Women's Tennis | 2/22/2012 7:08:00 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist women's tennis team took a 2-1 advantage after doubles and cruised to the 6-3 win over Chowan University Wednesday afternoon.

The Monarchs won the number two and three doubles matches 8-0 with Rachel Purser and Stacey Brooks teaming up at number two and Lauryn Justice and Emily Talley combining at number three. Dana Powell and Kelli Shelton lost 8-1 at number one.

Methodist won the next four singles matches to take the 6-1 lead in the match and clinch the win for the team. Shelton won 6-0, 6-0 at number three and Stephanie Hunter won 6-0, 6-0 at number six. Justice won 6-1, 6-1 at number four and Talley earned the 6-0, 6-1 win at number five. Kat Meindl lost 6-3, 6-2 at number one and Laura Baker lost in a third set tiebreaker 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (7).

The Monarchs will travel to Mary Washington this weekend for a 1:30 p.m. match on Saturday.

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