April 5, 2008, Greencastle, Ind. - The 14th-ranked Tigers improved to 12-4 following a 7-2 victory over visiting Hope. DePauw won at second and third doubles and then claimed victories at second through sixth singles.

The Tigers return to action on Friday, April 11, when they compete in the Great Lakes Colleges Association tournament hosted by the College of Wooster.

Hope College vs DePauw University
Apr 05, 2008 at Greencastle, Indiana

#14 DePauw University 7, Hope College 2

 Singles competition
1. John Pelton (HOPE) def. Kortney Keith (DEPAUW) 6-1, 6-2
2. Bryan Heck (DEPAUW) def. John Gardner (HOPE) 6-1, 6-0
3. Scott Sandager (DEPAUW) def. John Schlotz (HOPE) 6-3, 6-0
4. Scott Sauer (DEPAUW) def. Zach Huber (HOPE) 6-1, 6-1
5. Evan Hunter (DEPAUW) def. Brandon King (HOPE) 6-1, 6-0
6. Will Gates (DEPAUW) def. Brad Boelkins (HOPE) 6-0, 6-1

 Doubles competition
1. John Pelton/John Gardner (HOPE) def. Kortney Keith/Scott Swanson (DEPAUW) 8-1
2. Bryan Heck/Scott Sandager (DEPAUW) def. John Schlotz/Zach Huber (HOPE) 8-4
3. Hunter Schouweiler/Cameron Nash (DEPAUW) def. Jeff Vredenburg/Mike Garland (HOPE) 8-1

Match Notes:
DePauw University 12-4; National ranking #14