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Hounds Fall to Drew in 2023 Landmark Conference Opener

Senior Maddie Figiel returns a shot in singles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Aidan Evans-Gartley '23
Senior Maddie Figiel returns a shot in singles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Aidan Evans-Gartley '23
Posted: Mar 18, 2023

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's tennis squad fell to Drew University, 7-2, in the 2023 Landmark Conference opener at Hoffman Courts Saturday.

How It Happened

  • The Rangers swept the doubles action to take a 3-0 lead. Seniors Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone had the closest doubles match, dropping an 8-6 decision at second doubles
  • Drew took the first two singles contests to finish before Figiel earned a 6-3, 6-1 victory at second singles. Moravian earned its other point at sixth singles when sophomore Rose Lombardo posted a 4-6, 6-2, 10-1 win. Junior Mara Stapleton would also go to three sets at fifth singles 

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, March 25 vs. The Catholic University of America, 1:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 26 vs. Goucher College, 1:00 p.m.

Related Photos

Maddie Figiel hits a backhand
Maddie Figiel saves the ball from going out of bounds
Maddie Figiel saves the ball from going out of bounds
Cristian Merone serves the ball
Julianne Cassady gets ready to serve the ball
Rose Lombardo hits a forehand shot
Izzy Szmodis serves the ball over the net
Izzy Szmodis throws the ball in the air to serve it across the net
Maddie Figel serving the ball
Cristina Merone serving the ball over to the other side
Mara Stapleton serving the ball over the net
Cristina Merone throws the ball in the air to serve it
Julianne Cassady hits the ball over the net
Julianne Cassady saving the ball from going out of bounds
Mara Stapleton serves the ball over to the opponents side
Julianne Cassady serving the ball to the other side
Julianne Cassady serves the ball
Rose Lombardo saves the ball from going out of bounds
Mara Stapleton saves the ball from going out of bounds
Rose Lombardo powerfully serving the ball
Rose Lombardo serving the ball over to the opponents side
Cristina Merone serves the ball
Cristina Merone hits a forehand shot
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