The IU men's tennis tournament finished its three-game trip to Florida with victories over Central Florida and Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday.

After losing all three doubles matches against Central Florida, No. 47 the Hoosiers (9-3) took over and won five straight points in singles play for a 5-2 victory.

Fairleigh Dickinson wasn't nearly as difficult.

IU rolled over the Knights 7-0 and was never really tested. Junior Santiago Gruter got the match off in singles play, giving younger players the chance to step up and prove they deserve a spot in the lineup.

They didn't disappoint.

Freshman Josh MacTaggart made quick work of Sven Sjoerds at No. 2 singles, winning 6-3, 6-0. Sophomore Will Kendall was also huge for the Hoosiers, dismantling Mark Hemy at No. 5 singles 6-0, 6-0.

The Hoosiers are off until March 26 when they open the Big Ten season against Wisconsin.

For all things IU tennis, stay tuned to the "Hoosier Hype" blog and www.idsnews.com.

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