MEMPHIS - The Harding men's tennis team traveled to Memphis on Sunday to take on Christian Brothers and came away with a 5-1 victory. Harding improves to 11-8 on the season while Christian Brothers falls to 7-12. 

The match opened with singles action and he Bisons pulled ahead early. Cas de Ruiter dominated in his match at the No. 1 line, winning his 21st match of the season, 6-1, 6-1. Bryce Walker posted a 6-2, 6-0 victory at No. 4. The win was Walker's fourth consecutive and the 50th of his career. 

The Bisons clinched the match with wins at No. 3 and No. 5. Cian Mikkelsen won at No. 3 6-1, 6-1. Edoardo D'Arrigo won 6-3, 6-0 at No. 5. The Buccaneers picked up a victory at No. 2 before Andres Urquiola closed out the match with a 7-5, 6-3 victory at No. 6 

The Bisons will open the MIAA/GAC Men's Tennis Championships on Thursday, April 20, at 10 a.m. with the opponent to be named later.