Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 1, Methodist 8
Record: Lions 10-9, Monarchs 13-3
Location: LaGrange, Georgia - LaGrange College
LaGrange, GA - The Piedmont College men's tennis team saw the 2017 season come to a close Thursday with an 8-1 loss to Methodist University in the USA South Tournament. The lone win of the day came at #1 doubles as
NATHAN METZGER and
JACKSON HILL won 8-6.
The Lions dropped #2 and #3 doubles 8-2 and 8-3 respectively with the closest set coming at #1 for PC's win. It was the #1 singles match that proved to be the clincher as
NATHAN METZGER dropped a 6-4, 6-1 decision.
Piedmont ends the season at 10-9 overall after claiming the 2017 USA South West Division Co-Championship and the #2 seed in the USA South tournament.
Turning Point
--The Monarchs took a 2-1 lead after doubles play and swept through the singles competition to put away the Lions.
Standout Performances
--Piedmont's only win of the day came at #1 doubles as
NATHAN METZGER and
JACKSON HILL earned the lone with for PC.
Inside the Box Score
--
ROBBIE WERNER closed out his career with a close 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) loss at #6 singles.
News & Notes
--Piedmont ends the season with a 10-9 record overall.
How to Follow
To stay up to date on all information regarding Piedmont College Athletics, be sure to visit PiedmontLions.com and connect with the Green and Gold on social media. Follow the Lions on Twitter: @PiedmontLions, Instagram: @PiedmontLions, Snapchat: @PiedmontLions and Facebook. To follow each Piedmont athletic program on social media, use the Social Media Directory at PiedmontLions.com or click here.
