Fairfax, Va. -- In a match that went more than five hours, including a delay for weather, the outcome wasn't determined until the final match. In the end, the Bonnies prevailed 4-3 against Mason at the George Mason Tennis Complex.

"This was a tough 4-3 loss," said Head Coach Steve Curtis. "We came out a little flat and we're not able to overcome the Bonnies. We will rebound for tomorrow's match versus Dayton."

St. Bonaventure began strong winning the doubles point, which proved the difference in the final score. The teams split the singles points.

Top singles player Paige La defeated the Bonnies Jansson, 6-3, 7-5.

Emily Wirt easily won her match at No. 3 singles, 6-2, 6-4. Ashley Fitz-Patrick earned the third Patriots point with a three-set, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win.

The Patriots will get back to action on Sunday hosting the Dayton Flyers at the George Mason Tennis Complex at 10 a.m.

Match Results
 
Doubles 
1. Venter/Gubanova (SBU) def. Paige La/Taylor Garcia (Mason), 6-4
2. Emily Wirt/Jenin Alasadi (GMU) def. Haley/Jansen (SBU), 6-1
3. Bote/Barnes (SBU) def. Jackie Nannery/Lauren Splett (Mason), 6-1

Singles 
1. Paige La (Mason) def. Jansson (SBU) 6-3, 7-5
2. Gubanova (SBU) def. Taylor Garcia (Mason), 6-4, 6-3 
3. Emily Wirt (Mason) def. Haley (SBU) 6-2, 6-4
4. Venter (SBU) def. Jackie Nannery (Mason), 6-0, 5-7, 6-3
5. Bote (SBU) def. Lauren Splett (Mason) 4-6, 7-5, 6-1
6. Ashley Fitz-Patrick (Mason) def. Barnes (SBU) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2