The Valparaiso University women’s tennis team made positive strides from Saturday to Sunday, putting together an improved showing in a 6-1 loss to Missouri Valley Conference foe Illinois State at Match Point Tennis Club in Griffith. The highlight of the day was the play of Meg Modesto (Chesterton, Ind. / Chesterton), who registered a victory at No. 2 singles.  

How It Happened

• Modesto’s win came over Tara Damnjanovic in straight sets at second singles. She played impressive tennis to pick up a 7-5, 6-3 victory over quality competition. Damnjanovic is a talented freshman who has quickly earned the No. 2 spot in Illinois State’s lineup.
• Modesto earned her eighth win of the season and first since March 5 at Tampa.
• Illinois State (14-6, 2-0) won in straight sets in the remaining five singles matches and prevailed on all three doubles courts.

Up Next

Valpo (3-13, 0-2) will hit the road for a pair of Missouri Valley Conference matches next weekend as the team visits Drake on Saturday and UNI on Sunday. The match against the Bulldogs to start the weekend is slated to begin at 11 a.m. in Des Moines.