BOX SCORE Grantham, Pa. (April 16, 2023) - Alvernia University (4-10, 1-4) dropped an 8-1 decision to Messiah University (6-7, 3-2) in MAC Commonwealth Men's Tennis action on Tuesday afternoon at Messiah.

The Falcons jumped out to a 3-0 lead after doubles play. Alvernia nearly grabbed a point at #2 doubles from Thomas Figurelli and Kevin Angeles, but Messiah was able to scrape out an 8-7 win.

Messiah then went on to win five of its six singles matches, with Alvernia's only win coming from Jayden Lewis at #2 singles in a 6-3, 7-6 win.

Alvernia is back in action on Wednesday at Albright.