Chicago, IL – Toledo recorded its first victory of the season in the form of a 6-1 win over Chicago State on Sunday Morning. With the win the Rockets improve to 1-2 on the season.
 
"It's great to get a win today," said head coach Tracy Mauntler. "Sidnay continues to be a great leader on the court and our freshman did a good job of refocusing after losing their first set."
 
The Rockets jumped out in front against Chicago State with a pair of victories from its doubles teams. Junior Sidnay Huck and freshman Deedee Leenabanchong paired up to post their third-consecutive victory at No. 1 doubles. The Rocket duo claimed a 6-2 win over the Cougars, while sophomore Claire Aleck and freshman Mimi Kendall-Woseley also defeated their competition, 6-4, at No. 2 doubles.
 
Huck took her familiar spot at No. 1 singles and downed Lorea Gamboa in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1. Sophomore Rani Goodland also recorded a two-set victory over Judit Aubets 6-3, 6-3.
 
The Rocket freshman showed resilience vs. their Cougar competition. Both Leenabanchong and Kendall-Woseley came from behind to down their opponents in three sets and seal in the victory for Toledo. Leenabanchong defeated Chicago State's Leshia Gadacz at third singles and Kendall-Woseley beat Carynne Lloyd at No. 4 singles.
 
Toledo will get back on the court next weekend when they host their first two home matches of the season against Duquesne and Cleveland State. UT takes on Duquesne on Friday, Jan. 27 at 4:00 p.m. at the Shadow Valley Maumee location and will match up against the Vikings Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shadow Valley Central location.
 
Singles Competition

1. Sidnay Huck (UT) def. Lorea Gamboa (CHI) 6-3, 6-1
2. Mariya Kostyuk (CHI) def. Colleen O'Brien (UT) 6-2, 6-3
3. Deedee Leenabanchong (UT) def. Leshia Gadacz (CHI) 0-6, 6-4, 7-5
4. Mimi Kendall-Woseley (UT) def. Carynne Lloyd (CHI) 0-6, 6-1, 6-1
5. Rani Goodland (UT) def.  Judit Aubets (CHI) 6-3, 6-3
6. Megan Miller (UT) def. (CHI) default

 
Doubles Competition

1. Sidnay Huck/Deedee Leenabanchong (UT) def. Mariya Kostyuk/Leshia Gadacz (CHI) 6-2
2. Claire Aleck/Mimi Kendall-Woseley (UT) def. Lorea Gamboa/Carynne Lloyd (CHI) 6-4
3. Megan Miller/Colleen O'Brien (UT) def. (CHI) default