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Iowa Junior Mia Mack Seals 4-3 Win Over Illinois
Hawkeyes defeat Illini in women's dual match at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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On Sunday, the Iowa women's tennis team defeated Illinois 4-3 in a close match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City. Junior Mia Mack won the decisive match to lift the Hawkeyes to victory over the Illini.
Why it matters
The win over a Big Ten rival like Illinois is an important early-season result for the Iowa women's tennis team as they look to build momentum and make a run at the conference title. Mack's clutch performance in the final match showcases the team's depth and resilience.
The details
The match came down to the wire, with the teams tied 3-3 after the initial singles and doubles competitions. Junior Mia Mack then stepped up and won the decisive match to clinch the 4-3 victory for the Hawkeyes.
- The match took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Mia Mack won the final match to seal Iowa's 4-3 win over Illinois.
The players
Mia Mack
A junior on the Iowa women's tennis team who won the decisive match to lift the Hawkeyes to victory over Illinois.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The women's tennis team from the University of Iowa that defeated Illinois 4-3 in the match.
Illinois Illini
The women's tennis team from the University of Illinois that lost 4-3 to Iowa in the match.
What they’re saying
“Mia really stepped up when we needed her most. Her poise and determination in that final match was inspiring to the whole team.”
— Sasha Schmid, Iowa Women's Tennis Head Coach (dailyiowan.com)
What’s next
The Hawkeyes will look to build on this win as they continue their Big Ten schedule, while Illinois will aim to rebound in their next match.
The takeaway
Iowa's victory over a conference rival like Illinois showcases the depth and resilience of the Hawkeyes' women's tennis team, led by the clutch performance of junior Mia Mack in the decisive match.
