MEN'S TENNIS DROPS MATCH TO GEORGE WASHINGTON

Friday, January 26

Washington, D.C.

noon

James Madison University

George Washington

1/26/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 29, 2007 - The James Madison University men's tennis team traveled to George Washington on Friday and were defeated 5-2.

Sophomore Brian Rubenstein (East Hampton, N.Y./East Hampton) earned the singles victory for JMU after defeating Maxx Wattenberg 6-2, 6-2.

In the doubles portion of the match, the Dukes swept George Washington after winning all three matches. Senior John Snead (Richmond, Va./J.R. Tucker) and junior Jesse Tarr (Midlothian, Va./Clover Hill) defeated Sam Salyer and Brandon Harris 8-4.

Junior Carlin Campbell (Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel) teamed with freshman Mike Smith (Fairfax Station, Va./Robinson) to defeat Mustafa Genscoy and Ryan Hunter 9-8 (7-4).

The tandem of Rubenstein and senior Brian Clay (Chantilly, Va./Westfield) finished the doubles sweep by defeating Daniel Blake and Elliot Daniels 8-2.

The men will return to competition Feb. 11 when they travel to William and Mary.

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