No. 75 Iowa hosted No. 34 Illinois for a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday.
The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2 and gained their second straight win over a ranked opponent.
Their record moves to 8-6 overall and 3-0 in Big 10 play.
The Hawkeyes next play on Sunday, facing No. 35 Northwestern.
Iowa’s Jessica Matthews and Chelsea Bluestein watch teammate Pia Kranholdt serve the ball during a tennis meet between Iowa and Illinois at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, March 22, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2.