Women's Tennis | 4/14/2012 3:13:00 PM

BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Methodist women's team sought revenge over N.C. Wesleyan College and prevailed 5-4 in the USA South Tournament semifinal. Just five days ago, the Bishops defeated the Monarchs 6-3 to force a three-way tie for first in the regular season, but Methodist came through on Saturday.

On Monday, Methodist was trailing 2-1 after doubles, but turned the tables in the semifinal taking all three matches. Rachel Purser and Dana Powell set the tone with a 8-5 win at number two and Stacey Brooks and Kelli Shelton won 8-2 at number three. Katherine Meindl and Laura Baker gave the Monarchs the 3-0 lead with a 8-5 win at number one.

Shelton put Methodist up 4-0 with a 6-2, 6-3 win at number five singles, but N.C. Wesleyan came back to win two matches. Emily Talley lost 6-3, 6-1 at number six and Purser lost 7-5, 6-2 at number two. Baker clinched the Monarchs' win with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 win at number three. Powell lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 at number four and Meindl lost 6-3, 2-6, 4-3 at number one.

With the win, Methodist advances to face top-seeded Meredith College in the USA South Tournament Championship Sunday at 10 a.m.

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