George Mason University Athletics

Two Patriots Advance to Main Draw then Fall to Top Seeds at ITA Atlantic Regionals

Tennis Extends Winning Streak to Four

George Mason Athletics Men's Tennis 4/5/2014 9:26:00 PM

The Patriots defeated Delaware 5-2 at the Mason Tennis Center to win their fourth match in a row. The Patriots improve to 10-6, 2-1 in the A-10.

Mason took the doubles point with wins at number two and number three doubles. Senior Taylor Sargent and Sophomore Tanner Baine beat Evan Andrews and Zack Niklaus 8-5 at two doubles, and Seniors Jimmy Davis and Chris Borden claimed an 8-2 win over Alex Sweet and Mike Furr.

In singles Freshman Jimmy Lange beat the Blue Hen's Evan Andrews 6-2, 6-0 at the three position. Sophomore Aaron Capitel edged Mike Furr in a three set match 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 at four singles. Junior Nick Barker gave Mason the win beating Delaware's Alex Sweet 6-2, 6-1 at five singles. The patriots captured the number two sinlges as well, with Senior Jimmy Davis coming back from losing the first set to defeat Adam Lawton 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

"This was a hard fought win for the team" said coach Quam." We had two matches go to three sets. Jimmy Davis really struggled in the first set, but he fought back, and was able to win in three, and Aaron Capitel adjusted his game by changing up the pace in the third set of his match. The change drew errors from his opponent, and he went on to win."

The team next plays Mount Saint Mary's on Sunday April 6, 1:30 pm at the Mason Tennis Center.

DOUBLES

1. Troy Beneck/Adam Lawton (UD) def. Jimmy Lange/Joe Hill (Mason), 8-6

2. Taylor Sargent/Tanner Baine (Mason) def. Zack Niklaus/Evan Andrews (UD), 8-5

3. Jimmy Davis/Chris Borden (Mason) def. Mike Furr/Alex Sweet (UD), 8-2

SINGLES

1. Troy Beneck (UD) def. Joe Hill (Mason), 6-2, 7-5

2. Jimmy Davis (Mason) def. Adam Lawton (UD), 3-6, 7-5, 6-3

3. Jimmy Lange (Mason) def. Evan Andrews (UD), 6-0, 6-1

4. Aaron Capitel (Mason) def. Mike Furr (UD), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4

5. Nick Barker (Mason) def. Alex Sweet (UD), 6-2, 6-1

6. Tim Puterio (UD) def. Tanner Baine (Mason), 6-4, 6-2