DePauw took a 2-1 lead after doubles and never looked back as they went on to defeat the UW-Whitewater men's tennis team 7-2 Wednesday in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  The Warhawks fall to 12-7 while the Tigers improve to 9-3.

Complete results

Byron Balkin (Madison/Memorial) was a two time winner in the match, winning at three singles and one doubles.  Paired with Jake Humphreys (Kenosha/Tremper) the duo topped Sam Miles and Ben Kopecky 8-3, after which Balkin defeated Patrick Farrell in singles 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 10-6.  Balkin improved to 12-9 in singles action this season.  This is the first time this season Head Coach Frank Barnes went with the combination of Balkin and Humphreys in doubles.

UW-W will return to the courts on Thursday for the final match on their spring trip against Carleton at 2:00 pm Eastern.



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