SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – The Shippensburg University tennis team won all three doubles matches Tuesday and four times in singles play to achieve a victory in PSAC Eastern Division opener, defeating Kutztown for the first time in 13 years with a 7-2 decision on a frigid afternoon at the Robb Sports Complex Tennis Courts.
 
Shippensburg (2-3, 1-0 PSAC East) competed outdoors in a match for the first time since October 7 and was impressive in its efforts on the court.
 
At No. 1 doubles, senior Julia Saintz and junior Brittnee Buckley posted an 8-0 sweep. Junior Emily Cox and sophomore Emilie Luttman posted an 8-4 win at No. 2 doubles.
 
In singles competition, Saintz won 6-2, 6-0 at the No. 1 flight. Luttman earned a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 4 singles and freshman Christine Devine triumphed 6-1, 6-2 at No. 5 singles.
 
Buckley and Cox took losses in singles but both battled to near wins. At No. 2 singles, Buckley dropped the opening set 5-7 before rallying for a 6-4 win in the second set. A deep tiebreaker went 10-7 in favor of KU's Vicki Norman. Cox, meanwhile, won nine games in her match against Jessica Caples.
 
Kutztown (2-4, 0-1) only traveled five players, forfeiting No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles.
 
SU hosts Goldey-Beacom at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
 
Shippensburg 7, Kutztown 2
 
Doubles
1. Julia Saintz/Brittnee Buckley (SHIP) def. Gabriella Wertheim/Jessica Caples (KUTZ), 8-0
2. Emily Cox/Emilie Luttman (SHIP) def. Vicki Norman/Caitlyn Walker (KUTZ), 8-4
3. Sarah Kramer/Sierra Pena (SHIP) win by forfeit
 
Singles
1. Julia Saintz (SHIP) def. Gabriella Wertheim (KUTZ), 6-2, 6-0
2. Vicki Norman (KUTZ) def. Brittnee Buckley (SHIP), 5-7, 6-4, 10-7
3. Jessica Caples (KUTZ) def. Emily Cox (SHIP), 7-5, 6-4
4. Emilie Luttman (SHIP) def. Caitlin Davies (KUTZ), 6-2, 6-1
5. Christine Devine (SHIP) def. Caitlyn Walker (KUTZ), 6-1, 6-2
6. Sarah Kramer (SHIP) wins by forfeit