April 13, 2008

FARMVILLE, Va. - The Georgetown University men's tennis team concluded its regular season with a 6-1 loss to Longwood University on Saturday in Farmville, Va. Senior Ted Tywang (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell Academy) picked up the Hoyas lone victory, winning in straight sets in the No. 5 singles match.

The Lancers jumped out quickly sweeping doubles play and continued their strong play into singles competition. Senior Jeffrey Schnell (Short Hills, N.J./Millburn) and junior Kenneth Wong (Repulse Bay, Hong Kong/St. Paul's [N.H.]) pushed their respective opponents into third sets, but neither could hold on for wins.

Tywang helped GU avoid a shutout, defeating Mani Barajas-Alexander, 6-3, 6-1 in the No. 5 singles match.

Georgetown will return to action on April 18 when they travel to Tampa, Fla. to take part in the BIG EAST Conference Tournament. Longwood 6, Georgetown 1 Doubles:
1. Billy Heird/David Cardoso (LU) def. Jeffrey Schnell/AdamGross (GU); 8-3
2. Carlos Garcia/Brandon Lindsley (LU) def. Ted Tywang/Kenneth Wong (GU); 8-4
3. Mani Barajas-Alexander/Andres Lazarte (LU) def. David Tillem/Tim Walsh (GU); 8-7 [6]
Singles:
1. Brandon Lindsley (LU) def. Jeffrey Schnell (GU); 0-6, 6-4, 6-2
2. Carlos Garcia (LU) def. David Tillem (GU); 6-3, 6-3
3. David Cardoso (LU) def. Kenneth Wong (GU); 6-3, 2-6, 6-1
4. Billy Heird (LU) def. Adam Gross (GU); 4-3; ret
5. Ted Tywang (GU) def. Mani Barajas-Alexander (LU); 6-3, 6-1
6. Austin Brawley (LU) def. Tim Walsh (GU); 6-2, 6-2