Men's Tennis | 4/10/2011 5:50:00 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist men's tennis team finished the regular season with an 8-1 victory over Virginia Wesleyan. Prior to the match, the Monarchs recognized seniors Steven Burkett, Sean Teeter and Matthew Taylor in their final home match.

Methodist took the 2-1 lead after doubles when Matthew Taylor and Duncan Miller won 8-5 at number one and Robert Clayton and Steven Burkett won 8-2 at number three. Sean Teeter and Brad Tulenko lost a battle at number two 9-8 (15-13).

Taylor won 6-2, 2-0 and then retirement at number one and Mark Tarentino won at number two by retirement. Greg Patterson won 2-6, 6-1, 10-4 at number three and Clayton won 6-4, 6-1 at number four. Teeter won 6-1, 6-3 at number five and Burkett won 6-2, 6-1 at number six.

The fourth seeded Monarchs will open the USA South Tournament on Friday in Burlington N.C. at 9 a.m. against No. 5 Shenandoah.

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