The new duo of co-captain Mike Passarella and sophomore Andrew Styperek began the doubles sweep with an 8-2 win at No. 3.

The Crimson's No. 1 pair of sophomore James Blake and co-captain Kunj Majmudar, currently ranked No. 2 in the country by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, next defeated the Lions' top team, 8-3. Blake and Majmudar are the only pair that has played together the entire season.

At No. 2, the second new pairing of junior Joe Green and sophomore Scott Clark began sluggishly, dropping three straight breaks to fall behind 1-6. Only two games from defeat, Green and Passarella found their focus and rattled off seven straight games to win 8-6 and complete the sweep.

"Green and Clark have had a couple of excellent outings," Mandeau said. "It does take some time to get together as a combination, but they look very good as of now."

The Crimson continued to dominate in the singles portion of the dual meet.

Having lost to the Lions' top singles player, Steve Millerman, in last year's meeting at Columbia, Blake was looking to get even and wasted little time doing so. Blake, who is ranked No. 1 in the country by the ITA, disposed of Millerman 6-2, 6-3 and found a seat to watch his teammates.

The No.2 and No.3 spots went the same way. Doran recorded a win at No.2 , 6-1, 6-3. No. 3 Majmudar also won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

Sophomore Scott Clark registered the final Crimson victory of the day in a long three setter. He prevailed in a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 decision.