2020-21 Moravian College Women's Tennis News

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2021 Spring semester academic highlights - 45 students with 4.0 GPA, 186 named to Dean's List and 292 with 3.0 GPA or higher
186 Greyhounds Garner Dean's Honors List Accolades for 2021 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 186 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the College for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2021 Spring semester.

John Makuvek Field behind Landmark Conference spring academic honor roll.
142 Greyhounds Honored on 2021 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2021 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today, with 1,203 student-athletes receiving recognition including 142 from Moravian College. The Honor Roll recognizes all winter and spring student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

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Nine Hounds Named to 2021 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 74 student-athletes including nine from Moravian College to the 2021 Spring All-Sportsmanship Team. The All-Sportsmanship Team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.

The Greyhounds receive their NCAA Tournament participant awards after falling to No. 2 Wesleyan (Conn.) University in the Second Round of the 2021 NCAA DIII Regional in Rome, Georgia.
Moravian Falls to No. 2 Wesleyan (Conn.) in Second Round of 2021 NCAA DIII Tournament

ROME, Ga. --- The Moravian College women’s tennis squad saw its 2021 season with a 5-0 loss to defending NCAA Division III Champion and No. 2 Wesleyan (Conn.) University in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Division III Regional at the Rome (Ga.) Tennis Center Friday morning.

The Greyhounds in front of the scoreboard at the Rome (Ga.) Tennis Center after rallying to defeat Transylvania (Ky.) University in the NCAA Division III Tournament First Round.
Greyhounds Rally To Defeat Transylvania in NCAA Division III Tournament First Round

ROME, Ga. --- The Moravian College women’s tennis team rallied from a pair of two-point deficits to earn a 5-4 victory over Transylvania (Ky.) University in the opening round of the 2021 NCAA Division III Tournament in a regional being played at the Rome (Ga.) Tennis Center Thursday afternoon. 

landmark conference championship shirts and conference championship sport logos for tennis and track & field.
Landmark Conference Women's Tennis and Women's Track & Field Championship Merchandise on Sale

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference is selling merchandise to commemorate conference championship teams throughout the 2020-21 academic year. Spring championship apparel is on sale at this time for the championships that have been completed.

Mary Angle, Julianne Cassady & Kristen Cassidy in action in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse.
Moravian Heading to Georgia to Play Transylvania in NCAA DIII Tournament First Round on May 13

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian College women’s tennis, fresh off of winning the 2021 Landmark Conference Championship, will be heading to Rome, George to play Transylvania University in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament on Thursday, May 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Kristen Cassidy, Mary Angle, Emma Angle and Brooke Adams named to Landmark Women's Tennis All-Conference teams.
Emma Angle Named 2021 Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Year; Four Hounds Earn First Team All-Conference Honors

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian College senior Emma Angle has been named as the 2021 Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Year while making the All-Conference First Team in both singles and doubles, and she was joined on the All-Conference Team in singles and doubles by senior Mary Angle and senior Brooke Adams and by senior Kristen Cassidy in doubles.

The Greyhounds hold the banner and championship plaque after defeating The University of Scranton, 5-4, in the 2021 Landmark Conference Championship match that took over nine hours to play in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse on May 9, 2021.
Moravian Rallies to Win Marathon Match Versus Scranton & Capture the 2021 Landmark Conference Title

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seeded Moravian College women’s tennis squad rallied from a 3-0 deficit after doubles action and endured four three-set matches in singles to earn a 5-4 victory over second seed The University of Scranton in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse Sunday in a match that took over nine hours to play with the teams limited to just two courts. 

The Greyhounds greet Brooke Adams '21 after she earned the clinching point in Moravian's Landmark Conference Semifinal win over Drew University in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse on May 5, 2021.
Top Seeded Greyhounds Set to Host The University of Scranton in 2021 Landmark Conference Championship on May 9

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seed Moravian College women’s tennis squad is ready to host second seed The University of Scranton in the 2021 Landmark Conference Championship contest beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9 at Hoffman Courts.

Natalie Novotni, Peter Gingrich, Jimmy Schicke and Emma Angle with their 2021 seniors awards. Nick Petros was unable to attend the event.
Moravian Announces 2021 Senior Athlete Award Winners

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College honored its 2021 senior student-athletes with its Senior Athletic Recognition at Rocco Calvo Field Thursday afternoon. Women’s tennis standout Emma Angle and women’s track & field/cross country runner Natalie Novotni were selected as the Co-Outstanding Senior Female Athletes while football player Nick Petros and men’s lacrosse student-athlete Jimmy Schicke were honored with the Co-Outstanding Senior Male Athletes. The Blue & Grey Scholar Athlete awards were presented to Novotni and men’s track & field/cross country runner Peter Gingrich. The H.T.D. Gillespie Award for outstanding service to Moravian’s athletics program was presented former Head Athletic Trainer Bob Ward.

Cristina Merone '23 returns the final shot to win her third doubles match with Julianne Cassady '23 in the Landmark Conference Semifinals versus Drew University in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse on May 5, 2021.
Top Seed Moravian Defeats Drew, 5-0, to Advance to 2021 Landmark Conference Championship Match

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seeded Moravian College women’s tennis team defeated fourth seed Drew University, 5-0, in a Landmark Conference Semifinal match in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse Wednesday afternoon as the Greyhounds, who are the defending conference champion from 2019, earned their sixth trip to the Landmark Conference title match, which the Hounds will host on Sunday, May 9. 

Brooke Adams '21 get set to return a shot during a match versus Juniata College at Hoffman Courts on April 17, 2021.
Top Seeded Moravian Set to Host Drew University in Landmark Conference Semifinal on May 5

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seed Moravian College women’s tennis team is set to host fourth seed Drew University in a Landmark Conference Semifinal match beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5 at Hoffman Courts.

Emma Angle '21 serves in a match versus Juniata College at Hoffman Courts on April 17, 2021.
Greyhounds Sweep Elizabethtown to Finish 2021 Regular Season Undefeated

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian College women’s tennis squad posted a 9-0 sweep of host Elizabethtown College in Landmark Conference action Sunday to finish the 2021 regular season undefeated at 8-0 overall and 7-0 in conference contests.

Mary Angle '21 returns a shot during her singles match versus Juniata College at Hoffman Courts on April 17, 2021.
Hounds Top Scranton in Battle of Landmark Conference Unbeaten Squads

SCRANTON, Pa. --- The Moravian College women’s tennis squad earned a hard-fought 6-3 victory at The University of Scranton Saturday in a battle of unbeaten squads in Landmark Conference action before the contest. 

Emma Angle returning a shot on hoffman courts.
Emma Angle Named Landmark Conference Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian College senior Emma Angle has been named as the Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.