Comella and Radeva Earn Wins in Battle of I-75

Friday, April 6

Toledo, OH

1:00PM

Bowling Green State University

University of Toledo

April 06, 2018 | Women's Tennis

By: Jenna Jorgensen (Assistant Director of Athletic Communications)

MAUMEE, Ohio – In the road Battle of I-75, the Bowling Green tennis was able to earn a pair of points with wins by juniors Paula Comella and Polina Radeva, although the Falcons (11-7, 3-2 MAC) dropped a 5-2 decision to Mid-American Conference rival Toledo (12-5, 2-2 MAC) on Friday afternoon.

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Results BGSU 2 vs. Toledo 5
April 6, 2018 – Shadow Valley Tennis Club – Maumee, Ohio

SINGLES
1 – Paula Comella (BGSU) def. Deedee Leenabanchong (Toledo) 6-2, 6-4
2 – Polina Radeva (BGSU) def. Sidnay Huck (Toledo) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
3 – Colleen O'Brien (Toledo) def. Marharita-Sophia Tavpash (BGSU) 6-2, 7-5
4 – Kokoro Chishaki (Toledo) def. Ayumi Sasaki (BGSU) 6-2, 6-3
5 – Claire Aleck (Toledo) def. Vanesa Pardo (BGSU) 6-3, 7-5
6 – Thalita Rodrigues (Toledo) def. Marta Bettinelli (BGSU) 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 6-3

DOUBLES
1 – Huck / Chishaki (Toledo) def. Comella / Tavpash (BGSU) 6-0
2 – O'Brien / Leenabanchong (Toledo) vs. Radeva / Sasaki (BGSU) 6-5, unfinished
3 – Rodrigues / Miller (Toledo) def. Pardo / Bettinelli (BGSU) 6-4

Statistical Standouts

Now posting a team-leading record of 14-3 on the season, junior Paula Comella improved her record on the season with a straight set victory of 6-2, 6-4 scores at No. 1 singles.
Junior Polina Radeva battled for her victory as she earned an opening set victory of 6-3. After falling in the second set 3-6, the Varna, Bulgaria native quickly rebounded for a 6-4 win and match win against her opponent.
Radeva earned her 10th win of the 2018 campaign and now holds a record of 10-7 on the season.

Coach Dalmacio's Take

"We started slow in doubles and that pretty much cost us the match. We knew it was going to be a hard battle playing Toledo on their home courts, and couldn't afford the slow start. We are excited to bring it back home on Sunday."

Up Next

The Bowling Green tennis program will next conclude its home slate on Sunday, April 8 as it hosts Eastern Michigan. The indoor play is set for 5 p.m. at the Perrysburg Tennis Center for the final home event of the season.

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