Feb. 8, 2009

The University of Mary Washington men's tennis team, ranked 10th in the nation in NCAA Division III, defeated George Mason, 5-2, on Saturday at the UMW indoor tennis center. The Patriots fall to 0-3 on the spring season.

The Patriots got off to a quick start winning the top two singles spots. Senior Brian Fitzgerald defeated his opponent, 7-6, 6-3 at the No. 1 singles position and freshman Jorge Osuna won his match in three sets at No. 2 singles.

In doubles action, the Eagles received the point after winning the No. 2 and No. 3 matches. Mason's top doubles team of Fitzgerald and senior Dan Schneider defeated Mary Washington's top team of Randy Loden and Kaz Murata, 9-7.

February 7, 2009 at Fredericksburg, Va.
Singles competition
1. Brian Fitzgerald (GMU) def. Randy Loden (UMW) 7-6, 6-3
2. Jorge Osuna (GMU) def. Riley Baver (UMW) 5-7, 7-5, 10-7
3. Bryce Parrish (UMW) def. Dan Schneider (GMU) 4-0, retired
4. Andrew Frisk (UMW) def. Jordan Lipstock (GMU) 7-6, 7-5
5. Evan Goff (UMW) def. Arjun Sanghvi (GMU) 6-0, 6-1
6. Kaz Murata (UMW) def. Imran Nayeem (GMU) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Brian Fitzgerald/Dan Schneider (GMU) def. Randy Loden/Kaz Murata (UMW) 9-7
2. John James/Jason Dunn (UMW) def. Jorge Osuna/Jordan Lipstock (GMU) 8-3
3. Evan Goff/Bryce Parrish (UMW) def. Arjun Sanghvi/Imran Nayeem (GMU) 8-2