The Illinois State women's tennis team is set to kick off the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Championships against Drake University on April 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Valparaiso, Indiana. The Redbirds, holding a 13-7 overall record and finishing 6-2 in conference play, aim for their first MVC Tournament title since 2022. They recently clinched a convincing 5-2 win against Belmont and seek to build momentum against the Bulldogs, who currently sit at 5-15 overall with a 2-6 MVC record.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State has an all-time record of 18-10 against Drake, including a recent 5-2 victory on March 30.
  • The Redbirds achieved a 5-2 victory against Belmont in their last match, securing all doubles points and four singles wins.
State of Play
  • Illinois State is making its fifth appearance at the MVC Championships since 2020-21.
  • Drake enters the tournament as the No. 6 seed after dropping their regular-season finale against Murray State, 5-2.
What's Next

Should the Redbirds win against Drake, they will advance further in the MVC Championships, with hopes of securing their first title in over three years.

Bottom Line

Illinois State must leverage their strong recent performances and experience against Drake to seize a critical opening round win and bolster their hopes for a championship run.