April 19, 2026
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.
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.
How It Happened
- The Greyhounds earned the doubles point and a 1-0 lead by capturing two of the three doubles matches. The Eagles began the contest with a win at first doubles before the tandem of junior Sydney Shifman and freshman Madi Schottman posted a 6-4 victory at third doubles. The duo of sophomore Jenna Gower and freshman Kaelyn Balko registered a 6-4 triumph at second doubles to put the Hounds ahead
- Moravian would win five of the six singles contests to clinch the home postseason contest. Senior Izzy Szmodis pushed the advantage to 2-0 with a 6-3, 6-0 win at second singles while Juniata got on the scoreboard with a point at first singles. Shifman earned a 6-1, 6-3 victory at third singles while Balko clinched the win with a 6-1, 6-2 triumph at fourth singles. Schottman posted an 8-3 victory at sixth singles while freshman Fraukje van Baars finished the day with a 6-1, 7-5 win at fifth singles
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Friday, April 24 at The Catholic University of America, 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 28 vs. To Be Determined in Landmark Conference Tournament First Round
