WTEN Drops 5-2 Decision To Illinois State

MILWAUKEE - The Marquette University women's tennis team fell to Illinois State, 5-2, Saturday evening at the new Sprovieri Tennis Complex.

The Redbirds opened the match by taking the crucial doubles point with wins at the No. 1 and 2 positions.

Illinois State continued strong in singles play, securing straight-set victories at the No. 3 and 4 spots to take a 3-0 lead.

At No. 2, Tiera Jarmond earned a straight-set victory (7-6, 6-4), putting Marquette on the board and making the score 3-1.

Graduate student Andie Weise rallied to win at No. 1 in three sets (6-4, 1-6, 6-1), giving Marquette its second point of the match.

Illinois State clinched the team victory with wins at the No. 5 and 6 positions.

UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles will host Milwaukee on February 2 at 11 a.m. at Sprovieri Tennis Complex.

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