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Men's Tennis

Falcons Pick Up Fourth Straight Sweep, Cruising Past Hood 9-0

Results

Grantham, PA - The Messiah College men's tennis team picked up their fourth-straight sweep after defeating Hood College 9-0 on Wednesday afternoon. The Falcons moved to 6-5 overall and are currently undefeated (4-0) in the MAC Commonwealth.

Messiah dominated in singles play and picked up six solid victories. Tim Dunn (No. 1 singles) swept his opponent 6-0, 6-0 while Connor Graybeal (No. 2) was tested but won both sets 6-3, 6-4. Devin Esch (No. 3) only allowed his opponent to win two total games and picked up a 6-1, 6-1 victory over the Blazers. Austin Warren (No. 4) was successful 6-1, 6-2 as was Alex Mantsevich (6-2, 6-0). Blake Ross (No. 6) suffered only one loss in singles play and came out victorious with a score of 6-1, 6-0.

In doubles action, the Falcons continued to control the matches and stay on top. Devin Esch and Austin Warren swept their opponents 8-0, Tim Dunn and Connor Graybeal battled and won 8-2, and Alex Mantsevich and Blake Ross defeated the Blazers 8-4.

The Falcons are back in action on Apr. 18 when they travel to Lycoming College. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m.

Players Mentioned

Tim Dunn

Tim Dunn

5' 11"
Junior
Devin Esch

Devin Esch

5' 11"
Senior
Connor Graybeal

Connor Graybeal

5' 10"
Junior
Blake Ross

Blake Ross

5' 7"
Junior
Austin Warren

Austin Warren

5' 7"
Senior
Alex Mantsevich

Alex Mantsevich

5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Tim Dunn

Tim Dunn

5' 11"
Junior
Devin Esch

Devin Esch

5' 11"
Senior
Connor Graybeal

Connor Graybeal

5' 10"
Junior
Blake Ross

Blake Ross

5' 7"
Junior
Austin Warren

Austin Warren

5' 7"
Senior
Alex Mantsevich

Alex Mantsevich

5' 7"
Freshman