Kaelyn Balko

Kaelyn Balko
Kaelyn Balko
  • Height:
    5-5
  • Hometown:
    New Oxford, Pa.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    New Oxford
  • Singles Wins
    4
  • Singles Losses
    0
  • Singles Ties
    0
  • Doubles Wins
    4
  • Doubles Losses
    0
  • Doubles Ties
    0
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Singles Wins 4 3
Singles Losses 0 0
Singles Ties 0 0
Singles Sets Wins 8 6
Singles Sets Losses 0 0
Singles Games Wins 49 37
Singles Games Losses 14 13
Doubles Wins 4 3
Doubles Losses 0 0
Doubles Ties 0 0
Doubles Sets Wins 4 3
Doubles Sets Losses 0 0
Doubles Games Wins 24 18
Doubles Games Losses 8 7
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Apr 19 Juniata College W, 6-1
Apr 24 at The Catholic University of America W, 4-1
Apr 30 The Catholic University of America W, 4-3
May 2 at The University of Scranton W, 4-3
May 8 vs. Hunter College W, 4-0
May 9 vs. No. 4 Wesleyan (Conn.) University L, 4-0
Game Log - Statistics
Date Opponent Score SinglesW SinglesL SinglesT DoublesW DoublesL DoublesT SinglesSetsW SinglesSetsL SinglesGamesW SinglesGamesL DoublesSetsW DoublesSetsL DoublesGamesW DoublesGamesL
Sep 20 at DeSales University W, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 21 Lycoming College W, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 27 vs. ITA Southeast Regional - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 28 vs. ITA Southeast Regional - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 15 at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania W, 6-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 19 vs. Wilkes University Invitational - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 1 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania L, 4-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 5 at Muhlenberg College W, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 8 vs. Dickinson College W, 4-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 10 vs. College of St. Scholastica W, 5-2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 10 vs. Loras (Iowa) College W, 6-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 11 vs. Covenant (Ga.) College W, 5-2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 21 at Elizabethtown College W, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 22 Stevens Institute of Technology L, 4-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 25 Drew University W, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 2 Albright College - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 9 at Wilkes University W, 6-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 11 Goucher College W, 6-1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 12 1 1 0 6 0
Apr 15 at The University of Scranton L, 5-2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 13 9 1 0 6 3
Apr 18 Susquehanna University W, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 19 Juniata College W, 6-1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 12 3 1 0 6 4
Apr 24 at The Catholic University of America W, 4-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 30 The Catholic University of America W, 4-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
May 2 at The University of Scranton W, 4-3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 12 1 1 0 6 1
May 8 vs. Hunter College W, 4-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
May 9 vs. No. 4 Wesleyan (Conn.) University L, 4-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Career Stats - Statistics
Statistic gp SinglesW SinglesL SinglesT DoublesW DoublesL DoublesT SinglesSetsW SinglesSetsL SinglesGamesW SinglesGamesL DoublesSetsW DoublesSetsL DoublesGamesW DoublesGamesL
2025-26 4 4 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 49 14 4 0 24 8
Total 4 4 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 49 14 4 0 24 8
Split Stats - Statistics
Statistic gp SinglesW SinglesL SinglesT DoublesW DoublesL DoublesT SinglesSetsW SinglesSetsL SinglesGamesW SinglesGamesL DoublesSetsW DoublesSetsL DoublesGamesW DoublesGamesL
Event
Total 4 4 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 49 14 4 0 24 8
Conference 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 37 13 3 0 18 7
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 24 4 2 0 12 4
Away 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 25 10 2 0 12 4
Neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 36 5 3 0 18 5
Losses 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 13 9 1 0 6 3
Month
April 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 37 13 3 0 18 7
May 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 12 1 1 0 6 1
News mentions
Junior Sydney Shifman hits a shot versus Hunter (N.Y.) College in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament at Amherst (Mass.) College. Photo courtesy of Amherst College
Moravian Defeats Hunter (N.Y.) in Opening Round of NCAA Division III Tournament

AMHERST, Mass. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team defeated Hunter (N.Y.) College, 4-0, in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament Friday in a regional being hosted by Amherst (Mass.) College.

Women's tennis All-Conference graphic
Five Greyhounds Named to 2026 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior Izzy Szmodis, juniors Sydney Shifman and Leah Zolotareva and freshmen Kaelyn Balko and Natalia Smith have been selected to the 2026 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams.

Women's tennis NCAA pod graphic
Moravian Women Heading to Massachusetts to Play Hunter (N.Y.) in Opening Round of 2026 NCAA DIII Women’s Tennis Championships on May 8

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team, fresh off of winning the 2026 Landmark Conference Championship, will be heading to Amherst (Mass.) College to play Hunter (N.Y.) College in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament on Friday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m.

The Greyhounds after winning the 2026 Landmark Conference Championship at the Central PA Tennis Center. Photo by Elliot Schott
Greyhounds Win 2026 Landmark Conference Championship to Earn NCAA Division III Tournament Berth

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad outlasted top seed The University of Scranton, 4-3, at the Central Pennsylvania Tennis Center Saturday afternoon to capture the 2026 Landmark Conference Championship and an automatic berth to the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament. 

Landmark Conference Championship match graphic
Greyhounds to Face Scranton in 2026 Landmark Conference Championship Match on May 2

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad is set to play top seed The University of Scranton on Sunday, May 2 in the 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament Championship match beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Central PA Tennis Center in South Williamsport.

Freshman Kaelyn Balko hits a shot in singles action versus The Catholic University of America in the Landmark Conference Semifinals at Lehigh University's Lewis Indoor Tennis Center. Photo by Elliot Schott
Moravian Wins Thriller over Catholic to Advance to 2026 Landmark Conference Championship Match

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis team rallied from a 2-0 deficit for a 4-3 victory over third seed The Catholic University of America in the 2026 Landmark Conference Semifinals Thursday evening at the Lehigh University Lewis Indoor Tennis Center. 

Women's tennis Landmark Conference Semifinal graphic
Greyhound Women to Host Catholic in Landmark Conference Semifinal on April 30

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad is set to host third seed The Catholic University of America on Thursday, April 30 in a 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament Semifinal match beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Hoffman Courts. If weather forces the match indoors, it will be played in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse at the same starting time.

Senior Izzy Szmodis plays a shot at the net in a match versus Goucher College at Hoffman Courts this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Defeat Catholic in Weather-Shortened Match to Finish Regular Season

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad defeated host The Catholic University of America, 4-1, in a Landmark Conference match shortened by rain and lightning Friday to close out the regular season. 

Freshman Madi Schottman gets set to serve in doubles action versus Juniata College in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse.
Moravian Tops Juniata to Clinch Home Playoff Match

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team topped visiting Juniata College, 6-1, in Landmark Conference action in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse Sunday as the Hounds clinched a home match in the upcoming 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament.

Senior Izzy Szmodis was honored prior to the match with Susquehanna University on Hoffman Courts for Senior Day. Photo by Brynn Ohlhoff '28
Greyhounds Shutout Susquehanna on Senior Day

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad shutout visiting Susquehanna University, 7-0, in Landmark Conference action on Senior Day at Hoffman Tennis Courts Saturday.

Junior Sydney Shifman returns a shot versus Goucher College at Hoffman Courts this spring. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Drops First Landmark Conference Match of the Season at Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team dropped its first Landmark Conference match of the season, falling to host The University of Scranton, 5-2, Wednesday.

Senior Izzy Szmodis hits a backhand shot versus Goucher College at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Szmodis Earns 50th Career Singles Win as Greyhounds Top Goucher

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad won its third straight match, defeating visiting Goucher College, 6-1, in Landmark Conference action at Hoffman Courts Saturday.

Sophomore Jenna Gower returns a shot during doubles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts this season. Photo by Elliot Schott
Moravian Captures Fourth Landmark Conference Win at Wilkes

EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team posted a 6-1 victory at Wilkes University in Landmark Conference action Thursday to move to 4-0 in conference play this season.

Sophomore Jenna Gower and freshman Kaelyn Balko await a serve in doubles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Kat Georgiou '27
Greyhounds Shutout Drew for Landmark Conference Win

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad swept visiting Drew University, 7-0, in Landmark Conference action at Hoffman Courts Wednesday afternoon.

Junior Leah Zolotareva returns a shot in singles action versus Dickinson College at the USTA National Campus in Orlando during Spring Break. Photo by Elliot Schott
Greyhounds Shutout Elizabethtown in Landmark Conference Action

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad won its sixth straight match with a 7-0 win at Elizabethtown College in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon.

Kaelyn Balko Landmark Conference Athlete of the Week graphic
Balko Named Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University freshman Kaelyn Balko has been named as the Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

Junior Sydney Shifman hits a forehand versus Dickinson College at the USTA National Campus in Orlando on Spring Break. Photo by Elliot Schott
Moravian Extends Winning Streak to Five with Victory over Covenant to End Spring Break

KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team won its fifth straight match, defeating Covenant (Ga.) College, 5-2, at Oak Street Park in Kissimmee Wednesday to finish off the Hounds’ Spring Break trip.

Freshman Natalia Smith hits a backhand shot versus Dickinson College at the USTA National Campus in Orlando on Spring Break. Photo by Elliot Schott
Moravian Tops St. Scholastica for Third Straight Win

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team won five of six singles contests on the way to a 5-2 non-conference victory versus the College of St. Scholastica (Minn.) at Sanorlando Tuesday afternoon.

Senior Izzy Szmodis hits a forehand versus Dickinson College at the USTA National Campus in Orlando on Spring Break. Photo by Elliot Schott
Greyhounds Defeat Loras as Szmodis Sets Doubles Record

KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad defeated Loras (Iowa) College, 6-1, in non-conference action at Oak Street Park in Florida on Spring Break Tuesday evening.

Senior Izzy Szmodis hits a backhand during singles action versus Dickinson College at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. Photo by Elliot Schott
Hounds Top Dickinson at USTA National Campus

ORLANDO, Fla. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad topped Dickinson College, 4-3, at the United States Tennis Association National Campus in Orlando Sunday to begin Spring Break. 

Freshman Kaelyn Balko returns a shot in singles action versus NCAA Division II East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse this season. Photo by Christine Fox
Moravian Shuts Out Muhlenberg

ALLENTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team shutout rival Muhlenberg College, 7-0, in non-conference action Thursday.

Freshman Natalia Smith gets set to hit a forehand versus East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Fall to NCAA Division II East Stroudsburg in Hard-Fought Match to Begin Spring Campaign

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad fell to NCAA Division II East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 4-3, in non-conference action in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon as the Hounds began the spring portion of the season.

Freshman Fraukje van Baars and sophomore Jenna Gower high five after winning a point in a doubles match versus Lycoming College at Freedom High School this fall.
Greyhounds Participate in Wilkes Doubles Invitational to Wrap Up Fall Schedule

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad participated in the Wilkes University Doubles Invitational Sunday to wrap up the fall portion of the 2025-26 season.

Sophomore Nicole Kalorin serves in a match versus Lycoming College at Freedom High School this fall.
Moravian Tops NCAA Division II Kutztown to Remain Undefeated

KUTZTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team posted a 6-1 win over host NCAA Division II Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon to remain undefeated on the season.

Freshman Fraukje van Baars hits a forehand during doubles action versus Lycoming College at Freedom High School.
Moravian Begins Landmark Conference Season with Sweep of Lycoming

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team began its 2025-26 Landmark Conference season with a 7-0 sweep of Lycoming College Sunday at Freedom High School.

Junior Sydney Shiffman returns a shot versus DeSales University at Hoffman Courts during the 2024-25 season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Shutout DeSales to Start 2025-26 Campaign

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad began its 2025-26 season with a 7-0 sweep over hosts DeSales University in non-conference action Saturday. 

Photos
Lycoming vs. Moravian

9/21/2025 1:00 PM EDT

Videos
Women's Tennis Post-Match Interview vs. Catholic University in Landmark Semifinals

Listen to junior Leah Zolotareva and freshman Kaelyn Balko discuss the Greyhounds' 4-3 victory over The Catholic University of America at the Lehigh University Lewis Indoor Tennis Center in the 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament Semifinals. #HoundEm