ORLANDO, Fla.– The No. 34 ranked Hobart tennis won its fifth-straight match this morning as they swept Luther College to complete an undefeated week in Florida. With the win, the Statesmen move to 5-3 on the season while the Norse fall to 12-5.
 
Hobart dominated in doubles play, winning all three available points. Senior Sean Pesin and sophomore Nick Fischer defeated Luke Westholder and Max Leon 8-1 in the No. 1 spot to move to 5-3 on the season. Juniors Troy Steiner and Hyat Oyer extended their win-streak to four with an 8-3 win over Lev van Hemert and Eli Young in the No. 2 spot. In the No. 3 spot, senior Winter Fagerberg and junior Rahul Vallabhajosula defeated Ricky Portilla and Louk Rijsdijk 8-3 to remain undefeated in dual matches.
 
The Statemsen continued to roll in singles play to complete the sweep of the Norse. Pesin won a thrilling match in the No. 1 spot, defeating Westholder 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 10-4, for his third-straight victory. Fischer also forced a tiebreaker in the No. 2 spot, ultimately defeating Joao Benvenutti 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 10-8, to move to 4-3 on the season.
 
First-year Achilleas Kousaridis remains undefeated in dual matches this season as he defeated van Hemert 6-3, 6-3 in the No. 3 spot to move to 7-0 in his rookie campaign. Oyer and Fagerberg both extended their win-streaks to four as Oyer defeated Leon 6-2, 6-4 in the No. 4 spot and Fagerberg topped Young 6-2, 6-0 in the No. 5.
 
Junior Nick Grosso moves to 5-3 on the season with a dramatic 6-2, 3-6, 10-7, win in the No. 6 spot. He is riding a two-match win streak heading into conference play.

UP NEXT: 

Hobart will be back in action on Saturday, March 23, when it hosts Liberty League foe No. 35 Vassar to open conference play. First serve between the Statesmen and the Brewers is set for 2 p.m. in Bristol Field House.