Feb. 8, 2009

Fairfax, Va. - The George Mason women's tennis team had a successful road trip this weekend, bringing two wins back to Fairfax. On Saturday the Lady Patriots traveled to Altoona, Pa. where they defeated St. Francis 7-0. They had another strong showing on Sunday by defeating Robert Morris by the same 7-0 score.

"I was pleased with our play this weekend. During these matches we showed great focus both as a team and as individuals," stated Coach Curtis. Seven players earned singles victories over the two matches. Lindsay Grey, Brooke Blackwell, Meredith Cutchin, Alicia Van Zandt and Aryn Christman battled to two singles victories. Laura-Marie Blisk and Sarah Dieffenbach each garnered a win at the No. 4 spot.

The team moves to 4-4 in the young season. The Lady Netters are back in action on February 21 as they travel to Mary Washington before hosting Pittsburgh on the 22nd at Montclair Country Club.

Box Scores
Saturday: Mason 7, St. Francis (PA) 0
Doubles
1. Gray/Cutchin defeated Rivera/Ball  8-3
2. Blackwell/Van Zandt defeated Zalewski/Ranchod 8-2
3. Blisk/Dieffenbach defeated Sarver/Juliana Gustafson 8-2
Singles
1. Lindsay Gray defeated Steph Riviera 6-0, 6-1
2. Brooke Blackwell defeated Abby Ball 6-2, 6-2
3. Meredith Cutchin defeated Devyn Sarver 6-3, 6-3
4. Laura-Marie Blisk defeated Ashley Zalewski 6-1, 6-1
5. Alicia Van Zandt defeated Maya Ranchod 6-4, 7-5
6. Aryn Christman defeated Brianna Mapes 6-1, 6-2
Sunday: Mason 7, Robert Morris 0
Doubles
1. Gray/Cutchin defeated Delorie/Shaw 8-1
2. Blackwell/Van Zandt defeated Rudneva/Olasson 8-1
3. Blisk/Dieffenbach defeated Meier/Dalphon 8-0
Singles
1. Lindsay Gray defeated Kali Delorie 6-0, 6-0
2. Brooke Blackwell defeated Libby Shaw 6-0, 6-1
3. Meredith Cutchin defeated Maria Olasson 6-0, 6-1
4. Sarah Dieffenbach defeated Katerina Rudneva 6-0, 6-0
5. Alicia Van Zandt defeated Suzi Meier 6-0, 6-0
6. Aryn Christman defeated Gwen Dalphon 6-1, 6-1