Washington and Lee University
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. -- The Washington and Lee men's tennis team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 5-0 victory over Messiah on Friday morning at the University of Mary Washington.
The win improved W&L to 18-4 overall, while Messiah's season ends with an 8-8 overall record. The Generals will now take on Mary Washington (20-6) in the second round on Saturday at 11:00 am. The host Eagles received a first-round bye.
W&L Men's Tennis
Messiah College vs Washington and Lee (May 02, 2008)
Washington and Lee 5, Messiah College 0
May 02, 2008 at Fredericksburg, Va.
Singles competition
1. Tim Ross (W&L) vs. Nate Ipsen (MESS) 6-3, 1-2, unfinished
2. Nat Estes (W&L) def. Jonathan Siemen (MESS) 6-2, 6-1
3. Seth Feibelman (W&L) def. Sam Shorts (MESS) 6-2, 6-1
4. Brent Meyers (W&L) vs. Jansen Hein (MESS) 7-5, 0-1, unfinished
5. Jamie McCardell (W&L) vs. William Tanis (MESS) 6-0, 5-2, unfinished
6. Stuart Sanford (W&L) vs. Luke Ruch (MESS) 6-0, 5-2, unfinished
Doubles competition
1. Jamie McCardell/Tim Ross (W&L) def. Nate Ipsen/Jonathan Siemen (MESS) 8-0
2. Nat Estes/Seth Feibelman (W&L) def. Sam Shorts/William Tanis (MESS) 8-1
3. Alex Brooke/Stuart Sanford (W&L) def. Jansen Hein/Luke Ruch (MESS) 8-2
Match Notes
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (3,2)
NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament 1st Round
~ Generals ~
