MILWAUKEE – The Northern Illinois University women's team scored a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee at the River Glen Elite Friday.

After dropping the doubles point, the Huskies (1-0) went on to win four of the six singles matches. Milwaukee won the first two of the first three matches of the day, taking Nos. 4 and 6 singles. Freshman Christy Robinson gave the Huskies their first win of the day, defeating Anna Daniel Fuentes in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.

NIU scored wins at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 singles to clinch the match. Jovana Peric defeated Alex Belle,  7-5, 7-6 (8-6) at No. 1 singles, while Maria Potsi rallied from a 4-6 first set loss to beat Mayya Perova 6-2, 7-5. Brodie Walker won in straight sets at No. 3 singles, 7-5, 7-6 (7-2) and No. 3 singles.

The Huskies return to action Saturday when NIU travels to Marquette to face the Golden Eagles. The match begins at 9 a.m. CT.

NIU 4, Milwaukee 3

Doubles Competition

1. Alex Belle/Mayya Perova (MKE) def. Jovana Peric/Paula Veyhle (NIU) 7-6 (7-5)

2. Nikki Milner/Nicole Clarke (MKE) def. Maria Potsi/Lara Slisko (NIU) 6-1

3. Christy Robinson/Brodie Walker (NIU) def. Anna Daniel Fuentes/Lucy Harper (MKE) 6-3

Singles Competition

1. Jovana Peric (NIU) def. Alex Belle (MKE) 7-5, 7-6 (8-6)

2. Maria Potsi (NIU) def. Mayya Perova (MKE) 4-6, 6-2, 7-5

3. Brodie Walker (NIU) def. Nikki Milner (MKE) 7-5, 7-6 (7-2)

4. Nicole Clarke (MKE) def. Paula Veyhle (NIU) 6-3, 6-2

5. Christy Robinson (NIU) def. Anna Daniel Fuentes (MKE) 6-3, 6-3

6. Loren Nelson (MKE) def. Fernanda Naves (NIU) 6-3, 5-7, 6-1

 -NIU-