Men's Tennis | 2/12/2012 9:30:00 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist men's tennis team opened their spring competition against a talented NCAA Division II team in Mount Olive College before falling 7-2.

Mount Olive took the 2-1 lead after doubles. Methodist's Duncan Miller and Hans Baumstark won the first match 9-7 while Robert Clayton and Greg Patterson dropped the second match 9-7. Mark Tarentino and Dillon Sullivan lost at number three 8-2.

Baumstark finished the day with his second win after earning the 6-3, 6-4 win at number three singles. Unfortunately, the Trojans took the remaining five matches. Miller lost 6-3, 6-3 at number one and Patterson lost 7-6, 6-3 at number two. Sullivan lost 6-4, 7-5 at number fourand Clayton fell 6-3, 6-1 at number five. Tarentino lost 6-2, 6-0 at number six.

The Monarchs move to 2-1 on the season. They will be back in action next Saturday in Atlanta, Ga.

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