April 4, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — The 18th-ranked Tigers dropped to 12-2 on the season after dropping an 8-1 decision to second-ranked Washington University at the Blackstock Courts. The Bears improved to 11-2 with the win.
DePauw picked up its lone point as Bryan Heck and Scott Sandager defeated Charlie Cutler and Isaac Stein at number-one singles by an 8-4 score.
The Bears held a 2-1 lead after doubles before sweeping singles, but three of the matches went to a third set.
The Tigers return to action on Tuesday, April 7, when they host Marian (Ind.) at 4 p.m.
Tennis Match Results
Washington University vs DePauw University
Apr 04, 2009 at Greencastle, Indiana
#2 Washington University 8, #18 DePauw University 1
Singles competition
1. John Watts (WASHU) def. Scott Swanson (DEPAUW) 6-1, 6-1
2. Charlie Cutler (WASHU) def. Scott Sandager (DEPAUW) 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
3. Max Woods (WASHU) def. Hunter Schouweiler (DEPAUW) 6-3, 3-6, 7-5
4. Isaac Stein (WASHU) def. Bryan Heck (DEPAUW) 7-5, 6-3
5. Danny Levy (WASHU) def. Michael Rardon (DEPAUW) 6-3, 6-3
6. Chris Hoeland (WASHU) def. Will Gates (DEPAUW) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. Bryan Heck/Scott Sandager (DEPAUW) def. Charlie Cutler/Chris Hoeland (WASHU) 8-4
2. Isaac Stein/Max Woods (WASHU) def. Will Gates/Hunter Schouweiler (DEPAUW) 8-3
3. John Watts/Danny Levy (WASHU) def. Scott Swanson/Michael Rardon (DEPAUW) 8-1
Match Notes:
Washington University 11-2; National ranking #2
DePauw University 12-2; National ranking #18
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