READING, Pa. - The Messiah College men's tennis team swept the Alvernia Golden Wolves 9-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons earned their first conference match of the spring by dominating in both singles and doubles action and moved to 2-7 overall.
How It Happened
Messiah had a hot start and performed strong in doubles play.
Jarod Snader and
AJ Swanson swept their opponents 8-0, while No.1
Galen Fitzkee/
Andrew Bookman and No. 2
Alex Mantsevich/
Bryson Boettger each defeated their opponent 8-1.
In singles action,
Andrew Bookman had an outstanding performance only dropping one game (6-0, 6-1) in his victory at the No. 3 spot.
Jarod Snader dominated the No. 5 slot picking up a 6-2, 6-1 win.
Up Next
The Falcons will return to the court Tuesday, Apr. 2 when they travel to Eastern University to take on the Eagles at 3:00 p.m.
Messiah Defeats Alvernia - 9-0
Singles
#1 -
Galen Fitzkee (MESSM) def. Mike Brophy (AU) 6-1, 7-5
#2 -
Alex Mantsevich (MESSM) def. Reid Hoff (AU) 6-2, 6-2
#3 -
Andrew Bookman (MESSM) def. Jim Souder (AU) 6-0, 6-1
#4 -
Bryson Boettger (MESSM) def. Todd Unger (AU) 7-5, 6-1
#5 -
Jarod Snader (MESSM) def. Kevin Angeles (AU) 6-2, 6-0
#6 -
AJ Swanson (MESSM) def. Craig Growhowski (AU) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
#1 -
Galen Fitzkee/
Andrew Bookman (MESSM) def. Mike Brophy/Reid Hoff (AU) 8-1
#2 -
Alex Mantsevich/
Bryson Boettger (MESSM) def. Todd Unger/Kevin Angeles (AU) 8-1
#3 -
Jarod Snader/
AJ Swanson (MESSM) def. Jim Sauder/Craig Growhowski (AU) 8-0
