DES MOINES, Iowa — The Bulldogs dropped a nailbiter conference match at home against Illinois State. Drake went down 3-1, then battled back to tie it at 3 apiece before losing 4-3.
Illinois State 4, Drake 3
The Redbirds started the match hot, sweeping the doubles point. The Bulldogs nearly won on the top two courts but lost in 7-5 tiebreakers. In singles, Illinois State continued to play strong, with Christian Capacci taking down Logan Tomovski on the fourth court. Will Ecklund got the Bulldogs on the board with a 6-4, 6-4 win on the fifth court.