Prairie Stars Drop 5-2 Match at Campbellsville

Illinois Springfield men's tennis team falls to Campbellsville in Kentucky

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:21am

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The Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars men's tennis team lost 5-2 to Campbellsville University in a match played on Saturday in Owensboro, Kentucky. The Prairie Stars' overall record now stands at 6-7 for the season.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Prairie Stars' record to below .500 for the season, putting them in a more difficult position as they continue their conference play and seek to qualify for the postseason tournament.

The details

Campbellsville secured the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 3 doubles. UIS picked up its lone doubles win at No. 2, where Miran Todorovic and Kai Van-Roon earned a 7-5 victory. In singles, Pablo Herrera rallied for a comeback win at No. 1, while Lin En Tan added a straight-set win at No. 3. However, Campbellsville won the remaining four singles matches to clinch the overall 5-2 victory.

The match took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Owensboro, Kentucky.