Lansing, Mich. – UIC closed out its fall slate at the Michigan State Classic in Lansing, earning multiple victories in singles and doubles.
RESULTS:
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Junior duo Dongkeke Liu and Edit Cosmo earned two doubles victories over Ball State (6-4, 6-3).
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Sophomore Charlotte Deletioglu picked up a singles win over Ball State (6-2, 4-6, 6-1).
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Cosmo defeated Eastern Michigan in straight sets (7-6(3), 7-6(2)).
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Liu also earned a comeback victory over Eastern Michigan (5-7, 6-2, 6-3).
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The Flames faced competition from Michigan State, Michigan, Minnesota, Ball State and Eastern Michigan throughout the weekend.
Rome, GA. - Sophomore Kristina Tai and Senior Nia Cooper represented the Flames at the ITA Conference Masters Championships in Rome, Ga., competing against a strong field of Division I programs. The duo faced McNeese State in the opening round of doubles competition, gaining valuable experience on the national stage.
RESULTS:
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Nov. 5 (Main Draw): Lost to Ana Hollweg and Elena Morales of McNeese State, 6-4, 6-1.
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Nov. 6 (Consolation Draw): Lost to Shona Nakano and Amalia Widdowson of UNC Charlotte, 6-0, 6-4.
QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH RYAN JUMP:
"We competed well this weekend. To be able to compete on a national level and also against Power 4 teams was exactly what we needed heading into January!"
UP NEXT:
UIC women's tennis returns to action in January for the start of its spring season.
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