Shorthanded Wichita State fell 4-3 to visiting Cincinnati on Thursday afternoon at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex.
Playing with just five active players, the Shockers (6-9) nearly pulled off the improbable, rallying from a 3-0 deficit to tie the match at 3-3.
and Lingwei Kong swept their singles matches on courts 1 and 2, and came from behind to take a three-setter at No. 3.
The Bearcats (11-3 and winners of 10-straight duals) salvaged the dual with a comeback of their own on court 4, where Maria Santilli overcame , 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.
"It was a hard-fought match," WSU head coach said.