Feb. 11, 2007

Fredericksburg Va. - George Mason's women's tennis team continued its struggles on Sunday falling to 2-5, as they were defeated by Division III powerhouse, Mary Washington. The Eagles, ranked 17th in Division III were victorious by a score of 7-0.

Maricel Ballester was the strongest competitor in singles play for Mason as she lost in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, to Stephanie Kurti at the No. 1 position. Alexandria LaCoste and Julia Moscato played tough matches at the No. 2 and 3 positions respectively. All three doubles matches ended in the same score, 8-2, in favor of Mary Washington.

The women's tennis team will continue to battle through the most difficult part of their schedule as they travel to George Washington next weekend.

Doubles
1) Maricel Ballester & Alex LaCoste  lost 2-8 to
Katie Miglin/Natalie Fugate
2) Julie Moscato & Alicia Van Zandt  lost 2-8 to
Rebecca Morse-Karzen/Stephanie Kurti
3) Meredith Cutchin & Claudia Antezano lost 2-8 to
Amy Sheets/Pricilla Jamison
Singles
1) Ballester lost 6-4, 2-6, 4-6 to Kurti
2) LaCoste lost 4-6, 1-6 to Morse-Karzen
3) Moscato lost 3-6, 2-6 to Miglin
4) Cutchin lost 0-6, 0-6 to Fugate
5) Van Zandt lost 1-6, 2-6 to Sheetz
6) Antezano lost 1-6, 1-6 to Kate Malpeli