SPRINGFIELD, IL --- Cole Buehnerkemper and Logan Burgess Hayes defeated the 16^th ranked doubles team in the nation to pick up the biggest win in the Division II era for UIS tennis. The Prairie Stars fell to Washburn 8-1 and dropped to 9-6 on the season in their final match before GLVC play begins.

Buehnerkemper and Burgess Hayes defeated the top doubles team 8-5 as they improve to 3-1 in their last four doubles matches. The duo is now 14-5 on the season in doubles play and 11-3 in dual matches, playing in the top spot. Sam Clarke and Santiago Pedraza played a tough match, falling 8-6 in their doubles match. Grand Fitzsimmons and Ajay Bandreddy fell 8-3 in the final doubles match.

In singles, the Prairie Stars didn't have as much luck, falling in straight sets in all six matches. Buehnerkemper fell 6-4, 6-4 while Burgess Hayes fought in a tough match before falling 6-4, 7-6.

The Prairie Stars fall to 9-6 on the season while Washburn improved to 10-4. UIS begins GLVC play as they travel to Southern Indiana for a match on Saturday beginnings at 2:00 pm.