FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Methodist's men's tennis team rolled to a 9-0 win over Piedmont on Saturday afternoon at Gene Clayton Courts.
 
The Monarchs moved to 8-4 on the season and remained perfect in the USA South at 5-0. Piedmont is now 5-7 overall and 2-3 in the league.
 
Following a sweep of doubles play for an early 3-0 lead, MU swept all six singles matches including a pair of close matches. R.J. Clement rallied for a 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) win at No. 1, and Max Mancini held on for a 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) win at No. 6.
 
The Monarchs are back in action on Wednesday at William Peace beginning at 3:00 pm.
 
 
#19 Methodist 9, #20 Piedmont 0
Mar 26, 2016 at Fayetteville, NC
Singles competition
1. R.J. Clement (MUMT) def. Nathan Metzger (PCM) 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
2. #22 Taylor Buchholz (MUMT) def. Matthew Metzger (PCM) 6-1, 6-1
3. Teal Howard (MUMT) def. Bryan Barnett (PCM) 6-3, 6-4
4. John Dangerfield (MUMT) def. Brent Jenkins (PCM) 6-2, 6-1
5. Jacob Groce (MUMT) def. Robbie Werner (PCM) 6-2, 6-2
6. Max Mancini (MUMT) def. Harrison LaBollita (PCM) 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
 
Doubles competition
1. R.J. Clement/Teal Howard (MUMT) def. Matthew Metzger/Nathan Metzger (PCM) 8-5
2. Taylor Buchholz/Jacob Groce (MUMT) def. Robbie Werner/Bryan Barnett (PCM) 8-3
3. Michael Jones/John Dangerfield (MUMT) def. Harrison LaBollita/Brent Jenkins (PCM) 8-1
 
Match Notes
Piedmont 5-7, 2-3 USA South; Regional ranking #20
Methodist 8-4, 5-0 USA South; Regional ranking #19