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Moravian Drops First Landmark Conference Match of the Season in Setback to Drew

Sophomore Izzy Szmodis serves to start doubles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts.
Sophomore Izzy Szmodis serves to start doubles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's tennis team dropped its first Landmark Conference match of the 2023-24 season, falling to visiting Drew University, 6-3, at Hoffman Courts Tuesday as the Hounds lost for the first time since October 5. 

How It Happened

  • The Greyhounds earned the first point of the match as the tandem of senior Mara Stapleton and sophomore Izzy Szmodis earned an 8-1 victory at second doubles. However, the Rangers captured the other two contests to take a 2-1 lead into singles
  • Drew won the first three singles matches to finish to take a 5-1 advantage before freshman Sydney Shifman earned a 6-4, 6-3 triumph at fourth singles. Freshman Ali Bender made it 5-3 with a three-set win at third singles while the Rangers captured the final singles contest to finish, a three-set match at sixth singles as senior Gabby Martin nearly rallied for the win before falling in the final set

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, April 13 vs. The University of Scranton, 1:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 20 at Wilkes University, 1:00 p.m.