April 26, 2003

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.--The Hobart College tennis team breezed by Clarkson, 5-0, in the opening round of the UCAA Tournament this morning. The second seeded Statesmen improve to 13-6 overall in the 2002-03 season.

Hobart did not drop a single set in its five singles match. They will meet up with Union in the semifinal round later in the afternoon.

Hobart 5, Clarkson 0
1. Peter Piné (H) def. Sergey Demidenko, 6-4, 6-1
2. Adam Raffa (H) def. Ashwin Venkatramon, 6-1, 6-0
3. Trevor McAndrew (H) def. Aaron Wendt, 6-1, 6-4
4. Colman Currie (H) vs. Josh Wendt, suspended
5. Matt Jacobus (H) def. Matt Rizzolo, 6-4, 6-2
6. Kevan Marvasti (H) def. Samrat Jain, 6-2, 6-1