BLOOMINGTON, Ill.—The University of Evansville tennis team was defeated by Illinois State on Saturday at Evergreen Raquet Club. The Redbirds won five singles victories for a 5-1 win over the Aces.

 

In singles action, Stephanie Millis picked up the Aces’ lone win of the day, defeating Carmen Peters 6-2, 6-3 at No. 6 singles. Freshmen Kate Chybowski and Pin Sorensen lost close matches at No. 2 and No. 4 singles, respectively. Chybowski was edged by Julia Zubkova at No. 2 and Carolyne Parent outlasted Sorensen at No. 4.

 

The Aces and Bears were not able to complete their doubles matches due to lack of court time.

 

The Aces (12-10, 2-5)  will finish their regular season at Indiana State on Sunday for a 9 a.m. Missouri Valley match.

 

 

Illinois State 5, Evansville 1

 

 Singles competition

1. Miller, Katri (ILS) def. Kawamoto, Lisa (UE) 6-2, 6-2

2. Zubkova, Julia (ILS) def. Chybowski, Kate (UE) 6-4, 6-7 (8-10), 10-4

3. Parke-Bedard, Veroni (ILS) def. Wilhoite, Sara (UE) 6-2, 6-4

4. Parent, Carolyne (ILS) def. Sorensen, Pin (UE) 7-6 (0-4), 6-2

5. Hrovatic, Tanja (ILS) def. Cox, Allison (UE) 6-0, 6-0