FULLERTON, Calif. – The Toledo women's tennis team close out its non-conference schedule and spring break trip with a 5-2 setback at Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday.

Toledo (10-3) will begin Mid-American Conference play on Sunday, March 20 at Eastern Michigan. The Rockets and Eagles will play at the Chippewa Club in Ypsilanti, Mich. at 1:00 p.m.

Fullerton got out to a hot start, securing the doubles point over Toledo with victories on the No. 1 and No. 2 courts. Patricia Panta and Laura Morera were trailing 5-2 when their match was ruled unfinished.

Sophomores Cassie Alcala won the No. 1 court in two sets, while Julia Kuszynski won a three-set victory on the No. 3 court. The Titans won the bottom three courts and the No. 2 court to win the match.

"We lost to a very good outdoor team today" head coach Tracy Mauntler said. "Fullerton played us tough and exposed some things we need to work on. I expect my players to be motivated by this loss because they are true competitors. Cassie Alcala completely dominated up at No. 1 singles and Julia Kuszynski grinded out her best win so far this season."

"I still feel like we are continuing to improve," Mauntler said.

Cal. State Fullerton 5, Toledo 2
Doubles
1. Natalie Duffy/ YuSeung Shu (CSF) def. Cassie Alcala/ Julia Kuszynski (TOL) 6-2
2. Eira Tobrand. Camila Garcis (CSF) def. Sloane Teske/ Shalini Tallamraju (TOL) 6-1
3. Laura Morera/ Patricia Panta (TOL) vs. Kaytlin Taylor/ Juliette Daries (CSF) 5-2, unfinished

Singles
1. Cassie Alcala (TOL) def. Natalie Duffy (CSF) 6-2, 6-1
2. YuSeung Suh (CSF) def. Sloane Teske (TOL) 6-4, 6-3
3. Julia Kuszynski (TOL) def. Juliette Daries (CSF) 4-6, 6-4, 11-9
4. Eira Tobrand (CSF) def. Shalini Tallamraju (TOL) 6-2, 5-7, 10-5
5. Camila Garcia (CSF) def. Patricia Panta (TOL) 6-2, 6-1
6. Mariia Nikitash (CSF) def. Eileen Carney (TOL) 6-2, 6-0