UIC men's tennis fell 6-1 to Western Michigan in a conference match at XS Tennis Village, with senior Aleksa Bucan securing the only singles victory for the Flames.

By the Numbers
  • UIC's No. 2 doubles pair won their match 6-2, marking their 11th victory of the season.
  • Bucan has 11 singles victories in 2024 and is undefeated at the No. 3 singles spot.
Yes, But

Despite a competitive performance, UIC ultimately fell to Western Michigan in the match.

State of Play
  • UIC is set to face Ball State in the upcoming match on Sunday at the Flames Outdoor Tennis Courts.
  • Ball State previously defeated UIC with a score of 6-1 in their first meeting this season.
  • Eli Herran leads Ball State with 14 wins in 2024 and is on an eight-match win streak.
What's Next

UIC will honor its five-member senior class before Sunday's match against Ball State and fans are encouraged to support the team through The Chicago Collective.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss to Western Michigan, UIC men's tennis looks forward to regrouping for the upcoming match against Ball State, where they aim to celebrate their seniors and continue their competitive performance in the conference.