PEORIA, Ill - Sandra Maletin continued to dominate, and Juliana Martinez picked up her first colligate win as the Braves rolled the SIUE Cougars 6-1 Friday afternoon at The Clubs at River City.
 
A shakeup in the doubles lineup led to newfound success, with the first-time tandems of Maletin/Victoria Sanchez Bronzetti and Maria Bezmenova/Martinez picking up 6-3 wins at #1 and #3 doubles respectively.
 
The Braves carried that momentum in singles, winning the first three singles decisions. Maletin rolled to a 6-4, 6-3 victory at Number 1 singles, bringing her season record to 4-1.
 
She was followed quickly by freshman Maria Bezmenova, who picked up a convincing 6-4, 6-2 win at Number 4 singles. The win was Bezmenova's second career singles win, and marked the first time she has won both singles and doubles on the same day.
 
Elsewhere, Victoria Sanchez-Bronzetti found her form and picked up her first singles win of the year while derailing an SIUE comeback attempt, winning a two-hour battle 6-2, 3-6, 6-4. 
 
Nikki Perlwitz took her first singles win of the year as well, convincingly winning 6-4, 6-3.
 
The Braves will be back in action tomorrow for a 1 P.M. matchup against the Chicago State Cougars. Coverage will be provided on Twitter @BradleyUTennis and on BradleyBraves.com. 
 
Due to Restore Illinois Phase 4 COVID mitigation protocols, fans will not be permitted to attend Bradley's indoor competitions at the Clubs at River City.