Men's Tennis | 3/27/2010 6:00:38 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist men's tennis team earned their fifth straight win on Saturday with a 9-0 victory over Ferrum College.

Matthew Taylor and Robert Clayton won 8-3 at number one doubles and Eric Smith and Steve Strawn won 8-1 at number three. Steven Burkett and Reid Baker fought to the 9-7 win at number two to give Methodist the 3-0 lead after doubles.

Taylor won 6-0, 6-4 at number one singles and Clayton won 6-0, 6-0 at number two. Smith won 6-0, 7-6 (7-4) at number three and Warren Robinson won 6-2, 6-2 at number four. Burkett won 6-1, 6-1 at number five and Brad Tulenko won 6-1, 6-0 at number six.

The Monarchs will host Shenandoah next Saturday at  10 a.m.

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