EVANSTON, Ill. - The UIC men's tennis team (1-12) fell 4-0 to the Northwestern Wildcats (11-4). The Flames put up a solid effort in the match despite the outcome. Luis Dos Santos and Francesco Tacconi were up 5-2 in the No. 1 doubles match before the match was halted. The Flames will start up Horizon League action against Northern Kentucky on Mar. 20. 

Dos Santos and Tacconi nearly took the opening doubles match, going ahead 5-2 before the match was halted. Tacconi and Dos Santos put up a great effort over the Wildcats' No. 1 doubles team. "Francesco and Dos Santos completed well in doubles, going up 5-2. Solid effort overall in doubles," said head coach Hans Neufeld. The match was ended early due to the Wildcats securing the doubles point.

The Flames faltered in singles play, falling in all matches. Tacconi and Anthony Nguyen, and Kevin Kruzel played in their matches but were unable to overcome the Wildcats. "Francesco, Anthony, and Kevin all competed well in single," said Neufeld. UIC will look to take this experience into conference play in their next match against the Northern Kentucky Norse. 

The Flames and Norse will face off on Sunday, Mar. 20, at 11:30 a.m.