The UIS women's tennis team played on the road at Thomas More on Friday afternoon and came away with a 4-3 win. Solid doubles play helped to lift the Prairie Stars in the match.

Ema Norma Bordean and Niamh Grogan won 6-2 at the No. 1 doubles spot, while Jane Carter and Cristina Mendoza Romero added a 6-4 victory at No. 3. The freshman No. 2 duo of Maria Garcia Gama and Alisha Deogaonkar fell 6-2.

In singles action, Bordean led the way with a 6-2, 7-6, 6-3 win, and Mendoza Romero followed with a 6-3, 6-3 victory. Carter won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 5. Niamh Grogan and Alisha Deogaonkar both dropped matches, with Deogaonkar taking the first set before falling 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Maria Garcia Gama lost 6-2, 6-4 in No. 6

"I am really proud of how our team competed today," said head coach Henrique Leal. "We have been working hard on adjusting some details, especially in doubles, and that work has proven to be key for today's match. The doubles point was crucial in setting the tone for singles and allowed us to come home with the win."

Up Next
UIS will return home to face Michigan Tech on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Springfield Racquet & Fitness Club.