In a Sun Belt Conference men’s tennis match, James Madison University fell to Georgia State University with a final score of 4-0. Despite a strong showing in singles play, GSU secured the win with a narrow victory in doubles and three straight-set singles victories. The match, originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta, was relocated to Rome due to weather conditions in the Southeast.
GSU took an early 1-0 lead by winning on court one and court three in doubles play. JMU managed to secure a win at No. 2 doubles with Edson Sanchez and Aurelien Schmitt defeating their opponents. However, GSU continued their dominance in singles play with victories on courts one, two, and four to clinch the match.
Dennis Wiebe, Harrison Lee, and Zach Fleishman put up a strong fight in the unfinished matches, showcasing JMU’s competitive spirit. Despite their efforts, GSU ultimately came out on top. JMU will look to bounce back when they face Mercer on Monday.
Overall, Georgia State demonstrated their strength in both doubles and singles play, ultimately earning a well-deserved victory over James Madison University. With this win, GSU improved their season record to 4-7, while JMU fell to 5-5 in the Sun Belt Conference.
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