WINCHESTER, Va. - Shenandoah University took the top two matches of the day, but it was not enough in a 7-2 USA South women's tennis loss to Christopher Newport.

Sophomore Briana Malley 7-5, 7-6 (7-5) winner for the Hornets (6-7, 3-5 USA South) at No. 1 singles after combining with Denise Myrick to win 9-7 in the top double match.

Unfortunately for SU, Christopher Newport (16-1, 7-1) swept the remaining matches in straight sets to clinch the victory.

The closest of the remaining matches came at No. 5 singles where Candice Sullivan fell 6-4, 6-2.

Shenandoah is back in action Saturday at home in its USA South finale against Averett.

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