Box Score Barbourville, KY – Facing their second-ranked opponent in five days, the UC women's tennis team fell to 21^st-ranked Union 5-2 Wednesday afternoon at the Union Tennis Complex. With the win the Bulldogs improve to 10-4 on the season, while the Patriots move to 6-8.

Union jumped out to an early lead with a win at #1 doubles.  The Patriots evened the score as Denee Lyttle and Luka Lyttle notched an 8-1 win over Erika Broady and Kacie Dotson at #3 doubles.  The Bulldogs used an 8-1 win at #2 doubles to take a 2-1 lead into singles play.

Cumberlands looked to come out strong in singles play. At #4 singles, Denee Lyttle defeated Brittany Lamb 6-1, 6-0 to tie the match 2-2.  However, that was the closest UC got as Union picked up straight set wins at #3, #2, and #1 singles to clinch the match 5-2.  Both Marian Bogajo (#5 singles) and Hannah Wampler (#6 singles) matches were suspended because the match was clinched.

The Patriots will return to the court Saturday, April 7, when they host (RV) Marian. First serve is set for 1 p.m. at the UC Tennis Complex.

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