The Basics

Score: Furman 7, Western Carolina 0

Records:  Western Carolina 2-5 0-1 SoCon, Furman 11-1 1-0 SoCon

Location: Mickel Tennis Center, Greenville, S.C. 

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Western Carolina women's tennis dropped its first Southern Conference match of the season falling to Furman 7-0 Thursday at the Mickel Tennis Center.

TURNING POINT:

The Paladins swept the doubles and went on to sweep in singles to secure the win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

Lauren McCall had the closest match at No. 3 singles dropping the first set 6-4 before dropping the second 6-0.

The Catamounts took at least one set in each of the six singles matches.

NOTES:

Jacy Smith's loss at No. 2 singles halted a three-match winning streak. She is now 4-3 on the season.

UPCOMING:

Western Carolina will host its delayed home opener on Saturday welcoming Gardner-Webb at 1 p.m. at the Catamount Athletic Complex.

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