PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Tennis takes a four-match winning streak into its last non-conference dual match before the start of conference play Sunday at 10 A.M. at the David Markin Tennis Courts.
BRADLEY NECESSITIES
Date | Time: Sunday, March 21, 2021 | 10 a.m.
Teams: Kansas City (2-5) at Bradley (5-3)
Location: Peoria, IL | David Markin Tennis Courts
Live Stats: BradleyBraves.com
Twitter Updates: @BradleyUTennis
SERIES HISTORY | LAST MEETING
- The Braves and Roos have played six prior times, with the lone Bradley victory coming in the inaugural matchup March 2, 1996 by a score of 9-0 on a neutral court in St. Louis.
- The Roos defeated Bradley, 5-2, Feb. 8, 2020 at Woodside Tennis Club.
STREAKIN'
- Things are getting hot, and it's not just the weather outside.
- The Braves are on a four-match winning streak, their longest of the season.
- Bradley has taken the doubles point in three out of its four victories.
- Singles dominance also has become the norm, with the Braves most-recently winning five of the six positions against Eastern Illinois.
- The Braves are 30-17 (.638) in singles play this season and 24-6 (.800) in their last five dual matches at the six positions.
MALETIN MOVING UP THE RANKS
- With her 6-4, 7-5 win at No. 1 Singles against EIU, Sandra Maletin moved into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time singles wins list in BU history.
- It was her 62nd singles win, passing former teammate Ashley Thai (2013-17).
EARLY START
- The 10 A.M. start is the earliest for Bradley this season, and the earliest since a 9 A.M. dual match against Western Illinois Feb. 22, 2020 at The Clubs at River City.
- The Braves won the match 1-0 by default.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Due to Restore Illinois Phase 4 COVID mitigation protocols and Bradley Athletics policy, fans will not be permitted to attend Bradley's indoor competitions at The Clubs at River City and will not be permitted inside the gate for outdoor competitions at the David Markin Courts at this time. Fans are permitted outside the fence at the David Markin Tennis Courts.
