BEAVERTON, Ore. – The George Fox men's tennis team faced tough competition in the recent match, ultimately falling short against their opponents from Portland State. 

How It Happened 
In doubles Vahag Pashayan and Lars Schmassmann fought valiantly but were defeated by Jan Semerak and Andrea Brignacca with a score of 6-3. Eli Mizerski and Hunter Fujimori also put up a strong effort, but couldn't secure the win, losing, 5-4 to Hembo Mathiasen and Simon Kuszynski. Jackson Whittaker and Alle Banna faced a similar fate, losing 2-6 to Luka Jovanovic and Hubert Theriault.

The Fox players struggled to gain momentum against their skilled opponents in singles. Eli Mizerski fell to Andrea Brignacca with a score of 6-1, 6-4, while Vahag Pashayan lost to Luka Jovanovic 6-3, 6-4. Hunter Fujimori, Lars Schmassmann, Alle Banna, and Jackson Whittaker also faced defeats against their respective opponents.

Despite the setbacks, the Bruins demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the matches. While they may not have emerged victorious this time, their perseverance and commitment to the game undoubtedly lay a strong foundation for future success.

Coach's Thoughts
"Our opponents had a strong start in all matches," said Mitchell Miyashiro, "We battled well, but unfortunately, we're unable to win some crucial points to make a comeback. We showed improvement from the last match and will continue to progress moving into the season."

What's Next
The Bruins will return to the court on Saturday when they travel to Portland to play against Northwest Conference opponent Lewis and Clark in their first conference match of the season. That match is set to begin at 11:00 a.m.