The Hobart College tennis team picked up its first victory of its spring break trip, topping Bethel University 7-2 this morning in Orlando, Fla. The Statesmen are now 4-3 overall.

Hobart took a 2-1 lead after doubles play. Junior Michael Fields and first-year Matt DePrima earned an 8-2 win at the top spot. First-years Michael Rusk and Danny Kot won 8-4 at No. 2.

Rusk picked up his second win of the day 6-1, 6-2 at the No. 2 spot. DePrima gave the Statesmen a 4-2 lead with a 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 3. First-year Jake Criss clinched the overall victory for Hobart with a 6-2, 6-2 win at the No. 4 spot. First-year Carson Smith logged a 7-5, 6-1 win at No. 5 and Kot topped his opposition 7-5, 6-2 win at No. 6.

The Statesmen were originally scheduled to take on Puget Sound tonight at 7 p.m., but due to the rain the match was postponed to tomorrow, March 18 at 8 a.m.