Men's Tennis: Johnson & Wales Defeats Norwich, 7-2

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Norwich University tennis team saw its season come to an end on Thursday afternoon as the Cadets dropped a 7-2 decision to Johnson & Wales in a GNAC Tournament semifinal match.

The fourth-seeded Cadets, who lost their final four matches of the season, conclude their 2008 slate with a 6-6 overall record. Top-seeded Johnson & Wales improves to 10-1 on the year, and the Wildcats advance to the GNAC Tournament championship match.

Peter Hooper had a hand in both of Norwich's points, as the junior won 7-6, 6-2 at No. 1 singles. Hooper also teamed with Travis Tyler to take an 8-2 verdict at No. 1 doubles.

Hooper, who was voted GNAC "Player of the Year" after an impressive first season at NU, completed his season with a perfect 12-0 singles record, competing exclusively at No. 1 singles. The Spartanburg, S.C., product also went 11-1 this year at first doubles.

Johnson & Wales won the other five singles matches, and the Wildcats took the remaining two doubles contests to secure the victory.

Johnson & Wales 7, Norwich 2

Singles

1. Peter Hooper (NU) def. Stu Fodiman 7-6(8-6), 6-2

2. Tit Hudarin (JWU) def. Matt Sanford 6-1, 6-1

3. John Bauernfeind (JWU) def. Chris Pashley 6-2, 6-3

4. Henrik Arnbert (JWU) def. Travis Tyler 7-5, 6-3

5. Roshan Thaker (JWU) def. Garrett Washburn 7-6(9-7), 6-1

6. Devin Kitterick (JWU) def. Katie Brammer 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

1. Hooper/Tyler (NU) def. Fodiman/Bauernfeind 8-2

2. Hudarin/Arnbert (JWU) def. Sanford/Pashley 8-0