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Moravian Women Sweep Lycoming

Senior Emily Masters returns a shot in doubles action versus Lycoming College in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse. Photo by Ashley Rodrigues '25
Senior Emily Masters returns a shot in doubles action versus Lycoming College in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse. Photo by Ashley Rodrigues '25

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's tennis team swept visiting Lycoming College, 9-0, in Landmark Conference action Sunday in a match played in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse due to the temperatures.

How It Happened

  • The Greyhounds captured all three doubles matches for a quick 3-0 lead. Senior Emily Masters and freshman Sydney Shifman opened the contest with an 8-0 win at third doubles while the tandem of freshmen Ali Bender and Leah Zolotareva won the same score at first doubles. Senior Mara Stapleton and sophomore Izzy Szmodis added an 8-1 triumph at second doubles
  • Moravian posted wins in all the singles matches as well with Szmodis first off the courts with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at second singles. Zolotareva captured the winning team point with a 6-0, 6-1 triumph at first singles while Bender finished off a 6-4, 6-2 win at third singles. Shifman contributed an 8-1 victory at fourth singles while Stapleton had an 8-0 triumph at fifth singles and senior Gabby Martin recorded an 8-0 win at sixth singles
  • Moravian has won seven straight matches with five coming by a 9-0 score 

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Wednesday, March 27 vs. Bryn Mawr College, 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 30 at The Catholic University of America, 1:00 p.m.