GRANTHAM, Pa. – The Messiah Women's Tennis team was in action today against Lebanon Valley College, dropping a tight battle to the Dutchmen, 4-3. The Falcons dropped two of three doubles courts, then lost two of the first three singles courts to go down early. The Falcons battled back, but couldn't overcome the early deficit.
 
Doubles
On court two, Susan Arp and Isabella Ipri dispatched their opponents quickly, winning 6-1. Kiara Bomboy and Kylie Walker then dropped a tight match on court one, 6-3. On court three, Bella Heckman and Katelyn Good dropped the match in a tie break, 7⁷-6³, to give the Dutchmen the doubles point.
 
Singles
Susan Arp started with a win on court two in straight sets (6-3, 6-3). Kiara Bomboy finished next on court one, dropping a close three set match (6-4, 4-6, 3-6). Kylie Walker then fell in three sets on court three (2-6, 6-3, 6³-7⁷). Next, Bella Heckman battled to force a third set, but fell on court four (1-6, 6-3, 3-6). Isabella Ipri then won in straight sets on court six (6-3, 7⁷-6¹). To end the day, Katelyn Good won in after a 10-point tie break on court five (6-3, 4-6, 10-6).
 
Up Next
The Falcons travel to McDaniel College for a matchup against the Green Terror on Wednesday, Mar. 25, at 4:00 p.m.