LEXINGTON, Ky. - In matches hurried along by approaching inclement weather, the Arizona Christian University women's tennis program (1-6) dropped both of its matches Saturday afternoon, losing 5-0 to Campbellsville University (3-0) and 7-0 to No. 23 University of the Cumberlands (4-1) at Top Seed Tennis Club.

Match Notes:

Incoming weather forced ACU to play Campbellsville and the Cumberlands in quick succession on Saturday afternoon indoors.

Saturday's contest marked the first-ever meeting between the Firestorm and their two opponents.

ACU vs. Campbellsville:

Singles:

1. SCURT, Rebeca (CAMP) def. Deondra Bacchus (ACU) 6-2, 2-6, 10-8

2. CARBO, Emily (CAMP) def. Karla Grobbelaar (ACU) 6-3, 6-3

3. MITCHELL, Blaeke (CAMP) def. Sydney Smyth (ACU) 6-0, 6-4

4. HILL, Madison (CAMP) vs. Samantha Salim (ACU) unfinished

5. SUTTON, Addison (CAMP) vs. Sylvie Schoenen (ACU) unfinished

6. HIBBS, Emily (CAMP) def. (ACU), by default

Doubles:

1. CARBO, Emily/MITCHELL, Blaeke (CAMP) def. Bacchus/Grobbelaar (ACU) 6-3

2. SCURT, Rebeca/HILL, Madison (CAMP) def. Smyth/Salim (ACU) 6-3

3. HIBBS, Emily/AGUILAR, Brenda (CAMP) def. (ACU), by default

ACU vs. No. 23 University of the Cumberlands:

Singles:

1. NAGAO, Tomomi (UCKY) def. Bacchus (ACU) 6-0, 6-0

2. FROS, Mikaela (UCKY) def. Grobbelaar (ACU) 6-2, 6-0

3. MARIE, Laura (UCKY) def. Smyth (ACU) 6-2, 6-4

4. SHIMENO, Hana (UCKY) def. Salim (ACU) 6-1, 6-1

5. BECKMAN, Johanna (UCKY) def. Schoenen (ACU) 6-0, 6-0

6. MITANI, Satsuki (UCKY) def. (ACU), by default

Doubles:

1. NAGAO, Tomomi/FROS, Mikaela (UCKY) def. Bachhus/Grobbelaar (ACU) 6-4

2. MARIE, Laura/BECKMAN, Johanna (UCKY) def. Smyth/Salim (ACU) 6-0

3. MITANI, Satsuki/GRAY, Tessa (UCKY) def. (ACU), by default

Thoughts From Coach:

"The women battled hard  against a very solid team.  We struggled early adjusting to the indoor environment, but once we settled in we competed extremely well.  Against Cumberlands we definitely had a hard time as they have a strong, veteran team.  It was great for us to see firsthand the level that we're striving for long term.  I'm really proud of our effort and attitude all day long and this experience will be huge for us moving forward."

Up Next:

The Firestorm hit the road to face William Jessup for a GSAC match on Fri., March 5 at 1 p.m. Arizona Time in Rocklin, Calif.