George Cutright has been training his dogs, Sarah and Lobos, in Knoxville to prepare them for their journey to California. Cutright rides in a fold out chair sitting atop a longboard while holding the dogs by their leashes. Jeffrey Chastain • The Daily Beacon
Homeless man, huskies mush to California Alex Holcomb
News Editor Dog sledding is the newest urban trend for one Knoxville homeless man who plans to mush two huskies more than 2,000 miles despite locals claiming mistreatment of the dogs. George Cutright has been training his dogs, Sarah and Lobos, in Knoxville to prepare them for the harsh conditions they will face on their journey to California. Cutright rides in a fold out chair sitting atop on a longboard while holding the dogs by their leashes.
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“My training, I kind of kept it loose. I just leave it up to the dogs. During the runs, I can tell when they’re getting tired. They’re going to want to slow down a little bit, and that’s fine,” Cutright said. “At first, they’re very rambunctious, and they like to speed. I’m cool with that, and that’s fine for a little bit, but we’re going to take it nice and slow.” Many Knoxvillians saw Cutright training the rescue dogs on Cumberland Ave and on Gay Street. Shawna Gibson, an employee at a convenience store on the Cumberland, saw Cutright many times before he left. “He was coming in here daily just buy-
ing basic things, and he kept asking me if I had seen the article about him in the paper come out yet,” Gibson said. “He seemed nice. He really loved his dogs.” Cutright said he chose to train the dogs on Cumberland Avenue because it is one of the busiest parts of Knoxville. Since he will pass through more populous cities than Knoxville in the course of his trip, Cutright wanted to prepare the dogs for traffic. However, the dogs won’t be traveling with the cars but as pedestrians instead. “Of course, I’ve been doing this all over the country in different cities, but I want to get them acclimated to the traffic,” Cutright said. “Now, they stop at a red
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light. I don’t have to do much when they hear the beep of the green light, which is the walk signal. They’re ready to go like a service dog would be.” On change.org, a user who goes by John Smith created a petition against Cutright’s mission. Smith’s goal is 1,000 signatures and, as of Monday, the petition has received 713 signatures from across the world. “This is cruelty and exploitation of two innocent dogs,” Smith said on the site. “The husky breed are designed for cold weather and snow, not hard asphalt and traffic.” See DOG SLEDDING on Page 2
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UT professor becomes mole for study Sarah Plemmons “I used to be an art major, but I didn’t like the art school, so I switched to sociology. It’s something that I really care about.” -Abigail Merha (Gabreegziabher) Junior, Sociology with a focus in Social Justice and Activism Sarah Ali • The Daily Beacon
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Staff Writer For two months, Vladamir Dinets, an assistant research professor of psychology, observed the behavior of ground moles from a city lawn in Chico, California, to dispel the myth that moles live their entire lives underground. Despite being one of the world’s most common mammals, moles are extremely elusive and little is known about their behavior. Many incorrectly assume that they only dwell underfoot, but Dinets said after spotting them several times above ground, he wanted to learn more about their patterns of appearance. “At some point, it became clear that something interesting was going on, so I decided to do a study,” Dinets said. Dinets noticed quickly that adult moles search above ground for insects as a source of food. He then asked for other observers’ accounts through mammalwatching.com, an online forum that allows amateur mammologists to exchange ideas about their findings. Dinets collected many anecdotes from other mammal enthusiasts and compiled their story into his own research. “Vladimir’s done a good job of keeping track over the years of all these little anecdotes, just little things he saw here and there, and having the mind to write down his observations,” Todd
DOG SLEDDING continued from Page 1 Cutright is not discouraged by the criticism. He said that, as a dog lover, he is encouraged by the care others have for his dogs. “Well, all I have to say is I want to prove them wrong. I love the criticism to be honest with you. It keeps me on my toes. It’s going to make me just that much more aware of what’s going on around me,” Cutright said. “I wish it was a little bit more constructive criticism. A lot of them have been pretty hurtful, but I understand, and we need people like that out there to watch over our animals.” Even though the trip will be difficult for Cutright and his dogs, he said he has owned dogs his whole life and knows how to care for them even though he is homeless. “Even though I am a homeless man, I care for my dogs way better than most people do. They’re outdoors almost all the time. I feed them very, very well, and I give them all the love they can take,” Cutright said. “I’m really owned by them if you want to get down to it. Like, my whole life revolves around these dogs. I love them.”
Freedberg, an associate professor researching animal behavior, said. The broad-footed moles of California feed above ground but only on nights when there is a damp blanket of leaves that cover the ground. This way, the moles can forage quietly and safely across the ground. It is this elusive behavior that led many to believe they never surface past their molehills. When the weather becomes warm, the moles retreat deeper into their tunnels, saving time and energy on hunting. This is the opposite for European moles, which spend most of their time above ground during hot, dry months. “This surprising find shows that there are still lots of interesting discoveries to be made literally in your backyard,” Dinets said. “All it takes is being observant and patient and knowing what to make of what you see.” Freedberg said Dinets did what all animal researchers are supposed to do — pay attention. “It’s like anything that you spend enough time on,” Freedberg said. “You just get better at it with time. There’s this push for citizen science that has been a long-standing tradition in the study of birds … It’s a useful way to do science.” Dinets said that you do not need technology from a lab to conduct research, and anyone can do their own research anywhere if they know what they are passionate about and keep their eyes open for opportunity.
Cutright, who is a Californian, hopes to make enough money to become selfsustaining from his GoFundMe page and the documentary he plans to produce. As of Monday, his GoFundMe has raised $770 of his $20,000 goal. “Well, I’m going to try not to touch my GoFundMe, and if I do, it will only be for the dogs,” Cutright said. “So, I’m hoping that my GoFundMe will have enough money in it when I’m done to maybe get a fresh start. By that I mean get housing, find a job and be able to take care of these dogs at the same time … I just want, at the end of this, to be sustainable.” Even though Cutright has honest goals, there are some that believe he will not make it across the country. “I mean they were huskies, but they’re not exactly sled dogs. They weren’t trained, so I don’t think they will do what he expects of them. I think he’ll give up,” Gibson said. Cutright said he is not worried about those who oppose or do not believe in him because he thinks he is attempting something great. “I kind of read the petition myself and kinda chuckled at it,” Cutright said. “Anything that anybody has ever done great has had a lot of opposition, and I look forward to the opposition.”
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Spoiler Alert: ‘Logan’ shows serious take on superheroes Peter McKay
Contributor
Love them or hate them, superhero movies are everywhere, and with Marvel’s wildly popular Avengers series continuing to break box office records, it’s unlikely this phenomenon will end anytime soon. With all the talented actors that have brought our favorite heroes to the big screen, perhaps none are more iconic than Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Patrick Stewart’s Professor X in the long-running X-Men series. “Logan” marks the X-Men franchise’s 10th installment since 2000. Because the series is known for its grandiose combat sequences, it’s interesting that this final stunt for both Jackman and Stewart is a more personal and subdued affair. It manages to humanize these larger-than-life characters in a way that other, more action-oriented entries into the series have failed to do. Now, this isn’t to say “Logan” doesn’t feature plenty of violence from our
favorite clawed anti-hero. “Logan” has several tense and exciting action sequences expertly filmed by veteran director James Mangold that were huge hits with the theatre audience. But it’s the more personal moments between Wolverine, Professor X and Laura, the 11-year-old mutant that Wolverine’s been tasked to protect, that truly elevate the movie. Performances by the actors and actresses are also notable. While Dafne Keen, who plays Laura, does a magnificent job of portraying the young heroine in her big screen debut, Jackman is still undoubtably the star. The veteran actor fully embodies Wolverine, juxtaposing the savage violence the anti-hero is capable of during battle with the gentler, more human side of the character. We see him caring for Professor X, who is implied to be in a losing battle with Alzheimer’s, and learning how to be an impromptu father figure to Laura. Stewart also turns in an excellent performance as Professor X. Stewart displays both the hopelessness of a genius slowly losing his mind while also providing sparks of humor and humanity.
The film’s plot will seem immediately familiar to many cinema-goers. Wolverine and Professor X are tasked with escorting Laura to the Canadian border while being recklessly pursued by the cold, calculating half-cyborg Donald Pierce, played by Boyd Holbrook (whom fans of the popular Netflix series “Narcos” will immediately recognize), and his army of mercenaries. Overall, the simplicity of the plot works in favor of the movie, allowing the audience to spend time to get to know the characters instead of trying to follow an overly complicated story. Since the movie’s release, it has had critics buzzing, scoring a 93 percent “certified fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 77 percent rating on Metacritic. For fans of the original X-Men comics and moviegoers who would like to see a more personal and grounded portrayal of superheroes on the big screen, “Logan” is an absolute must-see. If this is truly going to be Jackman’s final performance in his most iconic role, then “Logan” marks the X-Men franchise’s 10th installment since 2000. I can think of no better way to send •Courtesy of GStatic him off.
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Homely restaurant provides affordable, fresh food Megan Patterson
Managing Editor When I approached the Lunch House’s small, brick building at lunchtime and saw the street lined with cars, I had a bad feeling that I wouldn’t find a table in the next half hour. Thankfully, I guessed wrong. The Lunch House was deceptively large; it’s traditional diner-style front expanded into two more full dining rooms down the hall. I must have been immediately pegged as a newcomer, because after I loitered for a few seconds in the entryway, cluelessly gazing around, the man behind the counter motioned behind himself and told me to “head on back.” The restaurant was filled with an assortment of tables and booths, all mismatched and arranged to fit as many people cozily into the building as possible. After sitting down, it was easy to see how I had been spotted as a new customer so quickly — everyone else seemed to be a regular. It was rare to see someone dining alone, and if they were, they quickly found a table or two of friends to stop and chat with before returning to their meal. The whole atmosphere felt very social and casual, almost like a reunion between extended family members; everyone didn’t know everyone, but everyone knew someone. Right after I sat down, a waiter called from the other dining room. It was clear that he and one other woman served the entire place. They seemed equally familiar with the customers, bringing some of them their orders without even having to ask. After briefly perusing the menu, I decided
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to choose from the daily special: a meat dish and two vegetables. After I placed my order for catfish, mixed greens and pinto beans, with an extra side of okra, I sat back to wait. My waiter warned me that the catfish might take a little longer, but I didn’t wait more than 15 minutes for my meal. When the food arrived, he took a look at the okra and said, “Looks like too much salt and pepper to me, so you let me know,” before setting down my plates. Truth be told, it was a little heavily seasoned, but only on the top few bites. Overall, the okra was perfectly fried and obviously fresh. Same with the catfish, which was a generously portioned for a lunch. After finishing off my meal, I could only take a few bites of the corn bread and had to give up on the okra. While it was nothing innovative or particularly unique, the meal perfected each seemingly commonplace food item. Plus, I got my whole meal for under $10. The atmosphere, the food and the service came together to make Lunch House the sort of home-grown restaurant that Cracker Barrel only pretends to be. A true community cafeteria, Lunch House provides a simple answer to the simple concept of a local eatery.
The Lunch House is a local eatery that provides affordable meals in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Both photos by Megan Patterson • The Daily Beacon
Rapper gives $1 million to Chicago schools, blasts governor Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chance the Rapper’s unusual intervention into Chicago Public Schools’ funding crisis took an even more curious turn Monday when the Grammywinner presented a $1 million check to city schools and urged Gov. Bruce Rauner to use his executive powers to help the nation’s thirdlargest district. The Republican governor, a former venture capitalist, responded by noting his own philanthropy and floating Chicago school funding ideas that would face tough odds in the Democratic-controlled Legislature. Illinois has gone two years without a budget, the longest such stalemate of any state in nearly a century.
The back-and-forth came after a meeting Friday between Rauner and the artist — whose real name is Chancelor Bennett — that left the rapper visibly agitated. Chance asked for the meeting after he won three Grammys last month, including best new artist, and Rauner tweeted congratulations. The Chicago native stopped at an elementary school near where he grew up to announce the donation to a schools’ foundation, calling himself a “public school kid.” He also accused Rauner of failing to present solutions without “caveats or ultimatums.” “This isn’t about politics. This isn’t about posturing. This is about taking care of the kids,” he said. “Everybody and their mama knows what’s going on in Chicago. We’re about to enhance the conversation on supporting and funding the education of the kids in Chicago.”
At the heart of rapper’s beef with Rauner is $215 million in teacher pension relief for Chicago schools that he vetoed last year. Rauner said a broader pension overhaul was needed, part of his push for pro-business and long-term reforms. However, the school district of roughly 400,000 students had factored the money into its roughly $5.4 billion budget and had to make mid-year cuts. The district has also proposed ending the school year early to save money. Rauner, who called the meeting a “good exchange of views,” circulated plans before Chance’s public appearance for ways to recover the $215 million; both require state legislation. One option calls for using up most of Chicago’s special taxing district funds, set aside for capital projects, for a one-time infusion. The other would attach the funding to broader pension reform.
Chicago officials rejected both, saying Illinois’ school funding formula is fundamentally unfair to the largely minority and poor school district. CPS has sued the state over the calculation and argues the district is further penalized since it’s the only one in Illinois where local taxpayers, not the state, help pay teacher pension costs. Chance also dismissed the plans, saying he wasn’t a politician. “It’s not my job to propose any policy or be behind anything but the kids,” he said. Rauner’s office issued a statement detailing his history of giving: roughly $7 million over 20 years to organizations benefitting Chicago students. “While the Rauners are passionate donors to our schools, individual contributions will never be enough to address the financial challenges facing CPS,” the statement said.
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Making science accessible to Knoxville community Scott Satinover Emily Clark Ask a Scientist
Q: Hmmm, “Ask A Scientist,” interesting, so … what are you? And what are you doing here? Great questions, totally real, anonymous person. “Ask A Scientist” was created to engage with the public on science topics through outreach initiatives. To clarify, we’re not necessarily helping with chemistry homework. Instead, we’re talking about all of the interesting science going on around us, from the fundamentals to the cutting edge topics being worked on today. Since we’ve started in Knoxville, we have hosted a variety of public events where people could literally “ask a scientist.” At our events, you can find us demonstrating neat science concepts and engaging in provocative science-based discussions, and it’s been tons of fun for our group. A lot of venues have shown support for our passion, so we definitely can draw a crowd. Granted, not everyone can show up to all of our events, and they may still have lingering questions they want answered. We want to share our love for science and the universe with anyone that’s curious about learning more, not just people that can attend our events. If only there was a forum for that kind of thing … a regularly published medium … like a newspaper. So, we put two and two together and started this column. Now you, and anyone else that might not be able to see us in person, can join our discussions anywhere at anytime. Q: Hold on buddy, I’m pretty sure scientists do that already. Bill Nye? Neil deGrasse Tyson?
Why are you any different? Because we’re not famous. Seriously, we need more people to make science accessible. There’s got to be a demand for accessible science, otherwise people wouldn’t pay any attention to these superhero scientists. Besides, Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson can’t answer everyone’s questions. They’re mere mortals after all. Q: Still, lots of scientists answer questions. What makes you any different than them? Scientists generally have two main goals: to push the limits of our understanding towards new discoveries and to share what they figure out with others. But the second part can be a bit more challenging. Among other scientists, sure, they’ll have a field day explaining their knowledge. With the public, well, it’s usually much harder for the typical scientist. Have you ever had a science teacher who, for all you knew, could have been speaking another language? Or perhaps you sat in on a science lecture where you didn’t understand the topic? Most likely, those scientists were throwing a lot of jargon at you, and you probably got very bored, very quickly. Unfortunately, this is how scientists are trained to talk to our peers, and we aren’t taught how to talk with the public. We’re often so entrenched in our field that we tend to forget what it’s like to not be in our science-y bubble, and ideas that are actually fascinating are presented in a way that just isn’t engaging. That’s what we’re trying to change.
“Ask A Scientist” wants to make science fun and approachable, not aloof and boring. Q: Okay, so you want to answer our science questions, and you think you’re good at it. But what makes you qualified? We’re a group of UT students from all kinds of science backgrounds. Our members range from undergraduate to Ph.D. students studying everything from biology to physics to engineering. Our one common thread is a passion for sharing science. Q: Alright, I’m interested. How can I get my questions answered? We’ll be writing this column once a week, and we’re really looking forward to getting the ball rolling. Whatever you can think of, if it’s about science, we want to hear it. Just submit your questions to Ask A Scientist by email at askasci@utk.edu or tweet us at @AskAScientistUT. Q: Hey, I’m actually a scientist. Can I join your organization? Yes, we are always looking for passionate scientists and engineers to join our team. If you’re interested in science outreach and communication, look us up in VOLink as Ask A Scientist at UTK or feel free to contact us at askasci@utk.edu as well. We can’t wait to hear from you. Scott Satinover and Emily Clark are Ph.D. students at the Bresden Center and can be reached at ssatinov@vols.utk.edu
Lara Croft, The Original Female Video Game Icon Jack Fowler Game On
After a long day of schooling, studying and existential thoughts, I come home to relax with a good videogame. I boot up my Playstation, and I am instantly thrown back into digital peril. Wolves attack me as I try to build a fire; I dispatch them quickly with some well-placed arrows. Then, I sneak up on some bad guys, popping them with arrows to their heads. A brute emerges, and I have to pull out my Molotov cocktails and my AK-47 to kill him. After I conquer this enemy outpost, I pan my camera around to view the destruction that I had unleashed upon those poor NPC’s. I pan back around to get a cinematic look at my gritty, bloody and BA protagonist — Lara Croft. Laura Croft — also known as the Tomb Raider, the gaming icon of the past 20 years, the most cosplayed video game character ever and the one that Angelina Jolie played in two movies. After I explored and conquered this small island in the new Tomb Raider game, I thought about how important of a character Lara Croft has really been since her inception 20 years ago. She might not have been the first ever female in a video game, but she was the first real video game protagonist to gain international recognition. And while many have criticized this attention for being too focused on her
cartoonish assets and blatant sex appeal, the argument still pales in comparison to the strength it took to break the molds of 20th century gaming when it came to accessibility and to women. Back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, video games were predominately viewed as lame and “only for nerds,” and this pervasive perception turned many people away from gaming. However, as video game technology started to improve during the late ‘90s, the appeal of video games exponentially increased. Although Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is often thanked for this breakthrough, Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider franchise had just as much to do with it. GTA might have made video games cool, but Lara Croft made them accessible for everyone of all genders, especially women and girls. Before GTA, guys everywhere were hesitant to risk their popularity and “coolness” by playing electronic Dungeons and Dragons, as per the usual stereotype of video games. But for girls, it was especially hard to enter the gaming world. All of those stereotypes and judgements were nearly doubled, and as a result, few girls ever played video games. It just wasn’t “something that girls do.” While some games did have female characters, like the Mortal Kombat series, those women were mystical ninjas that tore
out men’s throats and roundhouse kicked each other. Then, all of a sudden, there’s this absolute BA treasure hunter in a video game. She does all these incredible things but is still a normal person with a family and a backstory, and the games are fun. Suddenly, the threshold was open, and more girls and women started playing video games because they could better relate to a female protagonist than some brute, male soldier archetype. Soon, the number of females playing video games quickly rivaled the number of males, and now, in several countries, including the U.S., about half of all gamers are women! Lara Croft paved the way for future female game pro- tagonists. She pulled out her pistols and shattered expectations and gender stereotypes, while helping to make video games cool for everyone. Games like “Horizon Zero Dawn” and “Bayonetta” continue her legacy, expanding the genres in which video game girls can kick butt. But, of course, with nearly a dozen games and the most recent “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” Lara Croft is still the queen of gaming. Jack Fowler is a senior in Industrial Engineering and can be reached at dfowler7@vols.utk.edu
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Coleman looking to make history at NCAA Indoor Championships Damichael Cole Contributor
On Friday, March 11, the NCAA Indoor Championships will be taking place in College Station, Texas, and Christian Coleman aims to make history. “I’ve had a lot of goals coming into this season and one of them was win both the 60 and 200,� Coleman said. Going into the NCAA Indoor Championships, Coleman is ranked No. 1 in the 60m and No. 2 in the 200m. Last season, he won the 200m National Championship. Coleman, who was recently named the South Region Runner of the Year by the Coaches’ Association, is determined to be the first athlete since Justin Gatlin to win the 60m and the 200m. It was also done in 2001, but those are the only two times in
program history that someone has managed to achieve that feat. “That’ll be a difficult task, but I feel like I’m capable of doing it,� Coleman said. Joining Coleman in participating in the NCAA Indoor Championships will be Mustaqeem Williams (60m), Daryl Sullivan (high jump) and Stamatia Scarvelis (weight throw). Injuries have hampered the team to a degree. Chelsea Blaase qualified for the 500m but will not be completing due to an injury. This is the fourth time that she has qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships. Daryl Sullivan also had an injury scare as well, but he will be participating in the event. “He had a little bit of a sore hamstring at the conference championship, but that’s cleared up nicely and he’s ready to go,� Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Beth Alford-Sullivan said.
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Only as a freshman, Daryl Sullivan has been very impressive. He is currently ranked 14th in the high jump and placed sixth in the SEC Indoor Championship. Sullivan also set a Tennessee freshman record as he cleared 2.20m (7-2.5) in the high jump at the Tiger Paw Invitational. “He hasn’t really surprised us; he’s got a really good demeanor for competition,� Alford-Sullivan said. “I think he’s going to go into this national championship with the sense of anything can happen, and he’s in a good position to do so.� In the SEC Indoor Championship, sophomore Scarvelis set a school record in the weight throw. What makes that even more impressive is she is still learning and adapting to the weight thrower event. She will be facing some stiff competition in her event, but Scarvelis set the school record and the Greek national record at the SEC Championship with a mark of 21.49m. “The NCAA atmosphere will have that same challenge for her,� Alford-Sullivan said. “Fortunately, again, she’s competing against these SEC girls, so she’s going to be comfortable in the environment.� Williams will be competing in the 60m race with Coleman. Not to be overshadowed, Williams has been very impressive in his own right. He is ranked 12th in the 60m and is also tied for seventh in school history with Dentarius Locke with a 60m time of 6.64. With five people selected, only a small part of the team will be attending nationals. The team is currently in a rebuilding phase and lacks the depth to compete at a higher level within the conference. “Right now, on our men’s side, we have
I think he’s going to go into this national championship with the sense of anything can happen, and he’s in a good position to do so.� Beth Alford-Sullivan, Director of Track and Field and Cross Country
one young man that’s a fifth-year senior,� Alford-Sullivan said. “It takes a special talent to crack the code, or it takes some time to get those kids in there their junior or senior year.� For Coleman, this will be his third time at the NCAA Indoor Championships. In the 200m, he already has a national championship to his name and has put up some lofty numbers as well. He is the only collegian to run 20.50 or under more than once, doing so on different occasions. While winning both races is a lofty goal, it is something that could be within reach for Coleman when he crosses the finish line. “It’s a feat that he’s going after this weekend, and we’re excited for him to be in the position he’s in,� Alford-Sullivan said.
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STR8TS No. 956
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WOMEN’S TENNIS
SPORTS
Women’s tennis slips against KY in second conference match Staff Report
Despite a huge comeback win in the first set from Brittany Lindl, ranked 93rd nationally, the No. 12 Vols couldn’t get past No. 30 Kentucky on Sunday in a 4-1 match loss. Lindl faced off against the 13th-ranked Aldila Sutjiadi from Kentucky and stormed back from a 5-2 deficit to win the first set in tie-breaking fashion, electrifying the crowd and instantly shifting momentum to the Vols. Lindl fell short in the second set and fell 6-4. In the third set, it looked as though Lindl was headed for victory with a 3-2 lead before Kentucky clinched the full contest 4-1. Gabby Schuck made quick work of her opponent Morgan Chumney and was the only Vol to win a singles match, notching a 6-2 and 6-3 victory in the two-set sweep. “That one was a massive win,” head coach Alison Ojeda said after the match. “The reason that thing is so huge is that people have told (Schuck) that she’s not good enough to play in the SEC, and we gave them a fantastic, ‘Yes, I am,’ today.” Four out of the six singles matches were pushed to three rounds as Tennessee put up a good fight all around. Johanna Silva looked to
start a rally by her second set, winning 6-4, but when senior Eve Repic retired in the third set to Kentucky’s Mami Adachi, Silvas’ third set went unfinished at 5-4. Repic put up a solid contest, winning the second set of her match 7-5 but losing out in the third and final round 6-2. Sadie Hammond won her second singles match 6-4 but fell in the third 6-0. Disappointed in the outcome, Ojeda was still proud of the grit that Tennessee showed on Sunday and mentioned that each week the team will make small adjustments and continue to get better. “We are chipping away, and we’re getting there,” Ojeda said. “We are maximizing every single training session we have every time we come out here.” In doubles, Tennessee’s Repic and Lindl fell to the No. 5 team of Adachi and Sutjiadi 6-4. Hammond and Schuck showed a strong performance in their doubles match, winning by a score of 6-2. Kentucky won the doubles contest 2-1. The Vols will look to notch their first conference win of the spring and continue conference play next weekend by traveling to Auburn to take Brittany Lindl during her doubles match against Indiana at Goodfriend on the Tigers on Friday and playing Alabama on Tennis Center on Feb. 12, 2017. Adrien Terricabras • The Daily Beacon Sunday.