Hilton Head Island, S.C.: The DePauw University men's tennis team swept the day, beating both St. Olaf College and Randolph College, improving to 9-5 for the season.

Cole Metzger and Ryan McCook got the Tigers on the board first after beating St. Olaf's Max Loesch and Henry Smith 8-3 at number two. DePauw would jump to a 3-0 lead over Lions after Wyatt Metzger and Thomas Partridge defeated Tim Roback and Ethan Bruha 8-3, at number one, followed by Hudson Mosher and Chase Hutchinson beating the Oles' Tony Klagge and Juck Belik 8-2 at number three.

In singles, Gordian Bruns gave the Tigers a substantial lead over St. Olaf after beating Tim Roback 6-0, 6-0 at number four. DePauw would clinch victory after Thomas Partridge defeated Henry Smith 6-0, 6-1 at number one. 

In the remaining matches, the Tigers continued to dominate. At number three, Cole Metzger beat Tony Klagge 6-0, 6-3, followed by Ryan McCook's 6-2, 6-1 victory over Ben Anderson at number six. At number two, Wyatt Metzger beat St. Olaf's Ethan Bruha 6-1, 6-1; and at number five, Jake Watson completed the match sweep by beating Jakub Belik 6-4, 6-4.

After an afternoon break, DePauw took on Randolph College and again swept its opponent. 

In doubles at number one, Wyatt Metzger and Thomas Partridge beat Nicolas Alvarado and Alex Kulvivat 8-1, followed by DePauw's Cole Metzger and Ryan McCook, defeating Colby Cook and Bhuvan Ambekallu 8-3 at court two. Hudson Mosher and Chase Hutchinson won by default at number three.

DePauw would sweep the singles matches, starting with Gordian Bruns beating Colby Cook 6-0, 6-0 at number four, followed by Thomas Partridge defeating Nicolas Alvarado 6-0, 6-1 at number one. Wyatt Metzger beat the WildCats Alex Kulvivat 6-0, 6-1 at number two, while at number five, Jake Watson beat Jose Merhej 6-1, 6-0. At number three, Cole Metzger defeated Bhuvan Ambekallu 6-2, 6-1, Ryan McCook won by default at number six.

The Tigers' next match is set for Thursday, March 31, to play an exhibition match against St. Olaf in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Tennis Match Results

DePauw University vs St. Olaf College

3/27/2022 at Hilton Head Island, S.C. 

(Hilton Head Island Tennis Resort)

DePauw University 9 , St. Olaf College 0

Singles Competition

1. Thomas Partridge (DPUM) def. Henry Smith (STOM) 6-0, 6-1

2. Wyatt Metzger (DPUM) def. Ethan Bruha (STOM) 6-1, 6-1

3. Cole Metzger (DPUM) def. Tony Klagge (STOM) 6-0, 6-3

4. Gordian Bruns (DPUM) def. Tim Roback  (STOM) 6-0, 6-0

5. Jake Watson (DPUM) def. Jakub Belik (STOM) 6-4, 6-4

6. Ryan McCook (DPUM) def. Ben Anderson (STOM) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles Competition

1. Wyatt Metzger/ Thomas Partridge (DPUM) def. Tim Roback  /Ethan Bruha (STOM) 8-3

2. Cole Metzger/ Ryan McCook (DPUM) def. Max Loesch /Henry Smith (STOM) 8-3

3. Hudson Mosher/ Chase Hutchinson (DPUM) def. Tony Klagge /Jakub Belik (STOM) 8-2

Match Notes 

St. Olaf College 1-4

DePauw University 8-5 

Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (4,1,3,6,2,5)

T- 2:45 A-15

Tennis Match Results

DePauw University vs Randolph College

3/27/2022 at Hilton Head Island, S.C. 

DePauw University 9 , Randolph College 0

Singles Competition

1. Thomas Partridge (DPUM) def. Nicolas Alvarado (RCM) 6-0, 6-1

2. Wyatt Metzger (DPUM) def. Alex Kulvivat (RCM) 6-0, 6-1

3. Cole Metzger (DPUM) def. Bhuvan Ambekallu (RCM) 6-2, 6-1

4. Gordian Bruns (DPUM) def. Colby Cook (RCM) 6-0, 6-0

5. Jake Watson (DPUM) def. Jose Merhej (RCM) 6-1, 6-0

6. Ryan McCook (DPUM) -no player

Doubles Competition

1. Wyatt Metzger/ Thomas Partridge (DPUM) def. Nicolas Alvarado/Alex Kulvivat (RCM)8-1

2. Cole Metzger/ Ryan McCook (DPUM) def. Colby Cook/Bhuvan Ambekallu (RCM) 8-3

3. Hudson Mosher/ Chase Hutchinson (DPUM) - No team

Match Notes 

Randolph College 5-6

DePauw University 9-5