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Moravian Remains Undefeated with Win Over Rival Muhlenberg

Freshman Izzy Szmodis servers during doubles action versus rival Muhlenberg College at Hoffman Courts.
Freshman Izzy Szmodis servers during doubles action versus rival Muhlenberg College at Hoffman Courts.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's tennis team improved to 3-0 on the season with a 7-2 victory over rival Muhlenberg College Wednesday afternoon at Hoffman Courts.

How It Happened

  • The Greyhounds had a 2-1 lead after the doubles action. Senior Julianne Cassady and freshman Izzy Szmodis earned an 8-3 win to begin the scoring while seniors Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone finished a minute later with an 8-4 victory at second doubles
  • Merone was the first off the courts with a 6-3, 6-0 win at third singles, and she was shortly followed by junior Megan O'Brien with a 6-2, 6-0 victory at sixth singles in her first contest of the fall. Sophomore Rose Lombardo earned the winning team point with a 6-2, 6-0 triumph at fourth singles to make it 5-1 in the team scoring. Cassady pushed the advantage to 6-1 with a 6-1, 6-1 victory at first singles while junior Mara Stapleton posted a 6-3, 6-4 straight sets win at fifth singles and Szmodis fell in a three-set match at second singles

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Friday, September 30 vs. DeSales University, 4:00 p.m. – Continuation from 9/25 with Moravian leading 6-0
  • Sunday, October 2 vs. Rutgers-Camden, 11:00 a.m.