2022-23 Moravian University Women's Tennis News

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196 Hounds Achieve Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2023 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 196 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 2023 Spring semester.

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Top 10 Exciting Games of 2022-23 – What Missed The Countdown

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2022-23 athletic campaign. Before announcing the top event in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year, here is a look at the eight contests that received votes from the Moravian athletic administrators but missed out on making the Top 10.

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155 Greyhounds Honored on 2023 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2023 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 155 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.

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Robinson & Merone Garner Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Honors

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- Moravian University senior Crystal Robinson was recognized as Moravian University’s Outstanding Athlete while senior Cristina Merone was named the Most Outstanding Women’s Tennis Athlete announced by Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.

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Nine Hounds Honored on 2023 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 75 student-athletes including nine from Moravian University to the 2023 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.

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Cassady & Merone Honored on College Sports Communicators Women’s Tennis Academic All-District

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University seniors Julianne Cassady and Cristina Merone have been honored on the 2023 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Women’s Tennis Team for NCAA Division III schools.

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Four Greyhounds Selected to 2023 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University seniors Julianne Cassady, Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone and freshman Izzy Szmodis have been selected to the 2023 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams.

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Figiel & Merone Named as Moravian Student-Athletes of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Seniors Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone of the Moravian University women’s squad have been named as this week’s Moravian Student-Athletes of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger for their performance last week.

Seniors Maddie Figiel and Cristina Merone celebrate their win at second doubles in the 2023 Landmark Conference Championship match at Drew University as the duo became the first in program history to reach 20 doubles victories in a single season. Photo by Entrophy Sports Photography/Robert Koch
Greyhounds Fall to Drew In 2023 Landmark Conference Championship as Figiel & Merone Become First Doubles Duo to 20 Wins in a Season in Program History

MADISON, N.J. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis team fell to top seed and host Drew University, 5-1, in the 2023 Landmark Conference Championship match Saturday. 

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Second Seeded Moravian Women Head to Drew for Landmark Conference Championship Match on April 29

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad travels to top seed Drew University on Saturday, April 29 for the 2023 Landmark Conference Tournament Championship match beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Drew Tennis Complex. If it is raining, the contest will be played in the Simon Forum at Drew.

Senior Julianne Cassady and freshman Izzy Szmodis wait for a serve in doubles action versus Goucher College in the 2023 Landmark Conference Semifinal match in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse. Photo by Brielle Guarente '25
Moravian Tops Goucher 5-0 to Advance to 2023 Landmark Conference Championship Match

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad topped third seed Goucher College, 5-0, in a Landmark Conference Semifinal match Wednesday played in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse due to the weather.

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Greyhound Women to Host Goucher in Landmark Conference Semifinal on April 26

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad is set to host third seed Goucher College on Wednesday, April 26 in a 2023 Landmark Conference Tournament Semifinal match beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Hoffman Courts. If it is raining, the contest will be played in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse.

Awards from the 2023 All-Athlete Awards Banquet. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Announces 2023 Award Winners at Inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University honored its 2022-23 student-athletes with its inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet in Johnston Hall Monday evening sponsored by the Greyhounds’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Senior Cristina Merone returns a shot in a match versus Goucher College at Hoffman Courts this spring. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Close Out Regular Season with Shutout over Catholic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team closed out the 2022-23 regular season with a 7-0 victory over visiting The Catholic University of America on Landmark Conference action Saturday at Hoffman Courts and Liberty High School.

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Moravian to Live Stream Inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet on April 24

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletes and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be hosting their inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet on Monday, April 24 in Johnston Hall with the event live streamed at https://landmarknetwork.tv/moravian/.

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Greyhounds Adjust Starting Times for Baseball, Softball & Tennis on April 22

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Athletic Department has made several schedule changes for Saturday, April 22 with rain in the forecast for Saturday afternoon.