Ball State University's attempt to knock off No. 15 University of Illinois was met with stiff resistance as the Cardinals were shutout 7-0 Friday.
"It's a learning experience," freshman men's tennis player Zane Smith said. "You get to see what one of the best teams look like. It just shows what we need to improve on. "
None of the Cardinals were able to win a set in their season opener at Champaign, Ill.
Sophomore Shaun Bussert came close, losing his first set 6-7 against Ruan Roelofse. Freshman Andres Monroy lost his first set against nationally ranked Meedo El Tabakh 5-7. Both Bussert and Monroy would go on to lose in straight sets.
The match was the second victory of the day for Illinois as it defeated the University of Toledo 6-1 earlier in the afternoon.
The Cardinals will try to regroup Wednesday against IPFW.
Five things to take away1. Ball State was defeated by No. 15 Illinois 7-0
2. The Cardinals did not win a set in doubles or singles.
3. Shaun Bussert and Andres Monroy were the closest to winning a set.
4. Illinois is one of five Big Ten teams on Ball State's schedule.
5. The Cardinals return to action Wednesday against IPFW. Play starts at 2 p.m. at the Muncie YMCA Tennis Center.
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