MIDLAND, Mich. — The Michigan Tech women's tennis team fell to 1-1 on the season with a 7-2 loss at perennial power Northwood.

For the second straight day, the number two doubles duo of Victoria Zhilkina and Asel Otunchieva was successful. They defeated Darina Berkova and Raphaela Perisic by an 8-5 count.

Tech fought hard in singles, especially at the top three flights. Nathalia Rondelli was the team's lone singles winner by a 6-1, 4-6, 1-0 (10-8) margin at number three.

Zhilkina was defeated, 7-6, 6-2, at number one singles. She battled through an injury sustained during the first set. Silvia Oliveros was just a break away from both of her sets at number two singles, 7-5, 6-4.

"You always want to continue improving every match," said head coach Mike Axford. "Northwood's always a tough opponent, and I'm pleased how we played — especially at the top of our lineup.

"It was a promising first weekend, and we'll look to build on this for the rest of the season."

Michigan Tech will make a return trip to Midland next weekend for the ITA Great Lakes Regional. The regional will feature a 64-player singles draw and a 32-team doubles draw.