March 14, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — DePauw, ranked 17th in Division III, improved to 7-0 on the season following a 6-3 win over visiting Ferris State.
Ferris State took a 2-1 lead with wins at first and second doubles, but the Tigers rallied with singles win at the one, two, four, five and six slots.
The Tigers return to action on Sunday when they host Grand Valley State at Noon.
Ferris State vs DePauw University
Mar 14, 2009 at Greencastle, Indiana
#17 DePauw University 6, Ferris State 3
Singles competition
1. Scott Swanson (DEPAUW) def. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) 6-4, 7-5
2. Scott Sandager (DEPAUW) def. Ahmet Demir (FS) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3
3. Jack Swan (FS) def. Hunter Schouweiler (DEPAUW) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
4. Michael Rardon (DEPAUW) def. Kyle Revall (FS) 6-4, 6-4
5. Will Gates (DEPAUW) def. Brian Anderson (FS) 6-2, 6-2
6. Evan Hunter (DEPAUW) def. Justin Hermes (FS) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Lewis DeGeneault/Ahmet Demir (FS) def. Bryan Heck/Scott Sandager (DEPAUW) 8-5
2. Kyle Revall/Brian Anderson (FS) def. Will Gates/Hunter Schouweiler (DEPAUW) 8-4
3. Scott Swanson/Michael Rardon (DEPAUW) def. Jack Swan/Justin Hermes (FS) 8-2
Match Notes:
DePauw University 7-0; National ranking #17
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/Athletics/Tennis/MenScott Riggle, DePauw's women's tennis head coach since 2000, will take over the reins of the men's team starting with the 2009-10 season
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