Women's Tennis | 3/27/2012 8:19:00 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Methodist women's tennis team overcame both Peace College and Greensboro College by 9-0 scores on Tuesday.

The Monarchs started off strong at first doubles as Katherine Meindl and Laura Baker picked up an 8-0 win. At second doubles Rachel Purser and Dana Powell won their match 8-0 as well, while at third Kelli Shelton and Emily Talley rounded out the doubles matches with another 8-0 win.  Methodist carried their momemtum into the singles matches as Baker notched 6-0, 6-0 wins at first singles.  At second singles Shelton earned 6-0, 6-3 victories while Lauryn Justice picked up 6-0, 6-0 wins at third.  Talley won 6-0, 6-0 at fourth singles and Lindsie Bentham won 6-1, 6-1 at number five.  Sara Altman wrapped up the comprehensive victory with a 6-0, 6-0 win at number six.

Against Greensboro College the Monarchs started off with an 8-0 win for Meindl and Baker at first doubles.  Stacey Brooks and Lindsie Bentham combined to notch an 8-3 victory at second doubles while Altman and Stephanie Hunter won 8-1 at third to round out the doubles matches.  In singles Meindl picked up 6-1, 6-2 wins at first with Purser garnering 6-0, 6-0 victories at number two.  Dana Powell got the win at third singles going 6-0, 6-0 while Shelton won 6-2, 6-0 at number four.  The Monarchs ended the day strong as Justice won 6-0, 6-0 and Talley finished with a 6-1, 6-0 victory. 

The Monarchs improve their record to 14-2 on the season and are next in action on Thursday as they resume their match against Meredith that was postponed last week.

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