Box Score SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Michigan Tech women's tennis team defeated Illinois Springfield 5-2 on Saturday to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Huskies had their Friday match at Missouri-St. Louis postponed.
 
Emily Rose and Chiara Heinz won 6-2 at No. 2 doubles to start the day.
 
Chiara Heinz wrapped up an undefeated day with a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the No. 5 singles position. Alexandra Nikonenko had a comeback win in the No. 1 singles spot, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Caoimhe McDonnell won 7-5, 6-4 in No. 2 singles.
 
Tech heads back to Illinois on Friday for non-conference action at Lewis.