The No. 69 ranked Indiana women’s tennis team is set for a two-match road trip this weekend, facing Northwestern on Saturday and Illinois on Sunday. The Hoosiers will first compete in Evanston, Illinois, at 1 p.m. CT against Northwestern, followed by a 1 p.m. CT match in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, against Illinois.
Series History
Indiana has a 21-32 record against Northwestern, with their last victory occurring in 2005. Their most recent match in 2025 resulted in a 2-4 loss. Against Illinois, the Hoosiers hold a 19-15 all-time record, but fell 0-4 in their 2025 contest.
This weekend’s matches will feature competition against ranked players. Indiana will face No. 87 Margot Phanthala of Northwestern, and No. 30 McKenna Schaefbauer of Illinois in singles play. Northwestern also boasts two ranked doubles teams: Margot Phanthala/Erica Jessel (No. 27) and Mika Dagan Fruchtman/Neena Feldman (No. 81). Illinois features the duo of Alice Xu/Tess Bucher at No. 90.
Last weekend, Indiana split its results, losing 2-4 to No. 26 Wisconsin but defeating Minnesota 4-2. Against Wisconsin, the Hoosiers won the doubles point, even as against Minnesota, they also secured the doubles point and then won three singles matches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indiana’s overall record against Northwestern?
The Hoosiers are 21-32 against Northwestern.
What was the outcome of Indiana’s last match against Illinois?
Indiana fell to Illinois 0-4 in their last matchup in 2025.
Which Indiana doubles team had a recent win against Wisconsin?
Alessandra Teodosescu and Hi’ilani Williams won their match at No. 1 doubles against Wisconsin with a score of 7-5.
As Indiana prepares to face two Big Ten opponents on the road, what role will momentum from the doubles matches play in determining the outcome of the singles competitions?
