The Panthers started off the weekend strong with Kim Zizek and Andjela Raznatovic in the top two doubles matches, grabbing a 6-2 victory over the UIC Flames. Darta Dalecka and Lorena Cardoso were able to grab an 8-6 win in a tiebreak to secure the team’s doubles points with a 7-6 match win. UNI then came up short in the number three doubles match as UIC beat Lasya Mylavarapu and Abbie Peterson 6-3.

Over in the singles action, Dalecka made her way back to win the number one singles match after dropping the first set 6-3 to come back then and win 6-3 in the second and then a 7-5 win in the third. Cardoso secured Northern Iowa another point with a straight-set win of 6-3 and 7-5. UIC would answer back with wins in the last four matches. They secured the dual win over the Panthers with wins in straight sets at the number three, five, and six positions. 

UNI would go on to face Valparaiso and have another strong start with Dalecka and Cardoso posting a 6-1 win as Zizek and Raznatovic secured a 6-3 win for a doubles sweep. Singles action saw the Panthers secure four of the six positions. Cardoso secured a straight-set win at the number two singles, as Zizek found a number three win with a 6-2 and 6-3 win. Raznatovic followed behind with a 6-4 and 6-2 win in the number four spot to secure the fourth point for the team.