CLAREMONT, Calif. --  The George Fox men's tennis team faced tough competition in their second round loss in the NCAA tournament to No. 19 Redlands, 5-0. 

How It Happened 
The Bruins faced a battle during doubles play. On court two, Eli Mizerski and Lars Schmassmann lost 8-1. In the number three spot, Hunter Fujimori and Zach Moore fought tightly against their opponents but lost 8-3. The closest match was on court one, where Vahag Pashayan and Nanase Ebisu paired up against the No. 14-ranked doubles team from Redlands. Ultimately, the Bruins lost the match 8-4. 

Fox found themselves with a hill to climb heading into the singles matches, knowing they needed to win five of the six matches. The Bruins lost the first set on all courts other than court six, where Nanase Ebisu won 6-3. However, the team made a strong comeback in the second sets across the various courts, with Hunter Fujimori picking up a second set win, 6-4, Eli Mizerski winning, 6-2, and Lars Schmassmann battling at 5-5 before their matches were ended. Although Vahag Pashayan and Alle Banna could not hold off the Bulldogs, losing their matches 6-3, 6-3, and 6-1, 6-4, respectively.

Up Next
The Bruins will have one more chance to compete when they play in the NCAA Individual Singles and Doubles Championships. Those selections and schedules are TBD.