INDIANAPOLIS -- Playing arguably their best tennis of the early season, the IUPUI men's tennis team defeated visiting Youngstown State, 6-1, Saturday evening at the Indianapolis Tennis Center.

IUPUI moved Gabriel Garcia back to the No. 1 singles slot, and he responded favorably, defeating Youngstown State's Scott Kathary, 6-4, 7-6 (5).  Garcia also teamed with Gregory Sosa to win their No. 1 doubles match 9-8 (4).

Sosa also won at No. 2 singles in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3.  Jorge Yunes, Blake Powers and Josh Kutch all won their singles matches to clinch the victory for the Jaguars.

Prior to singles play, the Jags picked up a crucial doubles point with Yunes and #E.J. Dechow# combining for an 8-3 win at No. 2 doubles, assuring IUPUI of an early 1-0 lead.

IUPUI will back in action tomorrow, Feb. 17, when they host Bradley University.

Results
IUPUI 6, Youngstown State 1
Feb. 16, 2008 | Indianapolis, Ind.

Singles
1.  Gabriel Garcia (IUPUI) def. Scott Kathary (YSU) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
2.  Gregory Sosa (IUPUI) def. Ryan Trapp (YSU) 6-2, 6-3
3.  Diego Cerzosimo (YSU) def. E.J. Dechow (YSU) 6-3, 6-2
4.  Jorge Yunes (IUPUI) def. Maurice Rucker (YSU) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
5.  Blake Powers (IUPUI) def. Chris Leson (YSU) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
6.  Josh Kutch (IUPUI) def. Zach Landgraf (YSU) 6-1, 6-2

Doubles
1.  Garcia/Sosa (IUPUI) def. Kathary/Trapp (YSU) 9-8 (7-4)
2.  Yunes/Dechow (IUPUI) def. Cerzosimo/Leson (YSU) 8-3
3.  Rucker/Landgraf (YS) def. Powers/Jesus Diaz (IUPUI) 8-5