Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers crush Columbia
3/19/1998 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
Hoosiers crush Columbia
Houston, Tex.--Indiana's men's tennis team notched its fifth win of the season with an easy 6-1 victory over Columbia in the Rice Invitational. The Hoosiers won at every posisition except number one singles, including a three match sweep in doubles, to up their mark to 5-4 on the season.
Gabriel Montilla, who has been the catalyst for the Hoosiers for much of the season, led the team once again with a pair of tough victories in singles and doubles. Playing at the number two slot, Montilla defeated Steve Millerman, 7-5,4-6,6-3, while teaming up with Derek Pope to win the number one doubles match 8-3.
George McGill found his way back into the Indiana lineup after several injuries had kept him sidelined recently and didn't dissapoint, defeating Ogidi Obi in straight sets, 6-2,6-2, at the number four spot.
The Hoosiers are back in action Friday afternoon with a 10:00 a.m. court time against West Virgina. The Invitational will continue through the weekend and will conclude Sunday night.
Indiana Columbia Winner Score
1. Derek Pope vs. Salil Seshadri CU 6-4,4-6,6-2
2. Gabriel Montilla vs. Steve Millerman IU 7-5,4-6,6-3
3. Scott Lippitt vs. Scott Watnik IU 6-2,6-3
4. George McGill vs. Ogidi Obi IU 6-2,6-2
5. Andrew Held vs. Mike Gulliford IU 6-4,6-4
6. Ian Arons vs. Flavius Stan IU 6-2,6-1
Doubles:
1. Gabriel Montilla/ vs. Ogidi Obi/ IU 8-3
Derek Pope Salil Seshadri
2. Andrew Held/ vs. Steve Millerman/ IU 8-4
Scott Lippitt Scott Watnik
3. Ricardo Jordan/ vs. Sam Josephs/ IU 8-6
Brenden Storey Donny Opici
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