophie Davis (LEWIS) 6-0, 6-0
6. Laura Fitzgerald (ILST) (Incomplete Lineup)
Doubles competition:
1. Veronika Golanova/ Tara Damnjanovic (ILST) def. Oana Trus/Aleksandra Sredojevic (LEWIS) 6-0
2. Jana Kustkova/ Ivon Mihaleva (ILST) vs. Joie Reisch/Tereza Pilzova (LEWIS) 4-2, DNF
3. Natalia Bravo / Laura Fitzgerald (ILST) (Incomplete Lineup)
Quote from Coach Maja Kovacek: "It was physically a very demanding day. We had to play through illness and injury and the girls really gave it their all and the whole team played great tennis start to finish. I couldn't be prouder of their effort today. This group is showing a lot of heart and resilience and they are having fun competing together. It's exactly what you want as a coach."
Team Notes:
· The Redbirds went perfect on Sunday and went a total of 11-3 in singles play and 6-1 in doubles play over the three game homestand this weekend.
· The Redbirds remain undefeated this spring season, improving to 4-0.
Up Next: The Redbirds remain in Normal next weekend as they face Chicago State on Friday, Feb. 1 and close out the weekend on Saturday with a competition against UIC.
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