The 26th ranked University of Mary Washington men's tennis team picked up a pair of singles wins after digging themselves a 3-0 hole after doubles, but it wasn't enough as the Eagles fell to sixth-ranked Kenyon College, 5-2, in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in Gambier, Ohio. The Eagles close the year with a mark of 17-11.

UMW gained wins from Alex Blahkin at three and Riley Baver at five, but were unable to draw another point.

2011 NCAA Tournament - 3rd Round
#6 Kenyon College 5, #26 Mary Washington 2
May 15, 2011 at Gambier, Ohio (Outdoor Courts)

Singles competition

1. Jeremy Polster (KENM) vs. Sam Wichlin (UMW) 6-2, 4-6, 2-1, unfinished
2. Paul Burgin (KENM) def. Kaz Murata (UMW) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
3. Alex Blakhin (UMW) def. Kevin Ye (KENM) 6-3, 6-2
4. CJ Williams (KENM) def. Will Apperson (UMW) 6-3, 6-3
5. Riley Baver (UMW) def. Jake Matthews (KENM) 6-0, 6-2
6. Austin Griffin (KENM) vs. Kevin Aquino (UMW) 6-4, 4-1, unfinished


Doubles competition
1. Jeremy Polster/CJ Williams (KENM) def. Kaz Murata/Riley Baver (UMW) 8-5
2. Paul Burgin/Austin Griffin (KENM) def. Will Apperson/Sam Wichlin (UMW) 9-7
3. Jake Matthews/Kevin Ye (KENM) def. Kevin Aquino/Alex Blakhin (UMW) 8-4


Match Notes

Mary Washington 17-11; National ranking #26
Kenyon College 19-3; National ranking #6
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,5,4,2)
NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Tournament - Third Round
Kenyon advances to National Quarterfinals May 24 in Claremont, Calif.