Box Score Williamsburg, KY – The UC women's tennis team defeated Midway 9-0 to post the first win of the season Friday afternoon at the UC Tennis Complex.  With the win UC improves to 1-3, while the Eagles move to 4-2.

Hannah Wampler and Haley Mahan got the Patriots started with an 8-1 win over Madison Chambers and Jillian Verbrugghe at #3 doubles.  Tomomi Nagao and Jaclyn Jewell followed with an 8-2 win at #2 doubles, while Luka Lyttle and Denee Lyttle recorded an 8-3 win at #2 doubles to give Cumberlands a 3-0 lead heading into singles.

In singles play, Nagao defeated Gabby Meis 6-3, 3-1 (retire) to extend the lead to 4-0.  Jewell and Denee Lyttle both won 6-1, 6-0 at #2 and #3 singles, respectfully, to clinch the match for Cumberlands.  At #4 singles Marian Bogajo earned a 6-3, 6-0 win over Amber Pierce.  Luka Lyttle and Wampler closed out the match with 6-0, 6-0 wins at #5 and #6 singles for the 9-0 final.

The Patriots will return to the court Saturday, March 3, when they host Point. First serve is set for 2 p.m.

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