Evan Clark Head Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Evan Clark Head Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
No. 34 Illinois secured a 4-1 victory over Nebraska in Lincoln on Sunday, driven by strong performances in singles matches. Despite losing the doubles point, Illinois claimed four consecutive wins in singles to clinch the match.
The win improves Illinois' record to 11-6 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while Nebraska falls to 9-6 overall and remains winless at 0-4 in Big Ten competition.
In doubles action, Kasia Treiber and McKenna Schaefbauer earned a 6-3 victory at No. 3 against Nebraska's Gallego/Loy. However, Nebraska won the doubles point with victories at No. 1 and No. 2 positions.
Alice Xu leveled the score for Illinois with a straight-set win at No. 6 singles, maintaining her undefeated start to her collegiate career. Treiber followed with a victory at No. 4 singles, giving Illinois a lead.
Schaefbauer's comeback win at No. 2 extended Illinois' advantage after overcoming an initial set loss to secure the match in three sets.
Josie Frazier completed the team's triumph with another come-from-behind win at No. 3 singles, sealing her match in three sets as well.
Illinois will host Northwestern on March 30 and Minnesota on April 5 at Atkins Tennis Center.
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