BRIDGEWATER, VA (April 23, 2009)–Hampden-Sydney finished the year strong with a convincing 5-1 victory over ODAC foe Bridgewater College. With the win, the Tigers locked up the second seed in the upcoming ODAC tournament, hosted by Washington & Lee University. The Generals, are not only hosting, but they are also the regular season champions and will go into the tournament with the top seed.

The Tigers played a shortened match against the Eagles because they played to decision; the first to five wins won the match, and Hampden-Sydney did so in six events. Though they dropped the No. 1 doubles, the Tigers took the two other doubles matches and all three singles matches.

With the win the Tigers improve to 10-5 on the year and 8-1 in the ODAC.

The Tigers return to action on Friday, April 24 as they will face the seventh seeded Lynchburg in Lexington, VA.

Singles
1. William Moss (HSC) def. Brian Remsch (BC) 6-1, 6-2
2. Kevin Calhoun (HSC) def. Teddy Callow (BC) 6-2, 6-1
3. Philip Parrish (HSC) def. Brad DeWitt (BC) 6-3, 6-0

Doubles
1. Brian Remsch/Ryan Radke (BC) def. William Moss/Rich Pugh (HSC) 8-6
2. Shad Harrell/Kevin Calhoun (HSC) def. Chris Radke/Brad DeWitt (BC) 8-2
3. Tal Covington/Philip Parrish (HSC) def. Teddy Callow/Andrew Thornton (BC) 8-4