GRANTHAM, Pa. - In its conference opener on Saturday, Eastern Women's Tennis fell to Messiah 9-0 at Criste Courts.

At No. 1 singles, GraceHope Stevens played tough against Messiah's Kasi Conjack, but dropped a 6-3, 6-3 decision. First-year player Anisah Smith won four games at No. 6 singles in a 6-2, 6-2 loss.

Eastern will be back in action on Tuesday against Alvernia in Reading. First serve is scheduled for 3:30 pm.