The Illinois State women's tennis team is gearing up for a crucial MVC road trip in Iowa, facing UNI and Drake as they aim to maintain their position near the top of the conference standings.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State Redbirds are 13-6 and tied for second place in the MVC with a 4-1 record.
  • Senior Tijana Zlatanovic has excelled, earning MVC Singles Player of the Week twice and MVC Doubles Team of the Week with Lana Caculovic.
State of Play
  • ISU is on a winning streak, with victories including a 6-1 win against Bradley.
  • UNI, with a 3-13 record, seeks its first win since March 2 but has struggled in conference play with an 0-5 record.
  • Drake, at 7-10, is tied for fourth place in the MVC with a 3-2 record against conference opponents.
Bottom Line

The Redbirds are poised for an important weekend in Iowa, aiming to solidify their position in the MVC standings while facing tough competition from UNI and Drake.