March 10, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. —  The 18th-ranked Tigers dropped to 6-1 on the season following a 5-4 loss to Division II Ferris State. The Bulldogs improved to 3-2.

The Tigers picked up a point with a win at number-three doubles as Garrett Nickell and Steven Pjevach defeated Justin Hermes and Otto Keresztes 8-6.

In singles play, DePauw's Michael Rardon topped Kyle Revall at the first slot by a 6-2, 6-2 score as did Sam Miles in second singles over Jack Swan 6-0, 6-1. Noah Swiler was the Tigers' other singles winner as he defeated Steven Roberts 6-3, 7-6 (7-4). The Tigers dropped matches at fifth and sixth singles despite winning the opening set in both.

DePauw hosts Indiana Tech on Sunday, March 13, at 8:30 a.m. and Rose-Hulman at 4:30 p.m.

Ferris State vs DePauw University
3/10/2011 at Greencastle, Indiana
(DePauw Tennis and Track Center)

Ferris State 5, #18 DePauw University 4

 Singles competition 
1. Michael Rardon (DEPAUW) def. Kyle Revall (FS) 6-2, 6-2
2. Sam Miles (DEPAUW) def. Jack Swan (FS) 6-0, 6-1
3. Noah Swiler (DEPAUW) def. Steven Roberts (FS) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
4. Justin Hermes (FS) def. Eric Hubbard (DEPAUW) 6-4, 6-3
5. Oriol Vidal Cortes (FS) def. Reid Garlock (DEPAUW) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
6. Tyler Marengo (FS) def. David Moss (DEPAUW) 2-6, 6-0, 6-0

 Doubles competition 
1. Kyle Revall/Steven Roberts (FS) def. Noah Swiler/Andrew Kahn (DEPAUW) 8-5
2. Jack Swan/Tyler Marengo (FS) def. Reid Garlock/David Moss (DEPAUW) 8-3
3. Garrett Nickell/Steven Pjevach (DEPAUW) def. Justin Hermes/Otto Keresztes (FS) 8-6

Match Notes:
Ferris State 3-2
DePauw University 6-1; National ranking #18

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