The News-Gazette · Apr 29, 2019
Fast start fades for UI in title match
LINCOLN, Neb. — Evan Clark isn't sure he has seen a more routine round of doubles from his Illinois women's tennis team all year than Sunday against Michigan.
Behind wins of 6-1 and 6-2, the Illini smacked the No. 17 Wolverines for the first point of the Big Ten tournament title match at Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center.
"We were in a position to win (the other), too," said Clark, the third-year UI coach. "That first point is huge, and I felt great about our start. ... But I think unfortunately the doubles point woke Michigan up a little bit."