April 18, 2010, Greencastle, Ind. —  The 16th-ranked men's tennis team improved to 14-8 following a 7-2 win over the University of Northwestern Ohio. The Racers dropped to 13-5 with the loss.

Will Gates and Scott Sandager were victorious over Jeff Brown and Juan Cardenas by an 8-6 score at number one doubles as were Michael Rardon ad Eric Hubbard at number three over Chris Cash and Cassio Sirimarco, 8-2.

DePauw wrapped up the match with straight set wins in second through sixth singles.

The Tigers opens Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play on Friday in North Little Rock, Ark.

Northwestern Ohio, Univ. of vs DePauw University
4/18/2010 at Greencastle, Ind.
(Blackstock Courts)

#16 DePauw University 7, Northwestern Ohio, Univ. of 2

 Singles competition
1. Gustavo Rueda (NWO) def. Scott Sandager (DEPAUW) 7-5, 3-6, 1-0 (10-5)
2. Michael Rardon (DEPAUW) def. Jeff Brown (NWO) 6-2, 6-0
3. Will Gates (DEPAUW) def. Alexander Hager (NWO) 6-3, 6-1
4. Evan Hunter (DEPAUW) def. Juan Cardenas (NWO) 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
5. Jonathan Batuello (DEPAUW) def. Evan Carr (NWO) 6-1, 6-0
6. Anil Patel (DEPAUW) def. Jason Sarno (NWO) 6-3, 6-4

 Doubles competition
1. Scott Sandager/Will Gates (DEPAUW) def. Jeff Brown/Juan Cardenas (NWO) 8-6
2. Gustavo Rueda/Alexander Hager (NWO) def. Jonathan Batuello/Hunter Schouweiler (DEPAUW) 8-5
3. Michael Rardon/Eric Hubbard (DEPAUW) def. Chris Cash/Cassio Sirimarco (NWO) 8-2

Match Notes:
Northwestern Ohio, Univ. of 13-5
DePauw University 14-8; National ranking #16

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