Rome, GA – UC women's tennis player Isabella Dale finished fourth after a three set match at the ITA Oracle Cup Saturday morning at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, GA.

In the third-place match Dale dropped the first set to Emerald Able of Georgia Gwinnett 6-3, before rallying to take the second set 6-3.  Able pulled away in the decisive third set 6-3 to capture third place, while Dale finished fourth.  This marks the second straight year that Dale has finished fourth at the ITA Oracle Cup.

Formerly known as the Small College Nationals, the ITA Oracle Cup has history dating back to 1986, and it is the only singles and doubles national championship event for the Division II and NAIA levels. This year, more than 8,000 players took part in a total of 60 regional tournaments to gain entry into the ITA Oracle Cup field.

For more information about the ITA Oracle Cup click here.  The Patriots will return to the court Saturday, October 21, at the Mid-South Conference Fall Invite.

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