Saturday, February 15
Evanston, Ill.
12 p.m. CT
Northwestern
vs
Illinois State
Photo by: Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics
'Cats Open Homestand with Doubleheader Against Illinois State and IU Indy
2/14/2025 4:44:00 PM | Men's Tennis
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern men's tennis (2-5) is set to host a doubleheader against Illinois State (3-6) and IU Indy (4-3) on Saturday, opening a nine-match homestand that extends through the middle of next month. The 'Cats' matchup against the Redbirds is set to begin at noon CT, followed by a 5:30 p.m. start time for their battle with the Jaguars.
Saturday's slate begins with an in-state rivalry Northwestern dominates, leading the all-time series over Illinois State 8-2. The Redbirds come into Evanston on a three-match losing streak after falling to IU Indy, New Mexico State and Tulsa. Illinois State is led by junior Tomas Valencia, who features at the No. 1 position for both singles and doubles matches. Valencia is currently 5-4 in singles action, and has won two of his last three doubles matches with partner Tin Ostro.
IU Indy will follow in the nightcap, coming into Combe Tennis Center after making a stop in Milwaukee to face Marquette on Friday. The Jaguars are currently a match above .500 after picking up back-to-back victories over Illinois State and Lipscomb.
For the 'Cats, Felix Nordby will look to stay hot after winning four of his last five singles matches. First-year Carter Pate will also seek to build momentum after picking up his first singles win in dual action last Friday at Vanderbilt. The 'Cats are 2-1 at home so far this season, with victories over UIC and Saint Joseph's and a close loss to No. 24 Harvard.
Following this Saturday's action, Northwestern will welcome in three teams next weekend: Memphis on Friday, then Notre Dame and Chicago State in a doubleheader on Sunday.
Saturday's slate begins with an in-state rivalry Northwestern dominates, leading the all-time series over Illinois State 8-2. The Redbirds come into Evanston on a three-match losing streak after falling to IU Indy, New Mexico State and Tulsa. Illinois State is led by junior Tomas Valencia, who features at the No. 1 position for both singles and doubles matches. Valencia is currently 5-4 in singles action, and has won two of his last three doubles matches with partner Tin Ostro.
IU Indy will follow in the nightcap, coming into Combe Tennis Center after making a stop in Milwaukee to face Marquette on Friday. The Jaguars are currently a match above .500 after picking up back-to-back victories over Illinois State and Lipscomb.
For the 'Cats, Felix Nordby will look to stay hot after winning four of his last five singles matches. First-year Carter Pate will also seek to build momentum after picking up his first singles win in dual action last Friday at Vanderbilt. The 'Cats are 2-1 at home so far this season, with victories over UIC and Saint Joseph's and a close loss to No. 24 Harvard.
Following this Saturday's action, Northwestern will welcome in three teams next weekend: Memphis on Friday, then Notre Dame and Chicago State in a doubleheader on Sunday.
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