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Women's Tennis

Hoyas Knock Off George Washington at Home

Feb. 24, 2017

Complete Results

WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University women's tennis team defeated George Washington by a score of 4-2 on Friday. The Hoyas were led by Cecilia Lynham (Chevy Chase, Md./Holton Arms School) and Sydney Goodson (Great Falls, Va./Langley High School) who picked up wins in both of their singles and doubles matches.

The Blue & Gray led from the beginning after taking the advantage in the doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 3. At No. 2 the duo of Goodson and Sophia Barnard (Mill Neck, N.Y./Portledge School) won 6-3 and at No. 3 Lynham and Drew Spinosa (Claremont, Calif./Claremont) won 6-1.

The Hoyas continued by dominating in singles play, with their wins at No. 2, No.4, No. 5 coming in straight sets. Risa Nakagawa (Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif./Palos Verdes Peninsula) got the win at No. 2 by a score of 6-1, 6-3. Lynham at No. 4 won 6-2, 6-2 and Goodson at No. 5 won by a score of 6-3, 6-2.

Georgetown returns to the court on Sunday, March 5 when it travels to UC San Diego for a 2:30 p.m. ET match.

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Players Mentioned

Drew Spinosa

Drew Spinosa

5' 4"
Junior
Sydney Goodson

Sydney Goodson

5' 10"
Freshman
Cecilia Lynham

Cecilia Lynham

5' 10"
Freshman
Risa Nakagawa

Risa Nakagawa

5' 4"
Freshman
Sophia Barnard

Sophia Barnard

5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Drew Spinosa

Drew Spinosa

5' 4"
Junior
Sydney Goodson

Sydney Goodson

5' 10"
Freshman
Cecilia Lynham

Cecilia Lynham

5' 10"
Freshman
Risa Nakagawa

Risa Nakagawa

5' 4"
Freshman
Sophia Barnard

Sophia Barnard

5' 6"
Freshman