David Zhuang Photo By: Evan Rosen/The Triangle

David Zhuang and Eric Owens have battled their way to the top of the standings with only five matches left to play.

Both players improved to 5-1 after their victories at 11 A.M.

Zhuang defeated Khoa Nguyen (4-2) in six games (11-13) (11-7) (15-13) (11-9) (8-11) (11-5) and Owens bested Mark Hanzinski (4-2) in five games (11-7) (11-6) (5-11) (11-7) (13-11).

Yingua Cheng (4-2) beat Adam Hugh (1-5) in five games (11-8) (11-5) (11-8) (8-11) (11-8) to stay just a match behind in the standings.

Han Xiao also improved to 4-2 after dispatching of Razvan Cretu in five games (11-8) (11-9) (13-11) (10-12) (11-5).

Yu Shao is 3-3 after his straight game win over Tahl Leibovitz (11-8) (11-9) (11-4) (11-6). Leibovitz is still seeking his first win (0-6).

Finally, Sean Lonergan (2-4) beat Mike Leach (1-5) in six games (7-11) (12-10) (8-11) (11-5) (11-4) (11-8).