The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Tennis Championship semifinals present a familiar lineup, mirroring last year’s final four. The top four seeds—North Central, North Park, Wheaton, and Carthage—secured quarterfinal victories on Thursday at the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington, Illinois.
North Central, the tournament’s top seed, achieved a decisive 4-0 win over eighth-seeded Millikin. Their next match is scheduled against fourth-seeded Carthage on Friday at 10 a.m., following Carthage’s 4-1 triumph over fifth-seeded Carroll. Last season, North Central defeated Carthage, 4-0, in the semifinals. North Central is aiming for its fourth consecutive final appearance, while Carthage seeks its first advancement to the championship since 2012.
The second semifinal includes North Park and Wheaton, holding the second and third seeds, respectively. North Park secured a 4-1 victory against seventh-seeded Illinois Wesleyan, as Wheaton won 4-0 against sixth-seeded Augustana. North Park is aiming for its second consecutive final appearance, having reached the final for the first time last spring. Wheaton last competed in the final in 2023.
