TACOMA, Wash. - The Pacific Lutheran University men's tennis squad imposed its will on visiting Linfield University on Saturday afternoon, topping the Wildcats 7-2 in a Northwest Conference dual match at the Sprinker Recreation Center.

"The Lutes defended their home court with a big win today," said Head Coach Paul Koessler.

The Lutes (3-4, 1-3 NWC) set the tone early, winning two of the three doubles matches. Michael Campbell and Hampus Pers Eliasson edged out an 8-6 win at the No. 1 position while Derek Stone and Caleb Grass prevailed 8-6 at No. 2.

IN singles, Pers Eliasson breezed to the, 6-1, 6-1, win at the NO. 2 position while Stone collected them 6-3, 7-6, decision at No. 3. Grass outlasted Cody Pickar at No. 4, winning, 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (12-10), while Alex Richter (6-2, 6-2) was victorious at No. 5. Samuel Kwon took his match at No. 6, winning, 6-2, 6-2.

"In singles we were led by a decisive win at No. 2 by Hampus and at 6 by comeback sensation Samuel who tore his Achilles tendon at Linfield just one year ago. Derek had a tough opponent and a huge win at No. 3 while Caleb fought off two match points to win the third set tiebreaker."

"I was really proud of our doubles play and the depth of our singles was impressive as we won numbers two through six."

Pacific Lutheran is back on the courts next Saturday, hosting University of Puget Sound at 5 p.m.