Williamsburg, KY – The ninth-ranked Patriots women's tennis teamsurrendered three games the entire day as they defeated Shawnee State 7-0 Wednesday afternoon at the UC Tennis Court.  The win improves Cumberlands to 16-1 overall and 8-0 in conference play.

The Patriots started doubles play in front after earning a forfeit win at #3 doubles.  Catherine Rae and Laura Prieto remained unbeaten as they notched a 6-0 win at #2 doubles to clinch the point for UC.  The duo is now 8-0 on the season.  Cumberlands top duo of Meiri Okuwaki and Mikaela Fros completed the sweep with a 6-1 victory.

UC's strong play continued in singles as Satsuki Mitani tallied her first win of the season at #6 singles.  Okuwaki followed by blanking Claire Carruthers 6-0, 6-0 to extend Cumberlands lead to 3-0.  Fan Shiau followed with a 6-0, 6-0 win at #3 singles to clinch the match for UC.

Marina Nagai took the first set at #2 singles 6-0, before notching a 6-1 win in the second set over Antonia Ilea extending the lead to 5-0.  After Johanna Beckmann notched a straight set win at #4 singles, Ching Jung Shen tallied her first win as Patriot with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Katelyn Pauley at #5 singles to complete the sweep.

Cumberlands returns to the court Thursday, when they host Georgetown.  First serve is set for 3 p.m.

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