ORLANDO, Fla. -- Franklin & Marshall men's tennis snagged two points in doubles, then cruised to victories at #2, #5, and #6 singles for a 5-4 win over Rhodes in non-conference action in Florida.

The pairings of Adrian Charchalis/Isaac Rockower at #1 doubles and Justin Pace/Tristan Steffe at #2 doubles grabbed hard fought 8-6 victories for an early 2-1 lead.

Justin Pace, Pedro Norte, and Anthony Casale made quick work of their opponents in singles to solidify the victory for the Diplomats. The trio dropped just four games across their three matches to clinch the 5-4 win.

F&M now tangles with St. Lawrence tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m., continuing its Florida trip bright and early on Tuesday.

Doubles

1. Adrian Charchalis/Isaac Rockower (F&M) def. Daniel Trudell/David Phillips (R) 8-6
2. Justin Pace/Tristan Steffe (F&M) def. Ryan Crump/Gabe Williams (R) 8-6
3. Justin Bobo/Owen Kohler (R) def. Pedro Norte/Anthony Casale (F&M)

Singles

1. Daniel Trudell (R) def. Andrian Charchalis (F&M) 6-1, 6-4
2. Justin Pace (F&M) def. Justin Bobo (R) 6-1, 6-0
3. Gabe Williams (R) def. Tristan Steffe (F&M) 3-6, 6-4, 10-7
4. David Phillips (R) def. Isaac Rockower (F&M) 6-4, 6-3
5. Pedro Norte (F&M) def. Owen Kohler (R) 6-1, 6-1
6. Anthony Casale (F&M) def. Ryan Crump (R) 6-1, 6-0