The UIS women's tennis team hosted Michigan Tech on Saturday, falling to a 5-2 defeat.

Match Recap

• In doubles play, UIS secured a 7-5 win in No. 1 doubles, with Ema Norma Bordean and Niamh Grogan edging out Alexandra Nikonenko and Caoimhe McDonnell. However, Michigan Tech claimed victories in No. 2 doubles 6-2 and won No. 3 doubles by default to secure the first point of the day.
• In singles action, Carmen Llopis Fabra battled hard in No. 1 singles but ultimately lost 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Nikonenko.
• Ema Norma Bordean fell 7-5, 6-4 to Caoimhe McDonnell in No. 2 singles.
• Niamh Grogan earned a solid 6-3, 6-1 win over Anamarija Ukic in No. 3 singles.
• Kamila Kalinowska prevailed in a thrilling No. 4 singles match, defeating Emily Rose 6-4, 6-4, 10-4.
• Cristina Mendoza Romero was defeated by Chiara Heinz 6-4, 6-3 in No. 5 singles.
• In No. 6 singles, Michigan Tech won by default due to UIS not having a player available.

Up Next
UIS will return to action on Friday, Feb. 21, when they host Southwest Baptist at 1:00 p.m.