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After losing two straight for just the second time all season, the No. 8 UK men’s tennis bounced back with wins over Alabama and Auburn.

In Friday’s match the Cats swept the Tide, 7-0.

“It feels good to win this match and protect home court,” UK head coach Cedric Kauffmann said.

UK won the doubles point to get out to an early 1-0 lead and never looked back. Freshman Kevin Lai picked up his 10th singles win of the year with an 6-3, 6-1 win. Sophomore Tom Jomby defeated Becker O’Shaughnessey in straight sets.

In Sunday’s match the Cats went up against the Tigers of Auburn, winning, 4-1, despite losing the doubles point.

Senior Anthony Rossi picked up his 100th career victory as a UK player with his 6-3, 6-2 win over Andreas Mies for his second win of the weekend over a ranked opponent. Jomby also won his second match of the weekend defeating Daniel Cochrane, 6-4, 6-4.

“I think our guys picked up a lot of confidence this weekend,” Kauffmann said, “and I hope it carries into the rest of the SEC season.”

The Cats will next host Ohio State and Murray State in a midweek double-header on Wednesday.

The women’s team hit the road hoping to come back from two straight losses last weekend; however, the Cats came up short against No. 8 Alabama and No. 22 Auburn.

Freshman Nadia Ravita knocked off Mary Anne Macfarlane in singles for the Cats’ lone point as they went down 6-1.

After losing at Alabama, the Cats traveled a short distance to face off with Auburn. The Cats dropped the doubles for the fourth straight match which in turn led to their season-high fourth straight loss, losing 4-0.

The Cats will next come home for a match against SEC foe Vanderbilt on Friday. The match is scheduled to begin at noon.