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Women’s Tennis Triumphs Over Butler

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– The Illinois State women's tennis team took down Butler 4-1 in a tough road match. The 'Birds improve to a9-5 overall record, and this is the eighth-straight win against the Bulldogs for the program.
 
The squad quickly took the doubles matches 2-0, securing the doubles point. Senior Veronika Golanova struck first in the singles matches, defeating Emily Neal 6-3, 6-0. Senior Jana Kustkova followed quickly at the No. 4 spot, overcoming Nina Bertino 6-2, 6-1. Freshman Tara Damnjanovic sealed the match by taking down Lauryn Padgett 6-1, 6-1 at the No. 2 spot. Kusktova is now 8-4 this season, and Damnjanovic is 8-3 at the No. 2 spot.
 
Redbirds Scoring Breakdown:
 
Singles competition
1. Veronika Golanova (ILST) def. Emily Neal (BUT) 6-3, 6-0
2. Tara Damnjanovic (ILST) def. Lauryn Padgett (BUT) 6-1, 6-1
3.  Natalia Bravo (ILST) vs. Sara Linn (BUT) 6-1, 2-2 DNF
4.  Jana Kustkova (ILST)def. Nina Bertino (BUT) 6-2, 6-1
5. Laura Fitzgerald (ILST) vs. Caroline McAuley (BUT) DNF
6.  Jeanne Masson (BUT) winner by forfeit.
 
Doubles competition
1. Veronika Golanova/Jana Kustkova (ILST) def.  Emily Neal/Sara Linn (BUT) 6-4
2. Tara Damnjanovic/Natalia Bravo (ILST) vs.  Lauryn Padgett/Nina Bertino (BUT) 5-5 DNF
3. Laura Fitzgerald/Estelle Vanthier (ILST) def.  Caroline McAuley/Kendal Wilby (BUT) 6-4
 
Up Next:  The Redbirds return home to Normal to face Depauw on Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m.
 
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Players Mentioned

Laura Fitzgerald

Laura Fitzgerald

Sophomore
Veronika Golanova

Veronika Golanova

Redshirt Senior
Jana Kustkova

Jana Kustkova

Senior
Estelle Vanthier

Estelle Vanthier

Sophomore
Natalia Bravo

Natalia Bravo

5' 6"
Junior
Tara Damnjanovic

Tara Damnjanovic

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Laura Fitzgerald

Laura Fitzgerald

Sophomore
Veronika Golanova

Veronika Golanova

Redshirt Senior
Jana Kustkova

Jana Kustkova

Senior
Estelle Vanthier

Estelle Vanthier

Sophomore
Natalia Bravo

Natalia Bravo

5' 6"
Junior
Tara Damnjanovic

Tara Damnjanovic

Freshman