MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (May 10, 2013) – The Drew University men's tennis team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 5-2 win over Farmingdale St. (12-2) this afternoon. The Rangers will take on regional host, Middlebury tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
 
The Rangers fell behind 2-1 after doubles play with their only win coming at the number one position. The duo of Raul Smego (Ponce, Puerto Rico/Academia Cristo Rey) and Djedjy Hill (Haiti/Rancocas Valley) won 8-4 over Justin Vijungco and Justin Musalo. The win was the 63^rd doubles win of Smego's career, tying the school record held by former teammate Matt Brisotti.
 
The Rangers were dominant in singles play and clinched their 12^th victory of the season.  Drew closed the match out by recording four, straight-set wins in singles.
 
Freshman Hunter Lathrop (South Londonderry, Vt./Stratton Mountain School) defeated Musalo, 6-2, 6-2 in number two doubles. Hill and freshman Adam Clark (Fremont, Calif./John F. Kennedy) won their matches at the three and five positions respectively to put the Rangers up 4-2.
 
Smego clinched the match with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Vijugco in number one singles.
 
The Rangers advance to the second round for the second-straight season and will take on host, Middlebury College at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.