PEORIA – The Braves were unable to overcome an early doubles deficit as they fell 6-1 to UIC in a Friday matinee at The Clubs at River City.
All three doubles went down to the wire, with UIC wrapping up wins at Numbers 1 and 2, both by final scores of 6-4. Number 3 doubles was stopped with the Flames leading 5-4.
Sandra Maletin provided a spark with a 4-6, 6-4, 10-2 comeback win at Number 1 singles for her first win of the young season, but UIC took straight set wins at singles Numbers 2, 3 and 4 to secure their victory.