Fredericksburg, Virginia - The host University of Mary Washington Eagles edged the Trinity University Tigers men 5-4 Sunday in the NCAA Division III tennis third round at the regional final.

Mary Washington, the region’s second seed and ranked No. 13 nationally, advanced to the eight-team NCAA Championship tournament May 13-15 at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Trinity, seeded No. 1 and ranked No. 4 in the nation, completed its season with a 20-7 record.

The Tigers led 2-1 after doubles and won Nos. 5 and 6 singles to increase the lead to 4-1. Mary Washington then took the top four singles matches, clinching the dual match at the No. 3 slot.

Singles and doubles entries will be announced this week for the NCAA tournaments May 16-18 at Lewiston.