Men's Tennis opens spring break trip with 7-2 victory over Hanover (Ind.)

By Tim Glon

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Ohio Northern men's tennis team began its annual spring break trip with a 7-2 victory over Hanover (Ind.) Tuesday afternoon.

The Polar Bears improve to 1-1 on the season, while the Panthers fall to 0-2.

The contest was postponed by rain from its original 8:30 am start and finally got underway at 4 pm.

Sophomore Nick Kowalczyk and freshman Joey Frank swept the top two singles spots and combined to win at No. 1 doubles to lead ONU.

Kowalczyk won 6-3, 6-1 at No. 1 singles and Frank rallied for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 2 singles.

The pair won 8-2 at No. 1 doubles.

Junior Jeff Carter won 6-2, 6-4 at No. 3 singles, sophomore Andrew Korba won 6-4, 6-2 at No. 4 singles and freshman Mike King won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 6 singles.

King and sophomore Matt Dutro won 8-5 at No. 3 doubles.

The Polar Bears will return to action on Tuesday morning at 11:30 am against Alma (Mich.)