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 Junior Mustafa Genscoy took his match as the #1 seed 6-2, 6-1. |
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GW Men's Tennis Defeats James Madison in Home Opener
Jan. 29, 2007
McLEAN, VA -The George Washington Men's Tennis team made their 2007 home debut on Friday when they hosted James Madison, downing the Dukes by a final score of 5-2. For the Colonials, it was their first victory of the young season.
GW took five of the six singles matches on the day, including a 6-2, 6-1 win by number-one seed Mustafa Genscoy. Junior Mark Doumba, the four seed, earned his victory in dramatic fashion, 3-6, 7-6(7-2), 6-3.
JMU claimed the double's point by winning all three of the matches. The number-two seeded duo of freshman Ryan Hunter and Genscoy made it tough, extending their contest to a tiebreaker before falling 8-9(4-7).
George Washington will play another home match this Friday, Feb. 2, at 12:00 pm. The Colonials will host the Bison of Howard at the Regency Sport & Health Club in McLean, VA.
George Washington 5, James Madison 2
Singles, 5-1
#1 Mustafa Gencsoy def Jesse Tarr 6-2, 6-1
#2 Sam Salyer def John Snead 6-1, 2-6, 6-2
#3 Brandon Harris def Mike Smith 6-3, 6-4
#4 Mark Doumba def Carlin Campbell 3-6, 7-6(7-2), 6-3
#5 Elliott Daniels def Brian Clay 6-3, 7-5
#6 Brian Rubenstein def. Maxx Wattenberg 6-2, 6-2
Doubles
#1 John Snead/Jesse Tarr def Sam Salyer/Brandon Harris 8-4
#2 Carlin Campbell/Mike Smith def Mustafa Gencsoy/Ryan Hunter 9-8(7-4)
#3 Brian Clay/Brian Rubenstein def Daniel Balke/Elliott Daniels 8-2
Doubles Point: JMU
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