2004-05 News

The Bulldogs, ranked 35th in the latest (April 27) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, were making their eighth-straight and 11th all-time NCAA-II National Tournament bid. FSU ended the year with a 13-10 overall record while the defending national champion UWF improved to 27-2 overall this campaign and will now face Drury (Mo.) in Thursday's (May 12) national quarterfinals.

Ferris, which won its sixth regional title in a row this season, advanced to the round of 16 for the ninth time in school history by winning the Great Lakes Regional Championship last weekend (May 5-6) at FSU's Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich. However, UWF won two of the three doubles flights and then captured three victories in singles play to notch the win.

The Bulldogs' lone flight victory came at number three doubles where seniors Francisco Gomez and Matt Hill defeated the Argonauts' tandem of Jonas Mouly and Nicolas Barrientos by a 9-7 score. West Florida previously won the South Region to advance to the sweet sixteen round. Three of UWF's six singles players were ranked among the top 31 players nationally, including two in the top nine.

The national championships are being co-hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission and the Sunshine State Conference.

#1 West Florida 5, #35 Ferris State 1

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) vs. #3 Paulius Jurkenas (UWF) 0-6, 6-3, 1-2, unfinished
2. #9 Jonas Mouly (UWF) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 6-2, 6-1
3. #31 Mario Vergara (UWF) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-0, 6-1
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) vs. German Dalmagro (UWF) 4-6, 4-3, unfinished
5. Nicolas Barrientos (UWF) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-3, 7-5
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) vs. Karol Szmurlo (UWF) 1-6, 2-3, unfinished

Doubles competition:
1. #3 Paulius Jurkenas/Mario Vergara (UWF) def. #25 Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) 8-3
2. Diego Zorzi/German Dalmagro (UWF) def. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) 9-8
3. Francisco Gomez/Matt Hill (FS) def. Jonas Mouly/Nicolas Barrientos (UWF) 9-7

The Bulldogs, who are ranked 35th in the current (April 27) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, will now advance into the 16-team single elimination national championship field slated for May 11-14 at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla.

Ferris, which is making its eighth straight and 11th all-time NCAA-II National Tournament bid, won its sixth regional title in a row with the victory. The Bulldogs, who are currently 13-9 overall this campaign, will advance to the round of 16 for the ninth time in school history while USI closes the season at 13-7 overall. Bulldog freshman Lewis DeGeneault clinched the victory with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Southern Indiana's Kyle Taylor in the deciding match at the number six singles flight.

FSU will face a South Region opponent to be determined in the NCAA-II Sweet Sixteen on May 11th. The national championships will be co-hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission and the Sunshine State Conference.

Ferris State 5, Southern Indiana 4

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) def. Epkey, Joe (USI) 7-6, 6-3
2. Epkey, Jarrod (USI) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 7-5, 6-1
3. Shetty, Nim (USI) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-0, 6-4
4. Hughes, Ryan (USI) def. Mark Hammelman (FS) 7-6, 6-4
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. McGuire, Andrew (USI) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Taylor, Kyle (USI) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4

Doubles competition:
1. Epkey, Joe/Hughes, Ryan (USI) def. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) 9-8
2. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Epkey, Jarrod/Taylor, Kyle (USI) 8-6
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Luttrell, Evan/Shetty, Nim (USI) 9-7

The nation's 35th-ranked Bulldogs claimed all three doubles flights and won both the numbers three and four singles spots against the Lakers. FSU improved to 12-9 overall this campaign while GVSU concluded its season with a 16-10 overall mark.

Ferris State, which is midst its 11th NCAA Division II Tournament bid, will face Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) member Southern Indiana on Friday (May 6) at 2 p.m. (EDT) in the regional title match.

Friday's regional champion will earn a berth into the 16-team single elimination national championship field slated for May 11-14 at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla.

Ferris State 5, Grand Valley State 0

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) vs. Kyle Dehne (GV) unfinished
2. Martin Hoch (FS) vs. Kyle Klinge (GV) unfinished
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Adam Sandusky (GV) 6-1, 6-0
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Nirun Raju (GV) 6-3, 6-0
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) vs. Scott Gregory (GV) unfinished
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) vs. Alex Switzer (GV) unfinished

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Adam Sandusky/Kyle Dehne (GV) 8-5
2. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Kyle Klinge/Scott Gregory (GV) 8-5
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Mike Bambini/Nirun Raju (GV) 8-3

The FSU men's team, which is ranked 34th in the latest (April 6) Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division II National Poll, improved to 11-9 overall this campaign with the win while Albion dropped to 9-9 overall this campaign. Ferris swept the doubles round and won five of the six singles flights in the men's match.

The 19th-ranked Bulldog women's team also swept the doubles play and then split the six singles spots to improve to 15-2 overall this season. Albion's women's squad fell to 15-5 overall with the loss.

Ferris State, which is listed second in both the current NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Men's and Women's Rankings, is likely to receive a berth into both the men's and women's draws for the 2005 NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Championships slated for May 6-8 at a campus site to be determined.

Ferris State 8, Albion 1 (Men)

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) def. Jason Ryan (ALBION) 6-1, 6-4
2. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Nate Marshall (ALBION) 6-2, 6-2
3. Neil Forster (ALBION) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 2-6, 7-5, 11-9
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Jon VandenBerg (ALBION) 6-3, 6-0
5. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Andrew Lulek (ALBION) 6-4, 6-4
6. Michael Angarita (FS) def. Brandon Still (ALBION) 3-6, 6-4, 10-7

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Neil Forster/Jason Ryan (ALBION) 8-3
2. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Nate Marshall/Brandon Still (ALBION) 8-0
3. Lewis DeGeneault/Matt Hill (FS) def. Joe Ramah/Jon VandenBerg (ALBION) 8-4

Ferris State 6, Albion 3 (Women)

Singles competition:
1. Molly Basha (FS) def. Katie Tornga (ALBION) 5-7, 6-3, 6-0
2. Leila Salek (FS) def. Betsy Netherton (ALBION) 7-5, 6-3
3. Emily Stocker (ALBION) def. Allison Halbert (FS) 6-4, 6-3
4. Jenna O'Dell (FS) def. Vicky Seiter (ALBION) 7-6, 7-6
5. Emily Dumas (ALBION) def. Nicole Berger (FS) 6-2, 6-4
6. Emily Gundersen (ALBION) def. Beth Hopping (FS) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition:
1. Marissa Muchow/Leila Salek (FS) def. Emily Stocker/Katie Tornga (ALBION) 8-6
2. Molly Basha/Nicole Berger (FS) def. Emily Dumas/Vicky Seiter (ALBION) 8-2
3. Allison Halbert/Jenna O'Dell (FS) def. Emily Gundersen/Betsy Netherton (ALBION) 8-4

The Bulldogs, who are ranked 34th in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, improved to 10-9 overall this campaign with the win. FSU also snapped the Knights' 13-match winning streak as Calvin dropped to 13-2 overall this season.

The match was a late addition to the schedule for both schools.

Ferris State, which is second in the current NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Rankings, is likely to receive a berth into the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Championships slated for May 6-8 at a campus site to be determined.

Ferris State 7, Calvin 2

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) def. Jon Miedema (CALVIN) 6-3, 7-6 (1-0)
2. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Kevin VanHaitsma (CALVIN) 6-0, 6-0
3. Rafael Siebenschein (CALVIN) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (5-0)
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Ricky Tilton (CALVIN) 7-5, 6-2
5. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Dan Volkema (CALVIN) 6-4, 7-6 (4-0)
6. Michael Angarita (FS) def. Mike Goorhouse (CALVIN) 3-6, 7-5, 6-4

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Jon Miedema/Ricky Tilton (CALVIN) 8-3
2. Kevin VanHaitsma/R. Siebenschein (CALVIN) def. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) 8-5
3. Matt Hill/Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Dan Volkema/Ryan DeNooyer (CALVIN) 8-6

The top-seeded Timberwolves, who are ranked 15th in the latest (April 6) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings, claimed two of three doubles flights and then won three of the four completed singles matches to beat Ferris. FSU fell to 9-9 overall this campaign and saw its four-match winning streak snapped while Northwood improved to 13-5 this season.

Ferris, which is presently ranked 34th in the latest (April 6) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, had defeated Lake Superior State and Grand Valley State Friday (April 15) to reach the league final.

With the loss, Ferris has now been edged by NU in the GLIAC Tournament finals six consecutive seasons (2000-05) to date since the Bulldogs claimed their last league crown in 1999.

Northwood holds the top spot in the current Great Lakes Regional rankings while Ferris is second. Both teams will participate in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Championships May 6-8 at campus sites to be determined.

Northwood 5, Ferris State 2

Singles competition:
1. Christian Stolzec (NU) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-3, 6-3
2. Cristoph Sundermeier (NU) vs. Martin Hoch (FS) unfinished
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Marius Broek (NU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2
4. Carlos Canudas (NU) vs. Mark Hammelman (FS) unfinished
5. Tomas Menec (NU) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-2, 6-2
6. Bastien Labarta (NU) def. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) 6-2, 6-2

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. C. Sundermeier/Marius Broek (NU) 8-5
2. Carlos Canudas/Tomas Menec (NU) def. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) 9-7
3. Christian Stolzec/Bastien Labarta (NU) def. Francisco Gomez/Matt Hill (FS) 8-0

The second-seeded Bulldogs won two of the three doubles flights and registered victories in all three completed singles matches to notch the win. FSU improved to 9-8 overall this campaign and won its fourth consecutive outing while GVSU fell to 16-9 on the year.

Ferris, which is presently ranked 34th in the latest (April 6) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, will face top-seeded Northwood Saturday (April 16) at 10 a.m. (EDT) in the league's title match.

Ferris has been edged by NU in the GLIAC Tournament finals five consecutive seasons (2000-04) to date since the Bulldogs claimed their last league crown in 1999.

Northwood, which is ranked 15th in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II national poll, reached the finals by registering 5-0 wins over Findlay and Mercyhurst on Friday. NU holds the top spot in the current Great Lakes Regional rankings while Ferris is second.

Ferris State 5, Grand Valley State 1

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) vs. Kyle Dehne (GV) unfinished
2. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Kyle Klinge (GV) 6-0, 6-2
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) vs. Adam Sandusky (GV) unfinished
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Nirun Raju (GV) 6-3, 6-1
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) vs. Scott Gregory (GV) unfinished
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Alex Switzer (GV) 6-3, 6-2

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Kyle Dehne/Adam Sandusky (GV) 8-5
2. Kyle Klinge/Scott Gregory (GV) def. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) 8-3
3. Francisco Gomez/Matt Hill (FS) def. Nirun Raju/Mike Bambini (GV) 8-4

The Bulldogs captured three quick victories in the doubles round and then sealed the win by taking the numbers one and five singles flights in straight-sets. Second-seeded FSU improved to 8-8 overall this campaign with its fourth-straight victory this season.

Ferris, which is presently ranked 34th in the latest (April 6) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, will face third-seeded Grand Valley State in Friday afternoon's 2 p.m. (EDT) semifinals. Both the first and third place matches will take place Saturday (April 16) at 10 a.m. (EDT).

Lake Superior State dropped to 5-8 overall this year with the loss against the region's second-ranked Bulldogs.

Ferris State 5, Lake Superior State 0

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) def. Ludovic Marmet-Demers (LS) 6-3, 6-1
2. Martin Hoch (FS) vs. Nicolas Cote-Simard (LS) unfinished
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) vs. Kyrstian Salwierz (LS) unfinished
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) vs. Geoff Markuson (LS) unfinished
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Matthew Earley (LS) 6-3, 6-2
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) vs. Patrik Kallin (LS) unfinished

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. L. Marmet-Demers/Kyrstian Salwierz (LS) 8-2
2. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Nicolas Cote-Simard/Geoff Markuson (LS) 8-2
3. Francisco Gomez/Matt Hill (FS) def. Patrik Kallin/Matthew Earley (LS) 8-0

FSU, which improved to 7-8 overall and 6-1 in league play this campaign, won five of the six singles flights by shutout scores of 6-0, 6-0. The lone exception came at the number five spot where Bulldog freshman Lewis DeGeneault beat Orry Kennedy 6-1, 6-1. In doubles play, the closest score was 8-2 at the number three flight.

Findlay dropped to 2-18 overall this season and remained winless in the GLIAC with an 0-6 mark this season. Ferris State is currently ranked second in the NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional poll and 27th in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings.

FSU will take part in the GLIAC Championships slated to be held Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, in Midland, Mich.

Ferris State 9, Findlay 0

Singles competition:
1. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Langston Ross (UF) 6-0, 6-0
2. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Jeremy Jackson (UF) 6-0, 6-0
3. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Matt Thomas (UF) 6-0, 6-0
4. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Michael Kantner (UF) 6-0, 6-0
5. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Orry Kennedy (UF) 6-1, 6-1
6. Michael Angarita (FS) def. A.J. Kissh (UF) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition:
1. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Langston Ross/Matt Thomas (UF) 8-1
2. Francisco Gomez/Matt Hill (FS) def. Michael Sarno/A.J. Kissh (UF) 8-0
3. Martin Hoch/Michael Angarita (FS) def. Jeremy Jackson/Michael Kantner (UF) 8-2

The Bulldogs, who improved to 6-8 overall and 5-1 in league play, entered the match as the region's second-ranked team and 27th overall in the nation. Mercyhurst dropped to 11-6 overall and 4-2 in the GLIAC. The Lakers are ranked fourth in the current NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Poll.

MC's lone win came at the number two singles spot where Mariano Fava defeated FSU senior Martin Hoch by a 6-4, 6-0 count.

The Bulldogs will host Findlay in their regular-season league finale Sunday, April 10, beginning at 10 a.m. (EDT).

Ferris State 8, Mercyhurst 1

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) def. John Nichols (MC) 6-1, 6-0
2. Mariano Fava (MC) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 6-4, 6-0
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Lee Michael Marnik (MC) 6-1, 6-4
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Jonathan Vadnal (MC) 6-4, 6-2
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Lucas Krasowski (MC) 6-1, 6-1
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Joe DeFazio (MC) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. John Nichols/Lee Michael Marnik (MC) 8-3
2. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Joe DeFazio/Lucas Krasowski (MC) 8-2
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Albert Veverka/Mariano Fava (MC) 8-6

The Bulldogs, who are ranked 27th in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, won the bottom five singles flights and the final two doubles spots in the win. FSU entered the match ranked second in the current NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Poll while WSU was third.

Wayne State managed to win both the number one singles and doubles matches. Ferris State improved to 5-8 overall and 4-1 in league action while the Warriors fell to 9-8 overall and 2-2 in GLIAC play this campaign.

Ferris State will host Mercyhurst Saturday, April 9, in a 10 a.m. (EDT) league match at FSU's Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich. The Bulldogs will then host Findlay in their regular-season league finale Sunday, April 10, beginning at 10 a.m. (EDT).

Ferris State 7, Wayne State 2

Singles competition:
1. Sebastien Foka (WS) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (5-0)
2. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Miguel Cobbs (WS) 7-6 (5-0), 4-6, 6-3
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Glauber Santos (WS) 6-1, 6-4
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Philip Tharakan (WS) 6-3, 6-4
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Adam Williams (WS) 6-3, 6-2
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Mike Frolov (WS) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles competition:
1. Sebastien Foka/Miguel Cobbs (WS) def. Martin Hoch/Jason Cole (FS) 8-6
2. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Glauber Santos/Philip Tharakan (WS) 8-3
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Adam Williams/Mike Frolov (WS) 8-2

The Bulldogs will next square off against Wayne State in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action Sunday (April 3) beginning at 2 p.m. (EDT). The match will be held at the Peachtree Tennis Club in Clinton Township, Mich. The club can be found at 37600 Little Mack Avenue in Clinton Township.

Northwood claimed two of three doubles flights and won both the top two and bottom two singles spots en route to the victory. The 27th-ranked Bulldogs managed to win the numbers three and four singles matches in addition to the top doubles flight, but it wasn't enough as FSU fell to 4-8 overall and 3-1 in league play this campaign. NU improved to 5-5 overall and remained unbeaten in conference action with a 2-0 mark this season.

FSU seniors Jason Cole and Martin Hoch, who are ranked 24th nationally, upset Northwood's 13th-ranked tandem of Marius Broek and Cristoph Sundermeier 8-6 at the number one doubles flight. Ferris also received an upset win in number three singles play as unranked senior Kyle Halberg beat 22nd-ranked Broek by a 6-3, 7-5 count.

The match was also an important regional one as the Timberwolves are ranked first in the regional poll with the Bulldogs listed second overall in the Great Lakes Region.

Ferris State returns home to host Aquinas in a non-conference match Wednesday, March 30, beginning at 2:30 p.m. (EST) in FSU's Racquet and Fitness Center at Big Rapids, Mich.

Northwood 6, Ferris State 3

Singles competition:
1. Christian Stolzec (NU) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-4, 7-6
2. Cristoph Sundermeier (NU) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 7-6, 6-3
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Marius Broek (NU) 6-3, 7-5
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Marcel Galik (NU) 1-6, 6-2, 6-3
5. Tomas Menec (NU) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-0, 6-4
6. Bastien Labarta (NU) def. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) 6-3, 6-4

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Marius Broek/C. Sundermeier (NU) 8-6
2. Carlos Canudas/Tomas Menec (NU) def. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) 8-5
3. Christian Stolzec/Bastien Labarta (NU) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 8-6

The Bulldogs dropped all six singles flights and lost two of the three doubles spots versus the Broncos. FSU's lone win came at number two doubles where senior Kyle Halberg and junior Mark Hammelman teamed up to beat WMU's Jose Orozco and Bryan Norville by an 8-6 count. However, the doubles round counted as only a single point in the team score per NCAA-I regulations thus Western Michigan was able to record the shutout victory.

FSU, which is ranked 27th in the latest (March 23) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, had won three-straight conference matches prior to Thursday's loss. Western Michigan improved to 12-5 overall this campaign while Ferris dropped to 4-7 overall with the loss.

The Bulldogs, who are currently 3-0 overall in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action, resume league play by visiting archrival Northwood Tuesday, March 29, for a 1:30 p.m. (EST) tilt in Midland, Mich.

Western Michigan 7, Ferris State 0

Singles competition:
1. Jose Orozco (WMICH) def. #45 Jason Cole (FS) 6-2, 6-3
2. Tommy Dennis (WMICH) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 6-4, 6-2
3. Brady Crosby (WMICH) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 7-5, 7-6
4. Alex Birchmeier (WMICH) def. Mark Hammelman (FS) 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-3)
5. Jeff French (WMICH) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-2, 6-1
6. Bryan Norville (WMICH) def. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) 6-1, 6-3

Doubles competition:
1. Brady Crosby/Tommy Dennis (WMICH) def. #24 Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) 8-4
2. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Jose Orozco/Bryan Norville (WMICH) 8-6
3. Jeff French/Tim Bradshaw (WMICH) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 8-3

The Bulldogs, who are ranked 28th in the latest (March 9) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings, swept the six singles flights after dropping two of the three doubles spots. FSU won all six singles matches in straight-sets.

FSU, which is presently listed second in the NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Rankings, beat the region's 10th-ranked Lakers to improve to 4-6 overall and 3-0 in league play this season. GVSU dropped to 9-5 overall and 1-1 in conference action this campaign with the loss. The match was originally scheduled to be played this Friday (March 25) but was moved up due to the Easter break.

Ferris will visit NCAA Division I Western Michigan Thursday, March 24, for a 3:30 p.m. (EST) non-league match in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Ferris State 7, Grand Valley State 2

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) def. Kyle Dehne (GV) 6-1, 6-0
2. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Adam Sandusky (GV) 6-2, 7-5
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Nirun Raju (GV) 6-4, 6-4
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Scott Gregory (GV) 6-4, 7-5
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Justin Sauerbrey (GV) 6-1, 6-2
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Alex Switzer (GV) 6-4, 7-6 (6-0)

Doubles competition:
1. Adam Sandusky/Kyle Dehne (GV) def. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) 8-5
2. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Alex Switzer/Scott Gregory (GV) 8-3
3. Nirun Raju/Justin Sauerbrey (GV) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 8-3

The Bulldogs, who are ranked 28th in the latest (March 9) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings, swept the doubles round and won the bottom four singles flights. LSSU dropped to 4-3 overall this season and 0-2 in conference play despite winning the top two singles spots.

FSU, which is presently listed second in the NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Rankings, played seven different individuals in the match. The Bulldogs picked up all four of their singles victories in straight-sets while the closest doubles score was 8-5. Ferris improved to 3-6 overall this season and 2-0 in the GLIAC with the victory over the region's sixth-ranked Lakers.

Ferris will visit NCAA Division I Western Michigan Thursday, March 24, for a 3:30 p.m. (EST) non-league match in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Bulldogs will then host Grand Valley State in their league home opener Friday, March 25, beginning at 3 p.m. (EST) in FSU's Racquet and Fitness Center at Big Rapids, Mich.

Ferris State 7, Lake Superior State 2

Singles competition:
1. Ludovic Marmet-Demers (LS) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-3, 7-6
2. Nicholas Cote-Simard (LS) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 7-6, 6-4
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Krystian Salwierz (LS) 6-1, 6-3
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Geoff Markuson (LS) 6-0, 6-0
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Matthew Early (LS) 6-2, 6-2
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Patrik Kallin (LS) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Ludovic Marmet-Demers/Krystian Salwierz (LS) 8-5
2. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Geoff Markuson/Nicholas Cote-Simard (LS) 8-3
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Matthew Early/Patrik Kallin (LS) 8-3

The Bulldogs, who are ranked 28th in the latest (March 9) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings, won all three doubles flights and captured the final five singles spots while improving to 2-6 overall this campaign and snapping a six-match losing skid. MTU fell to 7-3 overall this season with the setback.

FSU's lone loss came at the number one singles flight where senior Jason Cole fell to Chris Zellner 6-4, 7-6 (2). Cole entered the match ranked 45th nationally in singles play for the Bulldogs, who are presently listed second in the Great Lakes Regional poll.

Ferris continues league road play with a match Sunday, March 20, at Lake Superior State. Match time is set for 10 a.m. (EST) in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Ferris State 8, Michigan Tech 1

Singles competition:
1. Chris Zellner (MT) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-4, 7-6 (2-0)
2. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Sean Cafmeyer (MT) 6-3, 6-7 (0-5), 6-3
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Yassine Borhadi (MT) 6-3, 6-1
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Richard Halverson (MT) 6-2, 6-1
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Steve Musgrove (MT) 6-3, 6-2
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Taylor VanDusen (MT) 6-2, 6-0

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Chris Zellner/Steve Musgrove (MT) 8-0
2. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Sean Cafmeyer/Richard Halverson (MT) 8-2
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Taylor VanDusen/Yassine Borhadi (MT) 8-4

The Bulldogs will open Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) play Saturday, March 19, by visiting Michigan Tech. Match time is set for 10 a.m. (EST).

#7 Rollins (Fla.) 8, #28 Ferris State 1

Singles competition:
1. Matt Umbers (ROLLINS) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-3, 6-4
2. David Tafur (ROLLINS) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 6-2, 6-1
3. Jonathan Gomez (ROLLINS) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-2, 6-3
4. Jeffrey Birse (ROLLINS) def. Mark Hammelman (FS) 6-1, 6-1
5. Albin Hubscher (ROLLINS) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-3, 6-1
6. Miles Moriarty (ROLLINS) def. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition:
1. Matt Umbers/Jonathan Gomez (ROLLINS) def. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) 8-2
2. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) def. David Tafur/Jeffrey Birse (ROLLINS) 8-5
3. Michale Compton/Michael Schwartz (ROLLINS) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 8-4

The Tritons took an early lead despite drooping the number one doubles match. The Ferris State duo of seniors Jason Cole and Martin Hoch handed Sebastian Nediermayer and Nikola Vujovic their second doubles loss of the season 8-5. Eckerd's David Lopez and Sanjar Shodiev made up the difference by fighting off four tie breakers to claim the third doubles match 9-8 over FSU seniors Matt Hill and Francisco Gomez.

Freshman Elmar Koenig rallied after dropping the first set to claim the fourth singles match for Eckerd 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 over Ferris State junior Mark Hammelman. Niedermayer, Vujovic and Javier Romero all won singles matches to seal Eckerd's victory.

Ferris State, which is ranked 28th in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Poll, concludes its annual spring break trip with a visit to Rollins (Fla.) Friday (March 11) for a 1:30 p.m. (EST) tilt in Winter Park, Fla.

#18 Eckerd (Fla.) 6, #28 Ferris State 3

Singles competition:
1. Sebastia Niedermayer (ECKERD) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-3, 6-2
2. Javier Romero (ECKERD) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 6-4, 6-5
3. Nikola Vujovic (ECKERD) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 7-6, 6-1
4. Elmar Koenig (ECKERD) def. Mark Hammelman (FS) 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Byron Kidd (ECKERD) 1-6, 6-4, 6-2
6. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) def. Sanjar Shodiev (ECKERD) 6-3, 6-2

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Sebastia Niedermayer/Nikola Vujovic (ECKERD) 8-5
2. Javier Romero/Elmar Koenig (ECKERD) def. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) 8-6
3. David Lopez/Sanjar Shodiev (ECKERD) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 9-8 (4-0)

The Bulldogs' only win came at the number one doubles flight where seniors Jason Cole and Martin Hoch upset the nation's 15th-ranked tandem of Leonardo Gomes and German Escallon. However, UNF was able to capture five of the six singles spots in straight-sets en route to the victory.

Ferris State's current four-match losing stretch includes losses to three ranked teams and a NCAA Division I school in Stetson (Fla.). The Bulldogs continue their annual spring break trip to Florida by facing Eckerd (Fla.) Thursday, March 10, in a 2 p.m. (EST) match at St. Petersburg, Fla. FSU's final match of the trip is Friday, March 11, at Rollins (Fla.) with match time set for 1:30 p.m. (EST) in Winter Park, Fla.

#6 North Florida 8, #28 Ferris State 1

Singles competition:
1. Eduardo Pereira (NFLA) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-4, 6-2
2. Jose Terrera (NFLA) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 6-2, 6-1
3. German Escallon (NFLA) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-1, 6-3
4. Leonardo Gomes (NFLA) def. Mark Hammelman (FS) 6-0, 6-0
5. Elad Gabay (NFLA) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-2, 6-1
6. Damien DePolignac (NFLA) def. Lewis DeGeneault (FS) 2-6, 6-0, 10-4

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Leonardo Gomes/German Escallon (NFLA) 8-3
2. Jose Terrera/Damien DePolignac (NFLA) def. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) 8-4
3. Elad Gabay/Eduardo Pereira (NFLA) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 8-2

After falling behind 2-1 following the three doubles matches, the 21st-ranked Moccasins took five of the six singles matches. Ferris State is ranked 25th in the latest (Feb. 23) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II national rankings.

Gaston Verna, who's ranked 36th nationally in singles play, defeated 41st-ranked Bulldog senior Jason Cole 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 at the number one flight. In addition, 15th-ranked Milos Koprivica of Florida Southern topped FSU senior Kyle Halberg 6-3, 6-4 at the third singles spot.

The Bulldogs dropped to 1-3 overall this campaign despite winning two of the three doubles flights. FSU will square off against North Florida Wednesday (March 9) at 2 p.m. (EST) in Jacksonville, Fla.

#21 Florida Southern 6, #25 Ferris State 3

Singles competition:
1. #36 Gaston Verna (FLASOUTH) def. #41 Jason Cole (FS) 6-7, 6-3, 6-0
2. Joey Capetillo (FLASOUTH) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 6-2, 6-1
3. #15 Milos Koprivica (FLASOUTH) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-3, 6-4
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Kristin Utstrand (FLASOUTH) 1-6, 6-4, 7-5
5. John Leavitt (FLASOUTH) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-4, 6-1
6. Josh Berman (FLASOUTH) def. Michael Angarita (FS) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition:
1. Milos Koprivica/Joey Capetillo (FLASOUTH) def. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) 8-6
2. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Gaston Verna/Josh Berman (FLASOUTH) 8-4
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Kristin Utstrand/Dustin Dixon (FLASOUTH) 9-8

The Bulldogs, who are currently 1-2 overall this campaign, won two of the three doubles flights but dropped four of the six singles matches. The doubles round counted as a single point in the team score per NCAA-I regulations.

Senior Jason Cole and junior Mark Hammelman both picked up singles victories for Ferris State. Cole also teamed up with senior Martin Hoch to win the number one doubles flight while seniors Matt Hill and Francisco Gomez won at the third doubles spot.

FSU will visit Florida Southern Tuesday (March 8) for a 3 p.m. (EST) non-league match in Lakeland, Fla.

Stetson (Fla.) 4, #25 Ferris State 3

Singles competition:
1. Jason Cole (FS) def. Marcus Echtler (STETSON) 6-3, 7-6
2. Joey Jones (STETSON) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
3. Birger Soiland (STETSON) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-4, 7-6
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Mario Cayo (STETSON) 2-6, 7-6, 5-4, retired
5. Thomas Bross (STETSON) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 4-6, 7-6, 6-1
6. Trevor Bach (STETSON) def. Michael Angarita (FS) 6-3, 6-2

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Marcus Echtler/Birger Soiland (STETSON) 8-5
2. Thomas Bross/Joey Jones (STETSON) def. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) 8-6
3. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Mario Cayo/Taylor Dupre (STETSON) 9-7

The Bulldogs are ranked 25th in the latest (Feb. 23) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings while the Eagles entered the contest ranked 17th.

FGCU won five of the six singles sets in straight-sets while the closest doubles score was 9-7. The Bulldogs played seven different players in the contest.

Ferris State, which is currently 1-1 overall this campaign, resumes action Monday (March 7) with a 9 a.m. (EST) visit to Stetson (Fla.) for a match in Deland, Fla.

#17 Florida Gulf Coast 9, #25 Ferris State 0

Singles competition:
1. Richard Stempnowski (FGC) def. Jason Cole (FS) 6-4, 6-1
2. Jose Pastrello (FGC) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 7-6 (4-0)
3. Juan Osorio (FGC) def. Kyle Halberg (FS) 6-1, 6-3
4. Alberto Gutierrez (FGC) def. Mark Hammelman (FS) 4-6, 6-1, 10-4
5. Tim Offerman (FGC) def. Francisco Gomez (FS) 6-2, 6-3
6. Seth Fogelman (FGC) def. Michael Angarita (FS) 6-4, 6-4

Doubles competition:
1. Richard Stempnowski/Jose Pastrello (FGC) def. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) 8-5
2. Juan Osorio/Tim Offerman (FGC) def. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) 8-5
3. Alberto Gutierrez/Seth Fogelman (FGC) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 9-7

The Bulldogs are ranked 25th in the latest (Nov. 16) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings.

FSU won all six singles sets in straight-sets while the closest doubles score was 8-2. The Bulldogs played nine different players in the contest.

Ferris State, which is currently 1-0 overall this campaign, resumes regular-season action by taking its annual spring break trip to Florida for five matches March 7-11. FSU opens the trip at Stetson (Fla.) for a 9 a.m. (EST) match on Monday, March 7.

Ferris State 9, Kalamazoo Valley CC 0

Singles competition:
#1 - Jason Cole (FS) def. Brandon Stacey 6-0, 6-0
#2 - Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Victor Marchiori 6-1, 6-1
#3 - Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Paul Hoffman 6-0, 6-0
#4 - Michael Angarita (FS) def. Ryan Thompson 6-0, 6-0
#5 - Louis DeGeneault (FS) def. Brandon Hoisington 6-0, 6-0
#6 - Andrew Gunberg (FS) def. Kyle Warner 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition:
#1 - Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Stacey/Marchiori 8-2
#2 - Halberg/Hammelman (FS) def. Hoffman/Thompson 8-1
#3 - Francisco Gomez/Matt Hill (FS) def. Hoisington/Warner 8-1

The Bulldogs, who are currently 1-0 overall this campaign, claimed four of the six singles flights and won two of the three doubles matches. The doubles round counted as one point in the final team score per NCAA Division I regulations. The Rockets fell to 4-6 overall this season after previously scoring a 5-2 home victory over Cleveland State (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon.

FSU, which previously beat Grand Rapids Community College 9-0 in exhibition action last Monday (Feb. 14) at Big Rapids, received victories from seniors Jason Cole, Kyle Halberg and Franciso Gomez in singles play along with junior Mark Hammelman. Ferris also claimed the top two doubles flights.

The Bulldogs are ranked 25th in the latest (Nov. 16) Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Rankings. Fifth-year FSU women's tennis head coach Dave Ramos is currently guiding the Bulldogs this spring following the resignation of former head coach Kevin Brandalik in January.

FSU will host Kalamazoo Valley Community College in exhibition play Friday, Feb. 25, beginning at 2 p.m. (EST) in Ferris' Racquet and Fitness Center at Big Rapids, Mich.

Ferris State 5, Toledo (Ohio) 2

Singles competition:
1. Tony Tran (TOLEDO) def. Martin Hoch (FS) 7-6, 6-7, 10-4
2. Jason Cole (FS) def. Josh Moran (TOLEDO) 7-6, 4-6, 14-12
3. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Chris Clark (TOLEDO) 6-3, 6-4
4. Travis Curran (TOLEDO) def. Michael Angarita (FS) 6-2, 6-2
5. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Brian Rager (TOLEDO) 7-5, 6-2
6. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Erik Petersson (TOLEDO) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition:
1. Kyle Halberg/Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Brian Rager/Josh Moran (TOLEDO) 8-4
2. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Tony Tran/Chris Clark (TOLEDO) 8-4
3. Travis Curran/Erik Petersson (TOLEDO) def. Matt Hill/Francisco Gomez (FS) 8-4

The Bulldogs won the top five singles flights in straight-sets while the closest doubles score was 8-1. Seven different FSU players saw action in the victory.

Ferris State will visit Toledo (Ohio) this Saturday, Feb. 19, for a 7 p.m. (EST) non-league match in Toledo, Ohio. The contest represents FSU's first official dual match of the 2004-05 season.

Ferris State 9, Grand Rapids CC 0

Singles competition:
1. Martin Hoch (FS) def. Javier Sanchez (GRCC) 6-3, 6-1
2. Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Brent DeBack (GRCC) 6-1, 6-0
3. Michael Angarita (FS) def. Cort Kleinheksel (GRCC) 6-3, 6-0
4. Mark Hammelman (FS) def. Kai Heeringa (GRCC) 6-1, 6-0
5. Francisco Gomez (FS) def. Scott Grams (GRCC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Andrew Gunberg (FS) def. Tim Clark (GRCC) 3-6, 6-3, 10-7

Doubles competition:
1. Jason Cole/Martin Hoch (FS) def. Javier Sanchez/Cort Kleinheksel (GRCC) 8-0
2. Mark Hammelman/Kyle Halberg (FS) def. Kai Heeringa/Scott Grams (GRCC) 8-1
3. Francisco Gomez/Michael Angarita (FS) def. Tim Clark/Brent DeBack (GRCC) 8-1

The top-seeded singles player in the draw, Cole fell to third-seeded and eventual champion Joe Epkey of Southern Indiana in Sunday's semifinals by a 6-4, 6-0 score. The 6-3 Cole was the only Bulldog player to reach Sunday's final day of competition.

The winner of Sunday's singles and doubles titles advanced to the ITA National Small College Championships set for Oct. 15-17 in Fort Myers, Fla.

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The top-seeded singles player in the draw, Cole will face third-seeded Joe Epkey of Southern Indiana in Sunday's (Sept. 26) semifinals. The 6-3 Cole is the only Bulldog player left in the single-elimination competition following day two action at both the Midland Community Tennis Center and the Gerstacker Tennis Courts at Northwood University.

On Saturday, Bulldog seniors Francisco Gomez and Kyle Halberg both fell in quarterfinal round action while junior Mark Hammelman was eliminated in round three. In doubles action, the Ferris tandems of second-seeded Halberg and Hammelman along with the fourth-seeded duo of Cole and senior Martin Hoch fell in quarterfinal-round play.

The winner of Sunday's singles and doubles competitions will advance to the ITA National Small College Championships set for Oct. 15-17 in Fort Myers, Fla.

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Seniors Jason Cole, Francisco Gomez and Kyle Halberg along with junior Mark Hammelman all reached the third round of singles action with victories in Friday's second round. In doubles action, FSU's second-seeded tandem of Halberg and Hammelman moved into Saturday's (Sept. 25) quarterfinals as did the fourth-seeded duo of senior Martin Hoch and Cole.

Action in the single-elimination tournament continues Saturday with both two additional rounds of singles and doubles play. Matches are being held at both the Midland Community Tennis Center and the Gerstacker Tennis Courts at Northwood University.

Cole is seeded first overall in the singles draw.

The winner of Sunday's singles and doubles competitions will advance to the ITA National Small College Championships set for Oct. 15-17 in Fort Myers, Fla.

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In Saturday's final rounds of the four-team single-elimination individual competition, the Bulldogs managed to win all three singles finals and claimed the doubles crown.

The "Maroon" division top flight was won by FSU senior Martin Hoch who posted a 6-4, 6-2 win over Michigan Tech's Chris Zellner in the title match.

Senior Kyle Halberg won the "Gold" division second flight with a 6-3, 6-3 triumph over teammate and Bulldog junior Mark Hammelman.

The third division "Red" flight was won by FSU senior Francisco Gomez. He beat Ferris freshman Lewis DeGeneault 6-3, 7-5 in the final match.

Halberg and Hammelman also teamed up to win the doubles division with a 9-8 (6) win over Lake Superior State's Ludovic Marmet-Demers and Justin LaFlamme.

In addition to FSU, MTU, and Lake Superior State, student athletes from Grand Valley State also competed.

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Senior Martin Hoch advanced to Saturday's (Sept. 18) "Maroon" division singles final against Michigan Tech's Chris Zellner with a pair of wins Friday.

In the "Gold" division second flight, FSU senior Kyle Halberg and junior Mark Hammelman will square off against each other in Saturday's final.

Three Bulldog players reached Saturday's semifinals in the "Red" third flight division. Senior Francisco Gomez is slated to face FSU junior David Porter while Bulldog freshman Lewis DeGeneault will meet Grand Valley State's David Grow on Saturday.

Hammelman and Halberg also advanced to the semifinal round of doubles play and will battle GVSU's Nirun Raju and Justin Sauerbrey for the right to reach the finals.

Participating teams in the single-elimination individual competition include Ferris, Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech and Lake Superior State.

Saturday's action begins at 8:15 a.m. (EDT). The event is sponsored by Midwest Press, Chemical Bank and the Best Western of Big Rapids.

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