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Moravian Tops Catholic for First Landmark Conference Win of 2022

Junior Maddie Figiel returns a shot in a non-conference match versus Cedar Crest College during the fall portion of the 2021-22 season on Hoffman Courts.
Junior Maddie Figiel returns a shot in a non-conference match versus Cedar Crest College during the fall portion of the 2021-22 season on Hoffman Courts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Moravian University women's tennis squad earned its first Landmark Conference win of the 2022 season with an 8-1 victory at The Catholic University of America Saturday afternoon.

How It Happened

  • The Hounds jumped out to a 3-0 lead by sweeping the doubles action. The tandem of juniors Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone finished first with an 8-1 victory at second doubles while duo of sophomore Mara Stapleton and freshman Rose Lombardo earned an 8-2 triumph at third doubles. Senior Morgan Colver and junior Julianne Cassady completed the sweep with an 8-6 win at first doubles
  • Colver was the first off of the courts in singles action with a 7-5, 6-2 victory at second doubles before the Cardinals picked up their lone win of the day. Figiel earned the winning team point with a 6-4, 6-4 triumph at third singles while Lombardo posted a 6-2, 6-0 win at fifth singles. Stapleton registered a 6-3, 6-0 win at sixth singles, and Merone garnered the final point with a 6-2, 6-1 triumph at fourth singles

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Sunday, April 10 at Goucher College, 11:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, April 23 vs. Juniata College, 1:00 p.m.