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Hens Sweep Doubles En Route To 8-1 Win Over No. 27 Mary Washington

CLAREMONT, CA - No. 20 men's tennis rode a doubles sweep to an eventual 8-1 home win over no. 27 Mary Washington on Monday.

Facing their second straight nationally ranked opponent, Pomona-Pitzer continued their strong doubles play, jumping out to a 3-0 lead heading into the singles portion of the competition. Uday Singh and Max Sabel recorded the first point for the Hens, an 8-2 win at number two doubles. Shortly afterward, Tommy Meyer and Frankie Allinson captured the Hens second match at number one doubles, 8-4 and Alex Groth and Chris Wiechert secured the sweep with an 8-6 win at three doubles. This is the third consecutive doubles sweep for Pomona-Pitzer, as they have started 2011 undefeated in doubles play.

Maintaining the momentum, Wiechert was the first to record a singles point, dispatching the Eagles Alex Blakhin 6-0, 6-1 at three singles. Sabel was the next to finish, clinching the win with his 6-2, 6-1 win at five singles. Nick Tagliarino continued his strong play with a 6-4, 6-4 win at six singles. The remaining three singles matches went to third sets, with the Hens capturing two of the matches. Meyer rebounded after losing the second set for a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over Sam Wichlin. Allinson captured a 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 win at four singles to give Pomona-Pitzer their eighth and final point.

The Hens have a week off before hosting Haverford on March 8 at 5:50 pm

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Players Mentioned

Alex Groth

Alex Groth

Junior
Chris Wiechert

Chris Wiechert

Freshman
Frankie Allinson

Frankie Allinson

Sophomore
Max Sabel

Max Sabel

Sophomore
Nick Tagliarino

Nick Tagliarino

Senior
Tommy Meyer

Tommy Meyer

Junior
Uday Singh

Uday Singh

Junior

Players Mentioned

Alex Groth

Alex Groth

Junior
Chris Wiechert

Chris Wiechert

Freshman
Frankie Allinson

Frankie Allinson

Sophomore
Max Sabel

Max Sabel

Sophomore
Nick Tagliarino

Nick Tagliarino

Senior
Tommy Meyer

Tommy Meyer

Junior
Uday Singh

Uday Singh

Junior