The Illinois College men’s tennis team lost a close 4-3 match to Rose-Hulman on March 21. The contest took place in Terre Haute, Indiana, and leaves Illinois College with a season record of 5-4.
This result is significant for the Blueboys as they continue their regular-season campaign in NCAA Division III and the Midwest Conference, according to the official website. The match saw Rose-Hulman secure the doubles point despite a win from Tejas Zala and Ryner Breyer at No. 3 doubles for Illinois College. In singles play, both teams split victories, but Rose-Hulman’s performance was enough to clinch the overall win. Illinois College’s singles wins came from Zala at No. 3, Glenn Conway at No. 4, and Grayson Dupre at No. 6.
Illinois College Blue Boys Tennis operates as a collegiate athletics program that supports student-athlete participation, competitive opportunities, and team spirit in varsity sports, according to the official website. The team conducts its home matches at the Bellatti Tennis Complex in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Looking ahead, Illinois College will host Kaskaskia for their next dual meet at the Bellatti Tennis Center on Tuesday with first serve scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
The Blueboys’ ongoing participation in NCAA Division III and the Midwest Conference provides athletes with opportunities for competition throughout both regular-season and postseason play, according to the official website.
