MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois University women's tennis team keep the spring vibes going by hitting the road to face Illinois State. This is the third season under coach Luke Ogren. Last year, the Leathernecks went 12-9 overall.

WHAT | Illinois State

WHEN | January 28, 2026 

WHERE | Evergreen Racquet Club | Bloomington, IL

PREVIOUSLY |  Western Illinois battled Marquette at home, ultimately falling 4-2 in a tightly contested match. After the Golden Eagles secured the doubles point, the Leathernecks responded with strong singles performances from Nour Gueblaoui and Mana Fawcett, both earning hard-fought three-set victories. Elena Duva added another point with a straight-set win at No. 6, while the match at No. 5 singles was abandoned once the team result was decided.

ABOUT THE LEATHERNECKS | Western Illinois returns 11 players from last year's lineup, including last season's No. 1 and No. 2 singles players, Richardlyne Francois and Nour Gueblaoui. Mana Fawcett returns to the squad, along with Denver Johnson, Nadezhda Petkova, Lara Rossetto Diniz de Souza, Chloe Routier, and Anna-Evelina Trush. The Leathernecks also welcome junior Jessica Hess from Southern University.

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