YORK, PA. – On Saturday afternoon, the Messiah men's tennis team defeated the Spartans of York College of Pa 5-2. The Falcons were able to take advantage of winning two of the three doubles courts for an early 1-0 led. In singles action, Messiah took the commanding 3-0 lead through the first two courts. The Falcons capped it off with wins on courts five and six.
 
Up Next:
The Falcons take on the University of Scranton Wednesday, April. 2nd at 3:30p.m.
 
How It Happened:
Doubles:
Brady Hahn / Timothy Sheaffer began things off with a 6-2 court two win. Despite dropping a close 6-5 match on court three, Chase Wilson / Lance Wilson picked up the big 6-4 win on court one.
 
Singles:
Leading 1-0 in the match, Lance Wilson started it off with a 6-3, 6-1 win on court three. His brother Chase Wilson followed him up with a dominating 6-2, 6-2 win on court one. Despite dropping court two, Falcon Elijah Noll picked up the nail biting 2-6, 7-6, 6-2 win on court four. Now leading 4-1 in the match, it was all but secured for the Falcons against a tough conference opponent. Luke Risser capped off the day with a 7-5, 5-7, 10-5 tie breaking win.
 
What's Up Next:
The Falcons will host the University of Scranton Wednesday, April. 2nd at 3:30p.m.