HOUGHTON, Mich. — Michigan Tech's women's tennis team took care of business with a 6-3 home victory over Lake Superior State today at Gates Tennis Center. The Huskies improved to 5-4 overall in their final regular season match of the fall.

The hosts jumped out to a 2-1 lead after doubles behind wins at the top two flights. Silvia Oliveros and Nathalia Rondelli combined for an 8-3 win at No. 1, while Victoria Zhilkina and Asel Otunchieva moved to a perfect 9-0 on the season at No. 2 with an 8-5 triumph.

All four Tech players were victorious in singles as well. Zhilkina lost just two games in a straight sets win over Ingrid Pflieger. Oliveros won at No. 2, and Rondelli posted a come-from-behind 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph at No. 3.

The Huskies played without Samantha Jang-Stewart, who was out with illness. That meant Otunchieva and Stoll played a position higher in the lineup than usual. Otunchieva made the most of it with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) decision at No. 4.

"This was our most complete win of the season," said head coach Mike Axford. "Doubles came out and set the tone for singles. Asel played a very solid match and locked up the win for us.

"This was a big step forward for us, and hopefully we can keep the momentum as we head into the GLIAC Tournament."

Michigan Tech will take part in the league tournament beginning Saturday (Oct. 25) in Midland, Mich.