ATLANTA, Ga. -- The Washington and Lee men's tennis team battled third-ranked Emory on Tuesday afternoon, falling by a score of 8-1 in Atlanta.
The Generals posted an 8-6 win at No. 2 doubles to enter the singles matches down 2-1. However, W&L couldn't come up with a singles victory, though first-year Bobby Neuner (Darien, Conn. / Darien) battled Adrien Bouchet to a third set before falling 6-2, 4-6, 10-0.
The loss ended a five-match winning streak for the Blue & White, which fell to 9-5 overall. With the win, Emory improved to 14-2.
Washington and Lee returns to action on Wednesday when it travels to Sewanee for a 3:00 pm match central time.
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Washington and Lee Men's Tennis
Washington and Lee vs Emory (Apr 16, 2019)
#3 Emory 8, Washington and Lee 1
Apr 16, 2019 at Atlanta, Ga.
| Singles competition |
| 1. Jonathan Jemison (EU) def. Harry Shepherd (WLU) 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2. Hayden Cassone (EU) def. Mitchell Thomas (WLU) 6-4, 6-2 |
| 3. Adrien Bouchet (EU) def. Bobby Neuner (WLU) 6-2, 4-6, 10-0 |
| 4. Andrew Esses (EU) def. Noah Tapp (WLU) 6-2, 6-2 |
| 5. James Spaulding (EU) def. John Rudden (WLU) 6-0, 6-3 |
| 6. George Congdon (EU) def. Tye Loan (WLU) 6-3, 6-3 |
| Match Notes |
| Washington and Lee 9-5 |
| Emory 14-2; National ranking #3 |
