(LEBANON, Ill., April 14)- The McKendree College women’s tennis team defeated University of Illinois-Springfield 5-3 Saturday afternoon at McKendree College.
The Bearcats swept the singles matches but dropped two in the doubles portion of the meet.. The Bearcats return to the courts April 21st in Springfield, Ill. for the American Midwest Conference Tournament. Matches are set to begin at 11 a.m.
McKendree College Women’s Tennis Result
Saturday April 14 at McKendree College
McKendree College 5, University of Illinois-Springfield 3
Doubles
1. Occhipinti and Mennerick LOST TO Brancato and Ramilo UIS 9-7
2. Brinkmeyer and Thoman LOST TO McGowan and Hofmann UIS 8-4
3. Beiremann and Johnson DEF Gebben and Pellouchoud MCK 8-4
Singles
1. Occhipinti DEF Brancato MCK 6-4, 6-4
2. Mennerick DEF McGowan MCK 6-1, 6-1
3. Johnson DEF Hofmann MCK 4-6, 6-4, (10-5)
4. Brinkmeyer vs. Ramilo MCK 5-7, unfinished
5. Thoman vs. Deo MCK 6-0, 6-5, unfinished
6. Beiermann DEF Gebben MCK 6-2, 6-2
