[Women's Tennis] Strong Play Propels Patriots Into Round of 16

Story by: University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Mobile, AL – The #16 Patriots women's tennis team started fast and battled out a trio of three-set matches to defeat #21 Indiana Tech in the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament Tuesday morning at the Mobile Tennis Center.  With the win the Patriots improve to 20-3 on the season and advance to the round of 16 on Wednesday.

UC's top double tandem of Tomomi Nagao and Mikaela Fros got things started with a 6-1 win over Martina Borges and Isidora Hrnjak.  After dropping #2 doubles, Cumberlands rallied as Laura Marie and Tessa Gray teamed up for the 6-2 win at #3 doubles to secure the doubles point for the Patriots.  The duo of Marie and Gray now improve to 20-1 on the season, including a 12-0 mark at #3 doubles.