The University of Hawai`i Warrior tennis team (8-6) earned themselves another victory in sweeping fashion as they blanked Navy, 6-0, at the UH Tennis Complex Friday.

The Hawai`i attack was lead by junior Malino Oda, who was the first to close his match against Chris McGrath in the No. 3 position, 6-0, 6-2. In the last week of competition the junior is on a roll, winning four of his five singles matches and all three of his doubles matches paired with senior Lincoln Leeder.

Leeder was caught in a battle with Navy’s Joe Weisberger, coming from behind after losing the first set 4-6. Leeder would prevail with his tough serving, taking the second set, 6-1, and the tie-breaker, 11-9.

Hawai`i’s Justin Menolascino would also have to take the match to a tie-breaker after winning the first set 6-2 and falling in the second, 5-7. The Warrior would battle in the third but come out on top, 10-6.

Junior Regie Moralejo would out maneuver Navy’s Cameron Lickle with strategically placed shots that would leave Lickle frustrated. Moralejo would win the match in two sets, 6-3, 6-2.

Also having a strong showing was Francisco Brignole and Jorge Gonzalez. Brignole closed his match, 6-2, 6-2, but Gonzalez would do one better, 6-1, 6-2.

Next up for the Warriors is a doubleheader with Wisconsin-Green Bay and Idaho March 18 at the UH Tennis Complex. Matches are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively.



Hawai`i def. Navy, 6-0

Singles
Regie Moralejo (UH) def. Cameron Lickle, 6-3, 6-2
Justin Menolascino (UH) def. Davy Lee, 6-2, 5-7, 10-6
Malino Oda (UH) def. Chris McGrath, 6-0, 6-2
Francisco Brignole (UH) def. Todd Thurston, 6-2, 6-2
Jorge Gonzalez (UH) def. Philip Voulgaris, 6-1, 6-2
Lincoln Leeder (UH) def. Joe Weisberger, 4-6, 6-1, 11-9



Three And Counting:
Head coach Jim Schwitters is three wins away from reaching his 800th Warrior victory. Schwitters currently boasts 1,255 victories (men and women) in his 36 years at UH. The Warriors hope to capture Schwitters’ victory in the remaining games at home.