XML Box Score HILTON HEAD, S.C. - On Friday afternoon, the Messiah Men's Tennis team picked up a nice 4-1 win over Webster University to close out their spring break trip. The Falcons were able to capture two of the three doubles courts to grab the 1-0 lead. Needing just three more points to secure the win, Falcons
Chase Wilson,
Brady Hahn, and
Elijah Noll all defeated their opponents to give Messiah their second win of the season.
Up Next:
The Falcons will take on Lebanon Valley College Friday, Mar. 21st in Lebanon, Pa.
How It Happened:
Doubles:
The Falcons were able to jump out on the Gorloks in doubles play.
Brady Hahn /
Michael Sell were able to bring in the first win of the day with a 6-2 win on court two.
Elijah Noll /
Timothy Sheaffer followed them up with a nice 6-4 win of their own. Despite dropping court one in a tight 7-5 battle, the Falcons secured the early 1-0 match lead.
Singles:
Brady Hahn again got things started in singles play as he defeated his opponent (4-6, 6-4, 10-6) in a tough tie breaker set.
Chase Wilson was not far behind on his court picking up a big win for Messiah by scores of (0-6, 6-4, 10-8) to give the Falcons the 3-1 match lead.
Elijah Noll closed out the day with a (4-6, 6-4, 10-5) tie breaking win on court four giving Messiah the match win.
Box Score:
Doubles:
Chase Wilson /
Lance Wilson vs. Matthew Birchmeier / Ethan Foucheaux ( Webster 7-5)
Brady Hahn /
Michael Sell vs. Carson Fisher / Tyler Gonzales (Messiah 6-2)
Elijah Noll /
Timothy Sheaffer vs. Jack Forlenza / Shawn Smith (Messiah 6-4)
Singles:
Chase Wilson vs. Ethan Foucheaux ( Messiah 0-6, 6-4, 10-8)
Brady Hahn vs. Carson Fisher (Messiah 4-6, 6-4, 10-6TB)
Lance Wilson vs. Matthew Birchmeier (Webster 6-7(5), 6-4, 10-4)
Elijah Noll vs. Tyler Gonzales (Messiah 4-6, 6-4, 10-5TB)
Did not Finish:
Michael Sell vs. Jack Forlenza (6-4, 2-0)
Luke Risser vs. Shawn Smith (6-3, 3-2)
What's Up Next:
The Falcons will take on the Dutchmen of Lebanon Valley College Friday, Mar. 21 at 6:00p.m.
