GRANTHAM, PA. – The Messiah Mens tennis team suffered a 7-2 loss at home to Lebanon Valley College Monday evening.
 
The Falcons will travel to Bell Air, Md. For a match with the Hartford Fighting Owls Tuesday April 2^nd at 3:00p.m.
 
How It Happened:
 
Doubles:
The Dutchman took all three courts from the Falcons to take a commanding 3-0 lead heading into singles play. Chase Wilson / Timothy Sheaffer took a 8-1 loss on court one. Michael Niemi/Carl Anderson fought hard on court two but could not prevail losing the set 8-6. Lastly on court three Luke Risser/Eli noll also would push the Dutchman duo however, could not get a win on the board for the Falcons losing court three 8-5.
 
Singles:
Lebanon Valley would take the first four courts in singles play to secure themselves the victory on the day. Luke Risser and Eli Noll would be the only Falcons securing wins on their respective courts.
 
Chase Wilson would fall in two sets 6-2, 6-4 on court one. Timothy Sheaffer has a competitive first set on court two losing 6-4 but would fall in set two 6-1 to lose the court. Michael Neimi had two competitive sets on court three losing 6-4, 6-4. Carl Andersons court would be the securing win for the Dutchmen as he lost in two sets 7-5, 6-1.
 
Luke Risser had the most exciting win on the day as he and his opponent went into a third super set after taking a set from one another 6-3 Risser, and 3-6 Brusse. However, in the superset Risser would pull it off with a 10-9 victory. Eli Noll closed things on court six with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over his opponent.
 
What's Up Next:
The Falcons will be on the road against Hartford Community College. The match is set for Tuesday, April 2^nd at 3:00p.m.