March 29, 2008
Monarchs Knock Off Ferrum 9-0
Senior Sara Seiling combined with Shannon Vivian for the 8-0 win at doubles

FERRUM, VA-  The Methodist women's tennis team played at Ferrum College Saturday morning taking the 9-0 sweep over the Panthers. Methodist moves to 12-3 overall and 4-0 in the USA South while Ferrum is 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the conference this season.

Seniors Tiffany Tucker and Jenny Smith won 8-0 at number one doubles and senior Leighton Bull and freshman Kaitlin Flaherty won the number two match 8-0. Junior Shannon Vivian and senior Sara Seiling combined for the 8-0 win at number three.

The Monarchs finished the sweep with all six wins during the singles competition. Tucker and sophomore Lindsey Davis both won 6-0, 6-0 shutouts at number one and five singles respectively. Flaherty took the number two match 6-2, 6-0 and Smith won 6-1, 6-0 at number three. Vivian won 6-0, 6-1 at number four and senior Lauren Hulse finished up with the 6-2, 6-2 win at number six.

The Monarchs will play at Peace on Tuesday at 3:30 pm.

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