Tennis Falls to Illinois in Big Ten Tournament Second Round as the No. 12-seeded Rutgers women's team lost 4-1 to No. 5 Illinois at the Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

By the Numbers
  • No. 12-seeded Rutgers women's team: 12-12 record, 2-9 in B1G
  • No. 5 Illinois team: 17-8 record, 9-3 in B1G
Yes, But

Rutgers fell short against Illinois despite Yana Gurevich's singles victory for the Scarlet Knights.

State of Play
  • Illinois clinched the doubles point with wins on the first and third courts.
  • Yana Gurevich secured her fourth-straight B1G victory for Rutgers in singles play.
  • Rutgers finished the 2024 season with a 12-12 record, their first non-losing season since 2020.
What's Next

Rutgers looks to build on their performance and strive for a deeper run in future Big Ten Tournaments.

Bottom Line

Rutgers women's tennis team falls to Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament, ending the season with promising performances and room for growth in the upcoming seasons.