Portsmouth, OH – After receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches' Poll yesterday afternoon, the University of Pikeville men's tennis team claimed their third sweep of the season, 7-0 at Shawnee State University today. This is their second sweep in Mid-South Conference play as they improve their record to 9-7 overall and finish their MSC schedule at 6-4.

UPIKE jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead, claiming the doubles point after a 6-2 win on court one by Juan Diego Alzate and Mirko Dedich broke the tie and gave them the tally. Alzate and Dedich lead the team with 10 victories as a duo this season. Juan Diego Medina and Valentin Ortiz claimed their sixth win as a team this year, with a 6-0 victory at No. 3.

The Bears won all six singles matches against Shawnee State, while only surrendering 14 games. Fernando Proano recorded a clean 6-0, 6-0 sweep on court six for his third singles win of the year.

Dedich (6-2, 6-0) and Martin Lorenzo (6-0, 6-1) also didn't lose a game during a set as they both won their 10th singles match of the year.

Luis Gayoso won his second match of the season, 6-1, 6-2 on court five over Aiden White. Alzate won at No. 1 singles (6-2, 6-2) for his team-leading 14th win of the season. Medina claimed court three, 6-3, 6-1 for his fifth win of the year.

What's Up Next
After the win, UPIKE awaits their opponent in the upcoming MSC Tournament held in Bowling Green, KY beginning on Thursday, April 21st.