2023-24 Moravian University Women's Tennis News

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Former Greyhound Coach Dawn Ketterman-Benner Selected to MAC Hall of Fame

ANNVILLE, Pa. --- Former Moravian University Head Women’s Tennis Coach Dawn Ketterman-Benner has been selected as part of the 13th class to be inducted into the Middle Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame that has been announced by the MAC office over the last two weeks.

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Top 10 Games of 2023-24 - #10 Women’s Tennis Defeats Scranton in Landmark Conference Semifinals

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is going to take a look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign over the next two months with a pair of top 10 lists voted on by the athletic administration.

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160 Greyhounds Honored on 2024 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 160 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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193 Hounds Achieve Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2024 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 193 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 2024 Spring semester.

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Ten Hounds Honored on 2024 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 76 student-athletes including ten from Moravian University to the 2024 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.

headshots of women's tennis all-conference honorees.
Four Greyhounds Selected to 2024 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior Mara Stapleton, sophomore Izzy Szmodis and freshmen Ali Bender and Leah Zolotareva have been selected to the 2024 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams.

Freshman Lead Zolotareva returns a shot in doubles action at Drew University in the 2024 Landmark Conference Championship match.
Moravian Falls at Drew in Landmark Conference Championship Match

MADISON, N.J. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s squad fell to top seed and host Drew University, 5-1, in the 2024 Landmark Conference Championship match Saturday afternoon.

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Moravian to Video Stream Graduation Ceremony for Women’s Tennis and Track & Field Programs on May 6

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

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Moravian Women Head to Drew for Landmark Conference Championship Match on May 4

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad will travel to top seed Drew University on Saturday, May 4 for the 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament Championship match beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Madison, New Jersey.

Sophomore Izzy Szmodis gets set to serve during doubles action versus The University of Scranton in the Landmark Conference Tournament Semifinals at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Outlast Scranton in Semifinals to Advance to the 2024 Landmark Conference Championship Match

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis team outlasted third seed The University of Scranton for a 5-1 victory in a 2024 Landmark Conference Semifinal match at Hoffman Courts Thursday as the Greyhounds advance to the Landmark Conference Championship match for the fifth straight tournament.

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Greyhound Women to Host Scranton in Landmark Conference Semifinal on May 2

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad is set to host third seed The University of Scranton on Thursday, May 2 in a 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament Semifinal match beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Hoffman Courts.

Senior Emily Masters returns a shot versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts.
Moravian Women Clinch Second Seed & First Round Bye with Victory over Catholic

COLLEGE PARK, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad earned the second seed in the 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament and a first round bye with a 5-2 victory over host The Catholic University of America Saturday in a match delayed over three hours and moved indoors to the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland.

Freshman Sydney Shifman returns a shot in singles action versus The University of Scranton at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Christine Fox
Hounds Rally Before Falling at Goucher

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad nearly rallied before falling to host Goucher College, 5-4, in Landmark Conference action Sunday.

Freshman Leah Zolotareva hits a back hand shot versus The University of Scranton at Hoffman Courts this season. Photo by Christine Fox
Moravian Defeats Wilkes to Remain Second In Landmark Standings

EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team defeated host Wilkes University, 8-1, in Landmark Conference action Saturday to remain second in the conference standings.

Senior Mara Stapleton gets set to return a backhand shot in singles action versus The University of Scranton at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Clinch Postseason Berth with Victory over Scranton

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad clinched its seventh consecutive postseason berth with a 6-3 victory over visiting The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference action at Hoffman Courts Sunday. 

Sophomore Izzy Szmodis serves to start doubles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts.
Moravian Drops First Landmark Conference Match of the Season in Setback to Drew

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.