FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist women's tennis team opened its spring season with a 7-2 victory against Lynchburg on Saturday afternoon.
The Monarchs took an early 2-1 lead after doubles play.
Ashton Walker and
Davi Barbour posted an 8-1 win at second doubles over Emily Simpson and Sarach Wyly before
Riley Zopp and
Audrey Greeson recorded an 8-0 win against Kelsey Dowling and Lilli Altenburg.
Jenna Landis took a 6-1, 6-2 win at second singles over Halle Lavieri, while Barbour took a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Simpson at the third slot.
Sam Munze tallied a 6-0, 6-1 win against Wyly at the fourth position before Zopp registered a 6-1, 6-0 win against Altenburg.
Allison Himes captured the victory for the Monarchs after a 6-1, 6-0 win against Dowling at the sixth slot.
Methodist returns to action tomorrow, Feb. 12, against Barton at 2 pm.
Methodist 7, Lynchburg College 2
Feb 11, 2017 at Fayetteville, N.C. (Gene Clayton Courts)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Christina Harris (LCW) def. Ashton Walker (MUW) 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2. Jenna Landis (MUW) def. Halle Lavieri (LCW) 6-1, 6-2 |
| 3. Davi Barbour (MUW) def. Emily Simpson (LCW) 6-1, 6-3 |
| 4. Sam Munze (MUW) def. Sarah Wyly (LCW) 6-0, 6-1 |
| 5. Riley Zopp (MUW) def. Lilli Altenburg (LCW) 6-1, 6-0 |
| 6. Allison Himes (MUW) def. Kelsey Dowling (LCW) 6-1, 6-0 |
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