March 30, 2006

Washington, D.C.--George Mason University's women's tennis team dropped a close 4-3 decision to American University Thursday evening on the Eagles home court. With this loss, Mason now stands at 6-7 on the year.

The Patriots won all three double matches and went ahead, 3-2, but lost two third set tiebreakers to decide the match.

"I was disappointed in our performance as a team," said head coach Stephen Curtis. "We had some strong individuals, but we are not strong as a team yet. We still have a lot to learn."

The Patriots will return to action when they host Howard on Mar. 31 at 3 p.m.

American 4, Mason 3
Doubles:
#1 Fusea/Ballester (Mason) def. Collarusso/DelaCanal (AU): 8-6
#2 Dektas/Moscato (Mason) def. Hollinger/Klingman (AU): 8-2
#3 Van Zandt/Wooten  (Mason) def. Harrison/Schmidt (AU): 8-3
Singles:
#1 Andreea Fusea (Mason) lost to Julia Colarusso (AU):5-7, 6-4, 6-10
#2 Maricel Ballester (Mason) lost to Malvina DelaCanal (AU): 6-4, 6-1
#3 Jenn Dektas (Mason) def. Ali Harrison (AU): 6-0, 6-2
#4 Julia Moscato (Mason) def. Merrisa Hollinger (AU): 6-2, 6-4
#5 Van Zandt (Mason) lost to Brandi Kligman (AU):3-6, 4-6
#6 Claudia Antezano (Mason) lost to Alison Schmidt (AU): 6-2, 1-6, 6-10