Lebanon, TN – Facing their second top-ten opponent in three days, the UC men's tennis falls to seventh-ranked Cumberland 6-3 in their regular season finale Friday afternoon. With the win the Phoenix improve to 18-2 overall and 5-1 in MSC play, while the Patriots move to 7-10 overall and 4-2 in conference play.

Cumberland swept all three doubles matches to give the Phoenix an early 3-0 lead.

The Phoenix extended their lead to 6-0 with wins at #1, #2, and #3 singles.  At #5 singles, Rodrigo Ratte was leading Thiago Lopes 7-3 before Lopes retired to help UC cut the deficit to 6-1. Luis Montull and Eric Banoub were both leading their matches at #4 and #6 singles, respectfully, before Cumberland retire for the 6-3 final.

The Patriots will return to the court Friday, April 20, when they travel to Bowling Green, KY for the quarterfinals of the MSC Tournament at Kereiakes Park. Stay tuned to www.cumberlandspatriots.com for matchups and times.

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