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Prairie Stars Earn 5-2 Road Win at Truman State
Illinois Springfield women's tennis team secures victory with doubles point and singles comebacks
Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:28am
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The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team (4-7) secured a 5-2 road victory over Truman State on Sunday, winning the doubles point and rallying for a pair of comeback wins in singles play to seal the match.
Why it matters
This win helps the Prairie Stars build momentum as they return home to host Rockhurst University, continuing their season and looking to improve their overall record.
The details
In doubles play, UIS took early control by winning two of three matches to claim the first point. Ema Norma Bordean and Niamh Grogan won 7-5 at No. 1, while Jane Carter and Cristina Mendoza Romero earned a 6-3 victory at No. 3. In singles, Cristina Mendoza Romero, Alisha Deogaonkar, and Niamh Grogan all rallied for comeback wins after dropping their first sets.
- The match took place on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
- UIS returns home on Sunday, March 29 at 10 a.m. to host Rockhurst University.
The players
Ema Norma Bordean
A member of the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team.
Niamh Grogan
A member of the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team.
Jane Carter
A member of the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team.
Cristina Mendoza Romero
A member of the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team.
Alisha Deogaonkar
A member of the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team.
What’s next
UIS returns home on Sunday, March 29 at 10 a.m. to host Rockhurst University.
The takeaway
This win showcases the resilience and determination of the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team, as they were able to overcome early deficits in both doubles and singles play to secure a strong road victory over Truman State.
