LEXINGTON, Va. -- The 31st-ranked Washington and Lee men's tennis team recorded a 5-4 victory over 15th-ranked Mary Washington on Saturday at the W&L Upper Courts.
The Eagles jumped out to a 2-1 lead following doubles and led 4-3 with two singles matches remaining. Junior Will Bannister (Bath, England / Beechen Cliff School) notched a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (14-12) win over Matt Miles at No. 5 singles to square the match at 4-4 and then senior Thomas Johnson (Greenville, S.C. / Christ Church Episcopal) posted a 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 win over Patrick Hughes at No. 4 singles to lift the Generals to the win.
Mary Washington slipped to 7-4 with the loss, while W&L improved to 6-2 with the win.
The Generals return to action on Tuesday when they travel to Shenandoah for a 3:00 pm match.
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Washington and Lee Men's Tennis
Mary Washington vs Washington and Lee (Mar 12, 2016)
#31 Washington and Lee 5, #15 Mary Washington 4
Mar 12, 2016 at Lexington, Va. (Upper Courts)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Michael Holt (W&L) def. Brandon Griffin (UMW) 6-2, 7-6 (11-9) |
| 2. D. Lunding-Johansson (UMW) def. Jordan Krasner (W&L) 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 3. Eric Hurwitz (UMW) def. Joe Siami (W&L) 6-1, 6-4 |
| 4. Thomas Johnson (W&L) def. Patrick Hughes (UMW) 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 5. Will Bannister (W&L) def. Matt Miles (UMW) 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (14-12) |
| 6. Zack Ely (W&L) def. Derek Hagino (UMW) 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 |
| Match Notes |
| Mary Washington 7-4; National ranking #15 |
| Washington and Lee 6-2; National ranking #31 |
