Women's Tennis Falls to Eastern Illinois, IUPUI

Leathernecks return to courts on Sunday, March 1, against Illinois State

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WIU - IUPUI Results

GALESBURG, Ill. – The Western Illinois women's tennis team was back in action Saturday (Feb. 28) afternoon, as the Leathernecks took on instate foe Eastern Illinois and Summit League opponent IUPUI in a double dual. The Leathernecks were unsuccessful today, dropping a pair of 7-0 decisions to move to 1-11 (0-2 Summit League) on the season.

Western opened the day taking on Eastern Illinois. The two schools had been scheduled to play each other on Sunday, but moved the match up a day in preparation for potential weather in the area on Sunday.

The Panthers go on the board with a sweep in doubles action. Lubbers and Wallace fell by a 6-2 final at No. 1, Demos and Jones dropped a 6-3 decision in the No. 2 slot, and Johnson and Hale fell, 6-0, playing at No. 3.

In singles, Eastern Illinois was able to take all six matches to secure the victory. Courtney Lubbers competed in the No. 1 singles position, falling 6-1, 6-2. Jenna Wallace dropped the first set of her No. 2 singles match, 6-2, before fighting back in the second set, ultimately losing 6-4. Arianna Demos dropped at No. 3 singles (6-0, 6-0) and Nicole Jones fell, 6-0, 6-1, at in the No. 4 slot. Andriana Johnson nearly took the first set at No. 5, but fell by a 6-4, 6-0 score. Jamme Hale competed in the No. 6 slot, falling 6-0, 6-0.

In the second match of the day, Western played its second Summit League contest of the season, taking on the Jaguars of IUPUI. The Jags took 8-2 decisions at the No. 1 and 3 doubles slot to secure the point. At No. 2 doubles, Demos and Jones took the duo of Neff and Schneiger to a tiebreaker, ultimately losing 7-5.

The singles action saw IUPUI sweep the six matches en route to victory Saturday afternoon. Lubbers fought but fell, 6-3, 6-3, at the No. 1 spot. Wallace dropped a 6-2, 6-4 decision at No. 2 and Demos fell, 6-1, 6-3, at No. 3. Jones (6-2, 6-0) and Johnson (6-2, 6-0) dropped their decisions at the No. 4 and 5 spots, respectively, and Hale was forced to retire at No. 6 while trailing 6-1, 3-0.

Western Illinois returns to the courts Sunday (March 1) for a contest against Illinois State. First serve is set for 10 a.m. in Galesburg.

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Players Mentioned

Andriana Johnson: Sophomore

Nicole Jones: Sophomore

Jenna Wallace: Sophomore

Courtney Lubbers: Freshman

Arianna Demos: Freshman

Players Mentioned

Andriana Johnson
: Sophomore

Nicole Jones
: Sophomore

Jenna Wallace
: Sophomore

Courtney Lubbers
: Freshman

Arianna Demos
: Freshman