2021-22 Moravian University Women's Tennis News

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180 student-athletes named to the Spring 2022 Dean's Honors List.
181 Hounds Receive Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2022 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 181 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the University for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2022 Spring semester.

The Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 and Herbstman Award Recipient.
Moravian Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees, Teams & Herbstman Award Recipient

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Erica Klepeisz Kilpatrick ’09; Eric Lambinus ’94; George Pitsilos ’67; Abigail Schaffer ’12 and Eric Campbell-Woodruff ’11 make up the class of 2022 that will be inducted into the Moravian Athletic Hall of Fame. The 1994, 2001, 2002 and 2003 women’s tennis teams will also be inducted on Friday, October 7 in Johnston Hall while Dr. Stacy Robustelli will receive the Robert Martin Herbstman Award.

L.J. Smith sat down with the Director of Men's & Women's Tennis, Mariana Freitas. Mariana tells us about her journey of growing up in Portugal and representing her country at the age of 10 years old, overcoming an injury, and playing collegiate tennis at the Division II level.
Part 1 of Mariana Freitas Hounds' Huddle Podcast Available Now

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Hounds' Huddle Podcast returns to recap the winter and spring seasons, with this two-part episode featuring the Director of Men's & Women's Tennis, Mariana Freitas, which was released on Thursday morning.

women's tennis team after defeating Goucher College
Top 10 Exciting Games of 2021-22 – No. 3 Women’s Tennis Tops Goucher on the Road in Landmark Semifinals

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2021-22 athletic campaign. The next contest in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 3 highlight – the women’s tennis team earning a 5-2 win at second seed Goucher College in the Landmark Conference Semifinals on May 3.

graphic for Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll
124 Greyhounds Named to 2022 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2022 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 124 student-athletes from Moravian University. The Honor Roll recognizes all winter and spring student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

Head shots for Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship
Nine Hounds Honored on 2022 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 75 student-athletes including nine from Moravian University to the 2022 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.

Action pictures of Julianne Cassady, Morgan Colver and Maddie Figiel for Landmark All-Conference honors
Cassady, Colver & Figiel Selected Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Second Team

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior Morgan Colver and juniors Julianne Cassady and Maddie Figiel have been selected to the 2022 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Second Team.

Junior Cristina Merone returns a shot in doubles action versus Susquehanna University on Hoffman Courts in April 2022. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Fall to Top Seed Drew in 2022 Landmark Conference Championship Match

MADISON, N.J. --- The third seeded Moravian University women’s tennis team fell to top seed and host Drew University, 5-2, in the 2022 Landmark Conference Championship match Saturday afternoon played indoors at the Simon Forum due to the weather. 

Moravian student-athletes at the special athletic commencement ceremony in May 2021 on John Makuvek Field.
Moravian to Video Stream Graduation Ceremony for Baseball, Softball, Women’s Tennis and Track & Field Programs on May 9

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will be hosting a special graduation ceremony for the senior members of the baseball, softball, women’s tennis and track & field programs on Monday, May 9 in Johnston Hall at 6:00 p.m., and the ceremony will be streamed live on the Greyhound Sports Network.

The Greyhounds talk before a match versus Bryn Mawr College in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse back in March 2022.
Third Seeded Greyhounds Look for Third Straight Landmark Conference Title in Championship Match at Drew on May 7

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The third seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad is ready to travel to top seed Drew University for the 2022 Landmark Conference Championship match starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 in Madison, New Jersey.

The awards table at a previous Senior Athlete Awards event.
Moravian to Video Stream 2022 Senior Athlete Award Ceremony Live on May 5

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will be offering live video streaming of its 2022 Senior Athlete Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 5.

The Greyhounds after defeating second seed Goucher College in the 2022 Landmark Conference Semifinals in Towson, Maryland. Photo by Brynn McNamara
Hounds Top Second Seed Goucher in 2022 Landmark Conference Semifinals to Advance

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The third seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad topped second seed and host Goucher College, 5-2, in a Landmark Conference Semifinal match Tuesday afternoon as the Greyhounds advance to the 2022 Landmark Conference Championship match, the Hounds’ third straight berth in the title contest.

The Greyhounds huddle before a match versus Cedar Crest College during the 2021-22 season at Hoffman Courts.
Third Seed Moravian Begins Title Defense in Landmark Conference Semifinal Match at Goucher on May 3

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The third seeded Moravian University women’s tennis team is set to travel to second seed Goucher College in a Landmark Conference Semifinal match beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 in Towson, Maryland.

Senior Mogan Colver and her parents on Senior Day at Hoffman Courts prior to the Greyhounds' match with The University of Scranton.
Greyhounds Sweep Scranton to Finish Regular Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team recorded a 9-0 sweep of visiting The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference action on Senior Day at Hoffman Courts Saturday.

Sophomore Emily Masters returns a shot at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Sweep Kean to Complete Non-Conference Slate

UNION, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad closed out its non-conference schedule with a 9-0 sweep at Ken’s (N.J.) University Thursday afternoon.

Sophomore Mara Stapleton returns a shot on Hoffman Courts versus Susquehanna University in Landmark Conference action.
Greyhounds Take Down Susquehanna in Conference Match to Clinch Landmark Playoff Berth

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team earned a 7-2 victory over Susquehanna University in a Landmark Conference match at Hoffman Courts Sunday afternoon to secure a spot in the 2022 Landmark Conference Tournament.