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Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Grabs Two Wins

UIS picks up first Division II win

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The University of Illinois Springfield women's tennis team picked up two victories to close out the UIS Invitational on Saturday at Washington Park. UIS downed Calumet College of Saint Joseph, 7-2, before shutting out Division II foe Kentucky Wesleyan, 9-0.

UIS sits at 5-8 on the season and has won more contests than in the last two seasons.

Freshman Jane Carter continued to be hot, dropping just one set on the day in doubles play against Calumet College.

As a team, the Prairie Stars surrendered just three sets against Kentucky Wesleyan to secure the victory.

Illinois Springfield heads out on the road to face Blackburn on Wednesday, March 25 at 4:30 p.m.

UIS 7, Calumet College 2
Singles competition

1. Jane Carter (UIS) def. Mariana Portela (CCSJ) 6-1, 6-0
2. Faith Hook (UIS) def. Leticia Monteiro (CCSJ) 6-2, 6-1
3. Danielle Mendoza (UIS) def. Felicitas Hirth (CCSJ) 6-3, 6-1
4. Luz Maria Padilla (CCSJ) def. Janasha Prabhu (UIS) 6-3, 6-2
5. Hannah Latif (UIS) def. Samantha Castellanos (CCSJ) 7-5, 4-6, 10-3
6. Paula Nieto (CCSJ) def. Neena Prabhu (UIS) 6-2, 4-6, 10-4

Doubles competition
1. Jane Carter/Danielle Mendoza (UIS) def. Mariana Portela/Leticia Monteiro (CCSJ) 8-1
2. Janasha Prabhu/Faith Hook (UIS) def. Felicitas Hirth/Luz Maria Padilla (CCSJ) 9-8 (8-6)
3. Neena Prabhu/Hannah Latif (UIS) def. Samantha Castellanos/Paula Nieto (CCSJ) 8-4

UIS 9, KWC 0
Singles competition

1. Jane Carter (UIS) def. Danielle Hadler (KWC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Faith Hook (UIS) def. Krislyn Hudson (KWC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Danielle Mendoza (UIS) def. Emily McNeil (KWC) 6-1, 6-0
4. Janasha Prabhu (UIS) def. Katie Laughlin (KWC) 6-1, 6-0
5. Katie Kirschbaum (UIS) def. McKenzie Alvarez (KWC) 6-0, 6-1
6. Elizabeth Purcell (UIS) def. No player (KWC), by default

Doubles competition
1. Jane Carter/Danielle Mendoza (UIS) def. Danielle Hadler/Krislyn Hudson (KWC) 8-0
2. Faith Hook/Janasha Prabhu (UIS) def. Emily McNeil/McKenzie Alvarez (KWC) 8-0
3. Neena Prabhu/Hannah Latif (UIS) def. No player/No player (KWC), by default
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Players Mentioned

Faith Hook

Faith Hook

5' 3"
Junior
Katie  Kirschbaum

Katie Kirschbaum

5' 9"
Junior
Hannah Latif

Hannah Latif

5' 2"
Sophomore
Danielle Mendoza

Danielle Mendoza

5' 3"
Sophomore
Janasha  Prabhu

Janasha Prabhu

Senior
Elizabeth  Purcell

Elizabeth Purcell

5' 2"
Senior
Neena Prabhu

Neena Prabhu

Freshman
Jane Carter

Jane Carter

5' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Faith Hook

Faith Hook

5' 3"
Junior
Katie  Kirschbaum

Katie Kirschbaum

5' 9"
Junior
Hannah Latif

Hannah Latif

5' 2"
Sophomore
Danielle Mendoza

Danielle Mendoza

5' 3"
Sophomore
Janasha  Prabhu

Janasha Prabhu

Senior
Elizabeth  Purcell

Elizabeth Purcell

5' 2"
Senior
Neena Prabhu

Neena Prabhu

Freshman
Jane Carter

Jane Carter

5' 8"
Freshman