CULLOWHEE, N.C.- The Furman women's tennis team won its 27th consecutive Southern Conference match today as the Lady Paladins defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 7-0 in Cullowhee.

In singles action, Furman (12-8, 7-0 Southern Conference) did not drop a set as Megan Dunigan, Gene Holman, Natalie The, Emelie Isaksson, Krista Thomson, and Shellie Cochran garnered straight-set victories.

Furman earned the doubles point after sweeping Western Carolina (4-11, 0-8 Southern Conference) in doubles play to start the day. Holman and The were 8-2 winners at No. 1 doubles, while Dunigan and Thomson handily won their match, 8-1. Freshmen McCall Holman and Lauren Welch completed the shutout with an 8-5 victory at No. 3 doubles.

Furman will host Georgia State this Saturday at Mickel Tennis Center in a match starting at 11:00 a.m.

Furman 7, Western Carolina 0
April 4, 2001
Singles Results
1. Megan Dunigan (Furman) def. Kristin Munn (WCU) 6-0, 6-4
2. Gene Holman (Furman) def. Shelby Fitzpatrick (WCU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Natalie The (Furman) def. Erin John (WCU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Emelie Isaksson (Furman) def. Shannon Zalinski (WCU) 6-1, 6-1
5. Krista Thomson (Furman) def. Emmy King (WCU) 6-1, 6-3
6. Shellie Cochran (Furman) def. Amy Rex (WCU) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles Results
1. G. Holman-The (Furman) def. Fitzpatrick-Zalinski (WCU) 8-2
2. Dunigan-Thomson (Furman) def. King-Johnson (WCU) 8-1
3. McCall Holman-Lauren Welch (Furman) def. Rex-Munn (WCU) 8-5