GETTYSBURG, PA. – On Monday afternoon, the Messiah men's tennis team suffered a 7-0 loss to the Bullets of Gettysburg College. The Falcons were unable to win a court despite some hard-fought battles.
Up Next:
The Falcons will make a quick turnaround against Eastern University tomorrow at 3:00p.m.
How It Happened:
Doubles:
On Court three,
Elijah Noll /
Luke Risser was the first to fall suffering a 6-2 loss. Court two followed with a 6-1 loss from
Brady Hahn /
Timothy Sheaffer.
Chase Wilson /
Lance Wilson battled on court one even forcing a tiebreaker after being tied at 6-6, but the Bullets were able to sneak out the 7-5 win.
Singles:
Brady Hahn's court two was the first to go as he lost in two sets 6-4, 6-3.
Chase Wilson's court was not far behind as he suffered a tough 7-6 (5) loss in set one than dropped set two 7-5 as well. On court four,
Elijah Nolls match was the final straw as Gettysburg University clinched the match with 6-2, 7-5 win over Noll.
Luke Risser,
Lance Wilson, and
Timothy Sheaffer all dropped their courts despite a three-set match from Wilson on court three.
What's Up Next:
The Falcons will take on conference opponent Eastern University Tuesday, April. 15 at 3:00p.m.