George Washington University Athletics
Women's Tennis Loses to Strong James Madison Squad
4/13/2001 12:00:00 AM | General
The Colonials (8-4) contested every match, and played well overall, but were only able to win two of the seven dual match points before losing, 2-5.
"JMU is a nationally strong program," stated GW coach Jeanne Gengler Swiacki, "and this was our best performance against them to date."
Gencsoy won a three-set battle against JMU’s Jauren Dalton at the second singles spot, winning the final two sets, 6-3, 6-2, after losing the first 4-6. Fisher also played well, winning in straight sets over the Dukes’ Christy Michaux, 6-1, 6-4 in the fifth singles match.
"This was a big win for Nazli [Gencsoy]," said Swiacki, "and Sam [Fisher] is hitting her stride."
GW looks to bounce back on Monday, April 16, when they travel cross-town to face local rival American University in their final match before the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
Singles
1. Sheri Puppo (JMU) d. Tracy Wei (GW) 6-2, 6-2
2. Nazli Gencsoy (GW) d. Lauren Dalton (JMU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
3. Liz Simon (JMU) d. Lindy First (GW) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
4. Margie Zesinger (JMU) d. Katarina Stastny (GW) 7-5, 6-4
5. Samantha Fisher (GW) d. Christy Michaux (JMU) 6-1, 6-4
6. Carol Culley (JMU) d. Susie Coggin (GW) 6-3, 1-2 ret.
Doubles
1. Puppo/Dalton (JMU) d. First/Stastny (GW) 8-6
2. Simon/Michaux (JMU) d. Wei/Gencsoy (GW) 8-2
3. Fisher/Coggin (GW) d. Zesinger/Sarah Granson 8-4
