Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 1, Berry 8
Record: Lions 5-7 (3-0 USA South), Vikings 7-3
Location: Mount Berry, Georgia - Berry College

Mount Berry, GA - In one of the final steps outside conference play in 2017, the Piedmont College men's tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision to Berry College Thursday. The loss came one night after a thrilling 5-4 win in conference play over Covenant College.

NATHAN METZGER pulled out the victory at #1 singles though it took three sets to finalize it winning 10-6 in the decisive set. Metzger is now 8-4 at #1 singles in 2017 and 2-0 in three set decisions. 

The Vikings took all three doubles points and rolled in straight sets decisions in singles play though three Piedmont athletes forced an extra point in at least one set. 

The Lions move to 5-7 overall with a rematch with Covenant College on the schedule as Piedmont returns home after a pair of matches on the road. 

Turning Point
--Berry swept through doubles play with the closest decision coming at #2 from BRYAN BARNETT and ROBBIE WERNER who lost 8-5.

Standout Performances
--NATHAN METZGER took the lone point at #1 singles after winning the first 6-3, dropping the second 6-1 and winning the third set 10-6. 

Inside the Box Score
--Berry has won six of its last seven matches including today's 8-1 victory. 

News & Notes
--This is Piedmont's first loss to Berry on the road in program history. 

Up Next
--The Lions return home hosting Covenant College Tuesday, March 28, nearly one week after the Lions won a 5-4 match in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. 

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