WASHINGTON - Georgetown University's men's and women's tennis teams captured victories over Howard on Saturday, January 31 marking their first wins of the spring season. The men's team defeated the Bison at Yates Field House with a score of 6-1, improving their record to 1-2, while the women's team scored a 4-3 victory at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, bringing their record to 1-1.
 
The men's team excelled in doubles play, going 3-0 with the duos of Arthur O'Sullivan and Burke Pablo, Joshua Lamm-Bocharov and James O'Sullivan, and Cyrus Zia and Hank Williams securing victories. The Hoyas also saw strong performances from their underclassmen, as Zia and Lamm-Bocharov both remained undefeated throughout the day.
 
Paige Gilbert and Julia Chu were dominant for the women, winning all their doubles and singles matches. Gilbert clinched the overall victory for the Hoyas, defeating Lauren Oliver 6-3, 6-4 in the final match. Chu secured a doubles win alongside Emily Novikov before defeating Howard's Franchesca Brown in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
 
"Great way to end the weekend with both of our programs taking home the victories! Howard is a tough team, and we know we're going to get their best shot each year, and our group stayed tough to push through and get the win. Looking forward to next weekend with our women headed to Chicago with some tough competition ahead!" - Men's and Women's Tennis Head Coach Freddy Mesmer
 
Men's Tennis Results | Georgetown, 6 Howard, 1
 
Doubles
 
Arthur O'Sullivan/Burke Pablo (GU) def. Michael Major/Kamran McIntosh Ross (HU): 6-3
Joshua Lamm-Bocharov/James O'Sullivan (GU) def. Marcus Weekes/Nathan Bermeo (HU): 6-4
Cyrus Zia/Hank Williams (GU) def. Alexander Monagan/Kendrick Lash: 6-3
 
Singles
 
Michael Major (HU) def. Arthur O'Sullivan (GU): 1-6, 7-5, 6-3
James O'Sullivan (GU) def. Kamran McIntosh Ross (HU): 3-6, 6-4, 6-2
Joshua Lamm-Bocharov (GU) def. Marcus Weekes (HU): 6-2, 6-4
Cyrus Zia (GU) def. Kendrick Lash (HU): 6-0, 6-4
Sahil Morey (GU) def. Nathan Bermeo (HU): 6-1, 6-0
Burke Pablo (GU def. Alexander Monagan (HU): 7-5, 6-4
 
 
Women's Tennis Results | Georgetown, 4  Howard, 3
 
Doubles
 
Ashley Kennedy/Paige Gilbert (GU) def. Imani Jean/Camille Hall (HU): 7-5
Dana Hall/Franchesca Brown (HU) def. Ruhika Bhat/Katie Garofolo-Ro (GU): 7(7)-6(3)
Emily Novikov/Julia Chu (GU) vs. Lauren Oliver/Selah Stibbins (HU): 6-3
 
Singles
 
Imani Jean (HU) def. Emily Novikov (GU): 6-2, 6-3
Julia Chu (GU) def. Franchesca Brown (HU): 6-4, 6-4
Camille Hall (HU) def. Ashley Kennedy (GU): 7(7)-6(5), 4-6, 7(8)-6(6)
Katie Garofolo-Ro (GU) def. Dana Hal (HU)l: 6-1, 6-2
Selah Stibbins (HU) def. Ruhika Bhat (GU): 6-1, 6-4
Paige Gilbert (GU) def. Lauren Oliver (HU): 6-3, 6-4
 
 
Up Next
Women's tennis is set to return to action next weekend, facing its first BIG EAST competition with matches scheduled against DePaul and Marquette on February 7-8. The men's team will return to the courts on February 13-14 for a road trip to Pennsylvania, where they will compete against Bucknell and Penn State University.