The Drake Bulldogs faced a tough loss against Illinois State in men's tennis, with the match coming down to the final singles contest of the day, resulting in a 3-4 defeat for Drake, bringing their record to 8-7. The Bulldogs lost the doubles point to the Redbirds, with Illinois State securing two matches and leaving one unfinished.

By the Numbers
  • Drake's record dropped to 8-7 after the match.
  • The final score was Illinois State 4, Drake 3.
State of Play
  • Drake remains at 1-1 in the Summit League after this match.
  • The Redbirds secured the victory by winning the last singles spot against Drake's Aaron Dawson.
Bottom Line

Drake Bulldogs' men's tennis team faced a close defeat against Illinois State, resulting in a final score of 3-4 and lowering their overall record to 8-7. Despite a strong start in singles matches, the Bulldogs fell short, ultimately losing the doubles point, leading to Illinois State's victory in this nail-biting encounter.