TACOMA, Wash. -Â The Pacific Lutheran University men's tennis squad swept all six singles matches on Saturday, blowing away crosstown rival University of Puget Sound 8-1 to remain undefeated on the season.
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Michael Campbell and
Hampus Pers Eliasson overpowered the Loggers' (0-1) No. 1 double teams 8-1 while
Derek Stone and
Branson Near teamed up to claim an 8-4 victory at the No. 3 position.
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"It was a solid team win today!" said Head Coach
John Campbell. "We started strong winning two of three doubles with Michael and Hampus winning convincingly at No. 1."
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In singles play,
Ryan Adams cruised past Mike Smolskis, 6-2, 6-2, at the No. 1 position while Campbell breezed to a, 6-1, 6-1, decision at No. 2. Pers Eliasson claimed a, 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 3 while Stone walked away with the, 6-2, 4-6, 10-2, win at No. 4.
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Alex Richter took care of business at No. 5, prevailing 7-6, 6-3, while Near disposed of Sid Atwen, 6-3, 6-2, at the No. 6 singles spot.
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"We kept it rolling by winning all of the singles matches. Everybody played well today. Ryan started out with a solid match at No. 1 and our captain, Hampus, continued to dominate his matches."
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The Lutes (2-0) are back on the court next Saturday, hosting Community Colleges of Spokane at Sprinker Recreation Center with matches slated to begin at 12:30 p.m.
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