MILWAUKEE, WI – Toledo was narrowly defeated by Marquette, 4-3, in a non-conference match up on Friday evening.
 
Toledo jumped ahead of the Golden Eagles by notching the doubles point. Stjepan Sisko and Thawin Suksathaporn battled to a 7-5 victory at No. 1, and Stephen Miller and Omar Espinosa secured a 6-4 win at the No. 2 spot.
 
"Our doubles performance tonight was the best I've seen so far this season," said head coach Al Wermer. "We need to keep improving."
 
Sisko downed his opponent, 6-1, 7-5, at his usual spot at the top of the lineup. Espinosa recorded a 7-5 victory in his opening set at third singles, but his opponent answered back with a 7-5 win of his own. He then powered through to a 6-2 victory to record Toledo's third point.
 
"It's fantastic to see Omar getting healthy and finding his game," added Wermer.
 
Unfortunately, Marquette defeated UT at No. 2, No. 4 and No. 5 to tie up the match. The Golden Eagles clinched the victory in a three-set battle at sixth singles.
 
Toledo will battle Green Bay on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 12:00 p.m. to close out this weekend's competition.
 
Singles competition
1. Stjepan Sisko (TOLEDO) def. Luke Smrek (MU) 6-1, 7-5
2. Greg Anderson (MU) def. Vince Anzalone (TOLEDO) 6-3, 7-5
3. Omar Espinosa (TOLEDO) def. Nick Dykema (MU) 7-5, 5-7, 6-2
4. Kristiyan Trukov (MU) def. Luka Vitosevic (TOLEDO) 1-6, 6-3, 6-1
5. Brett Meyers (MU) def. Serjen Olmedo (TOLEDO) 6-3, 6-4
6. Andre Romanello (MU) def. Reid Teatsorth (TOLEDO) 7-6, 6-7, 6-2
 
Doubles competition
1. Stjepan Sisko/Thawin Suksathaporn (TOLEDO) def. Nick Dykema/Luke Smrek (MU) 7-5
2. Stephen Miler/Omar Espinosa (TOLEDO) def. Greg Anderson/Kristiyan Trukov (MU) 6-4
3. Brett Meyers/Andre Romanello (MU) vs. Serjen Olmedo/Vince Anzalone (TOLEDO) unfinished