Women's Tennis | 3/30/2012 10:55:00 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. - Methodist traveled to Raleigh Friday evening to make up a rained out match with Southern Virginia Univeristy from earlier this season. The Monarchs earned the 7-2 victory to move to 16-2 on the season after winning the last 11 straight.

Methodist led 2-1 after doubles. Katherine Meindl and Laura Baker won 8-3 at number one and Lauryn Justice combined with Sara Altman for the 8-2 win at number three. Stacey Brooks and Emily Talley lost 8-5 at number two.

The Monarchs secured the victory with five singles wins. Baker won 6-2, 6-2 at number one and Dana Powell won 6-4, 6-3 at number two. Kelli Shelton earned the 6-0, 6-2 win at number three. Lauryn Justice battled at number four before falling in a tiebreaker 6-4, 5-7, 1-0 (9). Talley won 6-0, 6-0 at number five and Stephanie Hunter won 6-0, 6-1 at number six.

Methodist will be back in action on Sunday when they host Shenandoah University at 11 a.m..

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