Saturday, April 13
Springfield, Mo.
1 p.m.
Missouri State University
vs
Illinois State
Tennis Bears Continue MVC Play against Illinois State, Bradley
April 12, 2019 | Women's Tennis
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State's women's tennis team resumes league action this weekend, hosting Illinois State (Apr. 13) and Bradley (Apr. 14) at Cooper Tennis Complex, with first serve at 1 p.m. and 10 a.m., respectively.
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MSU will honor seniors Phoebe Boeschen and Fati Khamissi following the conclusion of Sunday's match against Bradley.
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The Bears are coming off an impressive weekend performance, claiming conference victories against UNI and Drake to begin MVC play 2-0. MSU is tied alongside Illinois State in league standings.
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This marks the first time since the program's reinstatement the Bears have begun the season 2-0.Â
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MSU battled after falling behind in doubles action to earn all six singles points to garner their fourth-straight league opener with the 6-1 win over the Panthers.
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Boeschen claimed the UNI match in the fifth flight, securing a 6-1, 6-4 decision. She is one of two Bears to remain perfect in singles and doubles over the weekend.
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Khamissi fended off Drake to clinch the 4-3 win in straight-sets, 6-3, 6-3, at the No. 3 spot. She played a key role in both the Bears' victories, earning points during singles and doubles for both matches.
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Khamissi and Ellie Burger lead MSU with eight singles' wins this spring.
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Illinois State is tied alongside the Bears for the top spot in the MVC with a 2-0 record, and 14-6 overall. Bradley split its opening weekend to sit at 1-1, tying Drake for the second place position.
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For all of the latest information on the Missouri State women's tennis team, visit MissouriStateBears.com or follow @MSUBearsTennis on Twitter and Instagram.
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MSU will honor seniors Phoebe Boeschen and Fati Khamissi following the conclusion of Sunday's match against Bradley.
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| Missouri State vs. Illinois State | Missouri State vs. Bradley | |
| Date | Time | Saturday, April 13 | 1 p.m. & Sunday, April 14 | 10 a.m. |
| Location | Springfield, Mo. |
| Site | Cooper Tennis Center |
| Follow Along | Illinois State Live Stats | Bradley Live Stats |
| Missouri State | Women's Tennis Home Page | Twitter | Instagram |
The Bears are coming off an impressive weekend performance, claiming conference victories against UNI and Drake to begin MVC play 2-0. MSU is tied alongside Illinois State in league standings.
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This marks the first time since the program's reinstatement the Bears have begun the season 2-0.Â
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MSU battled after falling behind in doubles action to earn all six singles points to garner their fourth-straight league opener with the 6-1 win over the Panthers.
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Boeschen claimed the UNI match in the fifth flight, securing a 6-1, 6-4 decision. She is one of two Bears to remain perfect in singles and doubles over the weekend.
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Khamissi fended off Drake to clinch the 4-3 win in straight-sets, 6-3, 6-3, at the No. 3 spot. She played a key role in both the Bears' victories, earning points during singles and doubles for both matches.
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Khamissi and Ellie Burger lead MSU with eight singles' wins this spring.
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Illinois State is tied alongside the Bears for the top spot in the MVC with a 2-0 record, and 14-6 overall. Bradley split its opening weekend to sit at 1-1, tying Drake for the second place position.
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For all of the latest information on the Missouri State women's tennis team, visit MissouriStateBears.com or follow @MSUBearsTennis on Twitter and Instagram.
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