WESTERVILLE, Ohio – More dominance took place for both Otterbein tennis programs against cross-town rival Capital on a busy Friday morning/afternoon, as both teams cruised to 9-0 shutout victories throughout campus.

The Cardinals begin Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) play on a high note while dropping the Comets back to 1-1 on each side as well, as the visitors had previously opened their league slate with victories over Marietta.

As a result of the sweep, both Otterbein teams also retain possession of The Oar.

The men's side featured seven straight-up wins and then two other courts by default, with Joshua Mammen and Will Newberry posting perfect 6-0, 6-0 shutouts in singles play. Max Fickas and Neil Reddy had a nice 8-2 triumph at first doubles, while Mammen partnered with Jake Chilcote to rip off more of the same.

On the women's side, Erin Storrer and Olivia Eckles worked a bit for their 8-4 decision atop the doubles portion in the morning. The other two Cardinal tandems in Lillia Walter/Aubrey McMahon and Julia Gillin/Rachelle Moses glided to W's.

Storrer breezed 6-0, 6-0 atop the singles lineup and all teammates did practically the same. Cassady Shough had a perfect first set and nobody dropped more than a couple games, except McMahon who showed nice fortitude staying the course late in a second set with her opponent not willing to go home quietly.

The women's team was scheduled to host nationally-ranked Carnegie Mellon on Saturday, but that contest has now been postponed due to the weather forecast. Mount Union will eventually be the next conference opponent.