Men's Tennis | 3/29/2015 6:50:00 PM

BRIDGEWATER, Va. — The Methodist men's tennis team bested Bridgewater College, 7-2, on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Monarchs improve to 8-4 on the overall season.

The Monarchs picked up two wins in doubles play, including Taylor Buchholz and Dillon Sullivan's 8-3 win over Kyle Hartfield and Christian Lynn at No. 1. In the third doubles matchup, John Dangerfield and Jacob Groce blanked Aaron Snook and Cameron Rhorey, 8-0.

In the singles part of the match, R.J. Clement edged Brandon Larson, 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 at No. 1 and at No. 2 Buchholz came from behind to win, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 over Hatfield. The fourth singles match saw Sullivan top Thomas Rishcoff, 7-6 (1), 6-2, 6-1, and at No. 5, Kyle Mersereau defeated Aaron Snook. On court six, Teal Howard blanked Rhorey, 8-0. 

The Monarchs are back in action on Wednesday as it takes on host Montreat at 3 p.m.

Match Results

Singles competition 

1. R.J. Clement (MUMT) def. Brandon Larsen (BRDGM) 7-5, 2-6, 6-4

2. Taylor Buchholz (MUMT) def. Kyle Hartfield (BRDGM) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2

3. Christian Lynn (BRDGM) def. John Dangerfield (MUMT) 6-4, 6-2

4. Dillon Sullivan (MUMT) def. Thomas Rishcoff (BRDGM) 6-7 (1), 6-2, 6-1

5. Kyle Mersereau (MUMT) def. Aaron Snook (BRDGM) 6-0, 6-1

6. Teal Howard (MUMT) def. Cameron Rhorey (BRDGM) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition 

1. Taylor Buchholz/Dillon Sullivan (MUMT) def. Kyle Hartfield/Christian Lynn (BRDGM) 8-3

2. Brandon Larsen/Thomas Rishcoff (BRDGM) def. R.J. Clement/Teal Howard (MUMT) 9-7

3. John Dangerfield/Jacob Groce (MUMT) def. Aaron Snook/Cameron Rhorey (BRDGM) 8-0

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