OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The fifth-seeded Messiah women's tennis team knocked off the fourth-seeded Stevenson Mustangs in the MAC Commonwealth Quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon. Messiah earned the first five points in the match to claim the 5-0 victory. The Falcons swept their way though doubles play before Rebekah Adams and Rachel Marcroft earned straight-set victories on courts two and three to clinch the match for the Falcons.

Messiah advances to take on the top-seeded York Spartans on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in York.

Doubles Play
As mentioned, Messiah swept doubles play over the Mustangs. Rachel Marcroft and Rebekah Sheaffer were the first ones to finish for the Falcons, earning an 8-4 win on court two. Kasi Conjack and Rebekah Adams then claimed court one 8-6 before Sarah Fleming and Angela Tozzi finished the doubles sweep with an 8-5 win on court three.

Singles Play
Messiah made quick work of the Mustangs during a pair of singles wins, only losing five games among the two matches. Rachel Marcroft claimed court three first (6-2, 6-0) before Rebekah Adams clinched the Falcon victory with a 6-3, 6-0 sweep on court two.

During the postseason, matches end after the fifth victory clinches the match so Messiah defeated the Mustangs 5-0.

What's Up Next  
After the big win for the Falcons, they will be back in action on Thursday afternoon when they take on the No. 1 seeded York College Spartans in York at 3:30 p.m. The Falcons are 0-2 against the Spartans this season.