FAIRFAX, Va. – James Madison men's tennis picked up its second consecutive shutout as it toppled George Mason 7-0 on Friday afternoon. The Dukes continue to have their best start in over a decade, improving their record to 7-1.
The Dukes started off strong in doubles action with a commanding 6-1 performance from freshman
Gonzalo Adis and sophomore
Tate Steinour. In the No. 1 spot, senior
Theophile Lanthiez and sophomore
Paul Mendoza clinched the opening point with a 6-2 victory.
Junior
Pierre Kohler secured the match-clinching point at the No. 4 singles spot, defeating Carter Bradford 6-3, 4-6, 6-0.
QUOTING ASSISTANT COACH JASON SINKOFF
"We got off to a great start with our doubles play. A big focus for us this week was being very active at the net and putting away balls that float. In singles play, Paul continued to play great in the first spot. We got up big quick and never let up. Last year we lost to George Mason 5-2, so to get a 7-0 victory today gives us a lot of confidence moving forward."
UP NEXT
The Dukes travel to Richmond for a neutral-court contest against Penn State (3-4) at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25.