Women’s Tennis Picks up 5-2 MAC Win over Toledo

Sunday, March 25

Akron, Ohio

1 PM

University of Akron

Toledo

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Women’s Tennis Picks up 5-2 MAC Win over Toledo

March 25 | Women's Tennis

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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron women's tennis team picked up its first Mid-American Conference win with a 5-2 victory over Toledo on Sunday afternoon at the LaTuchie Tennis Center.

"Today we showed what we are capable of, if we are focused and energized as a team," said Akron head coach Brandon Padgett. "We were flat on Friday, and it cost us, but we were in a much better place today, mentally and physically. We know this won't always equate to wins, but it definitely puts us in the best position possible to win matches as a team."

The Zips (12-7 overall, 1-1 MAC) claimed the doubles point against the Rockets (10-5, 0-2 MAC). At No. 1 doubles, sophomore Rita Pedroso (Porto, Portugal) and freshman Anna Uljanov (Schweinfurt, Germany) defeated Sidnay Huck and Kokoro Chishaki, 6-2.

At No. 3 doubles, senior captain Carli Knezevich (Austin, Texas) and senior Waverly Wituski (Springboro, Ohio) battled Megan Miller and Thalita Rodrigues to a 7-6 (4) win.

In singles action, the Zips claimed wins at the top three spots.

At No. 1 singles, Pedroso defeated Huck in straight sets, 6-1, 7-5.

At No. 2 singles, freshman Miruna Vasilescu (Ulm, Germany) (14-2 overall) won her sixth consecutive match with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Deedee Leenabanchong.

At No. 3 singles, Knezevich fought hard against Colleen O'Brien for a 7-5, 2-6, 1-0 (6) win.

At. No. 5 singles, Uljanov defeated Claire Aleck in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2.

Akron hits the road for two MAC matches next weekend. The Zips' first stop is Bowling Green on Friday, March 30, followed by Miami (Ohio) on Sunday, April 1. Both matches will begin at 1 p.m.

AKRON 5, TOLEDO 2
LaTuchie Tennis Center
March 25, 2018

Doubles:
1. Rita Pedroso/Anna Uljanov (Akron) def. Sidnay Huck/Kokoro Chishaki (UT), 6-2

2. Colleen O'Brien/Deedee Leenabanchong (UT) def. Luisa Echeverry/Miruna Vasilescu (Akron), 6-2

3. Carli Knezevich/Waverly Wituski (Akron) def. Megan Miller/Thalita Rodrigues (UT), 7-6 (4)

Singles:
1. Rita Pedroso (Akron) def. Sidnay Huck (UT), 6-1, 7-5

2. Miruna Vasilescu (Akron) def. Deedee Leenabanchong (UT), 6-4, 6-1

3. Carli Knezevich (Akron) def. Colleen O'Brien (UT), 7-5, 2-6, 1-0 (6)

4. Kokoro Chishaki (UT) def. Luisa Echeverry (Akron), 6-3, 6-2

5. Anna Uljanov (Akron) def. Claire Aleck (UT), 6-3, 6-2

6. Thalita Rodrigues (UT) def. Carla Flores (Akron), 6-0, 6-4

Order of Finish:
Doubles– 2, 1, 3
Singles– 6, 4, 2, 1, 5, 3

Team Records:
Toledo (10-5, 0-2 MAC)
Akron (12-8 overall, 1-1 MAC)