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Moravian Shuts Out Kean in Final Non-Conference Match of the Year

Former Head Coach Dawn Ketterman-Benner presents senior Maddie Figiel with the inaugural Dawn Ketterman-Benner Award for dedication to the women's tennis program prior to the Greyhounds final regular season match with Kean University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Christine Fox
Former Head Coach Dawn Ketterman-Benner presents senior Maddie Figiel with the inaugural Dawn Ketterman-Benner Award for dedication to the women's tennis program prior to the Greyhounds final regular season match with Kean University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Christine Fox

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's tennis squad shut out visiting Kean University, 9-0, Sunday in the Greyhounds final non-conference match of the year.

How It Happened

  • The Hounds took the two doubles matches played for an early 3-0 lead. Senior Julianne Cassady and freshman Izzy Szmodis had an 8-1 victory at first doubles while seniors Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone earned an 8-2 triumph at second doubles
  • The Blue & Grey would sweep the singles action too. Merone scored the winning team point with a 6-1, 6-1 victory at third singles while junior Gabby Martin recorded a 6-1, 6-2 triumph at fifth singles. Rounding out the Greyhounds' lineup were Cassady with a 6-0, 6-1 win at first singles, junior Megan O'Brien with a 6-2, 6-1 triumph at fourth singles and Figiel winning 6-1, 6-0 at second singles
  • The match started with Moravian up 2-0 as the Cougars were only able to travel five players
  • Prior to the start of the contest, Figiel was presented the inaugural Dawn Ketterman-Benner Award for her dedication to the program with former coach Ketterman-Benner on hand to present the award 

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, April 22 vs. The Catholic University of America, 1:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 26 vs. To Be Determined in Landmark Conference Semifinals at higher seed