Baltimore, Md. -- The Loyola Greyhounds defeated the Patriots in women's tennis today at the
Loyola got on the board first with a sweep in doubles action followed with a win at No. 2 singles.
Mason's
Emily Wirt defeated Tracy, 6-3, 6-3, at the top singles spot to earn the Patriots first point.
After Loyola made it 3-1 with a win at No. 4 singles, Mason's
Cenan Liu defeated Tankimovich, 7-5, 6-2 at No. 3 singles to cut the lead to 3-2. The freshman has won three consecutive matches.
The Greyhounds clinch the match with a win at No. 4 singles.
The Patriots will celebrate its Senior Day tomorrow at 10:45 am prior to the home match against Howard at 11 am.
George Mason 2, Loyola (Md) 4
Doubles
1.
Richiez/Manwiller (Loy) def.
Jenin Alasadi /
Emily Wirt (GMU), 6-2
2.
Tracey/Tankimovich (Loy) def.
Cenan Liu/
Dana Edson (GMU), 6-3
3.
Assael/Shivkamar (Loy) def. Splett/ Faur (GMU), 6-4
Order of Finish: 1,2,3
Singles
1.
Emily Wirt (GMU) def. Tracy, 6-3, 6-3
2. Richiez (Loy) def.
Ruju Chauhan (GMU), 6-3, 6-0
3.
Cenan Liu (GMU) def. Tankimovich (Loy), 7-5, 6-2
4. Manwiller (Loy) def.
Maitree Diksha Rout (GMU), 6-4, 6-1
5. Rico def.
Lauren Splett (GMU), 6-2, 6-1
6.
Dana Edson v. Shivumar (Loy), 6-3, 2-6, 3-1 (UF)
Order of Finish: 2, 1, 4, 3, 5