Drake women's tennis will face Bradley and Illinois State this weekend in two home games at the Roger Knapp Tennis Center in Des Moines. The Bulldogs have a 7-10 record, holding the fourth-place tie in the Missouri Valley Conference.

By the Numbers
  • Drake has a 3-2 record against MVC opponents.
  • The Bulldogs split matches last weekend, defeating Missouri State 4-1 but losing to Murray State 4-3.
  • Ines Stephani and Rebecca Ehn form the top doubles pair for Drake, winning both matches last weekend.
Yes, But

Drake faces tough competition from Bradley and Illinois State, who have standout players in Maria Bezmenova and Tijana Zlatanovic, respectively.

State of Play
  • Bradley is 7-13 on the year, with Bezmenova leading singles and Sirbu and Hailey excelling in doubles.
  • Illinois State holds a 13-6 record, with Zlatanovic dominating singles and teaming up with Caculovic in doubles.
What's Next

Drake will face Belmont on April 21 in Des Moines for senior day celebrations.

Bottom Line

Drake women's tennis faces crucial matches against MVC rivals, aiming to maintain their position in the conference standings while honoring their seniors in upcoming games.