CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Western Michigan women's tennis team will start the Mid-American Conference (MAC) season on high note after defeating Illinois-Chicago 6-1 Friday afternoon. The Broncos improve to 11-5 this season while the Flames fall to 5-4 this season.
In doubles play, the duo of junior Tracy Kuhle and freshman Melina Lyubomirova improved to 17-5 this season with a 7-5 win over Manole/Comber at No. 1. Junior Meika Ashby and freshman Denise Azcui earned the clinching win at No. 3 over Altansarnai/Zuzu.
In singles play, Azcui got WMU going with a 6-3, 6-2 win at No.