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Moravian Tops DeSales to Move to 4-0 This Fall

Senior Cristina Merone serves during singles action versus DeSales University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by L.J. Smith '18
Senior Cristina Merone serves during singles action versus DeSales University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by L.J. Smith '18

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's tennis squad posted a 9-0 non-conference win over visiting DeSales University at Hoffman Courts in a contest that was split over two days due to weather.

How It Happened

  • The match began on Sunday, September 25 but was suspended until Friday afternoon due to rain making Hoffman Courts to slippery to continue earlier in the week
  • The Greyhounds had a 3-0 lead after the doubles action on Sunday. Seniors Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone recorded an 8-1 victory at second doubles while senior Julianne Cassady and freshman Izzy Szmodis earned an 8-2 triumph at first doubles
  • Moravian received wins by default at third doubles and sixth singles for a 4-0 edge
  • Junior Mara Stapleton posted the winning team point with a 6-2, 6-0 victory while Szmodis won 6-0, 6-1 at third singles on Sunday before the match was suspended by the weather
  • On Friday, Cassady finished off her first singles contest with a 6-1, 6-0 victory while Figiel quickly followed with a 6-2, 6-2 triumph at second singles. Merone finished off the match with a 6-2, 6-1 win at fourth singles 

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, October 8 vs. Rutgers-Camden, 11:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, February 18 at Wilkes University, 12:00 p.m.