The Mason women's tennis team came up on the short end of the 6-1 score with the Delaware Blue Hens. Both teams battled the windy conditions at the Mason Tennis Courts.
Delaware jumped out to a 1-0 lead after sweeping doubles play. The Blue Hens didn't have any trouble at #1 doubles, but the #2 and #3 matches played to a 8-6 score.
The Patriots earned their point in the last match to finish at #6 singles. Mason's
Esu Erdenebat returned to her first action since injuring her ankle on Feb. 8th, defeating Kim Milla in three sets 6-2, 3-6, 10-6.
Mason will be back on the home court tomorrow against Mount St. Mary's at Noon.
Saturday April 5 at George Mason
Mason 1, Delaware 6
Doubles
1. Safron/Lai (D) def. Delaney/Pilkington (Mason) 8-1
2. Heim/Milla (D) def. Boers/Saygi (Mason) 8-6
3. Jonjic/Harrington (D) def. Lacy-Thompson/Erdenebat (Mason) 8-6
Singles
1. Danea Jonjic (D) def.
Brittany Pilkington (Mason) 6-2, 6-2
2. Dorothy Safron (D) def.
Ashley Delaney (Mason) 6-3, 6-3
3. Carmen Lai (D) def. Marijke Boers (Mason) 6-3, 6-3
6.
Esu Erdenebat (Mason) def. Kim Milla (D) 6-2, 3-6, 10-6
Order of finish:
Doubles: 1, 2, 3
Singles: 1, 4, 2, 3, 5, 6
