1999 Quick Recaps

At University of Scranton – Lost 7-2

For the first time since September 13, 1997 the lady greyhounds lost a tennis match falling to the University of Scraton 7-2 in the 1999 MAC Championship match. The loss also snaps Moravian's winning steak after 47 consecutive wins and ends Moravian's three year reign as MAC Champions. Earning victories in the match were junior Autumn Zander in singles action and the doubles team of sophomores Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg.

Vs. Drew University – Won 7-2 – MAC Semifinals

Behind singles wins from junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese, the Lady Greyhounds advanced to the MAC Finals for the fourth straight year with a 7-2 victory over Drew University. Moravian, the three-time defending MAC Champions also received doubles victories from the teams of Copf and Leverberg and Kleinsmith and senior Marnie Heller.

At Allentown College – Won 8-1

The Lady Greyhounds finished their second straight undefeated regular season with an 8-1 victory over Allentown College in Middle Atlantic Conference action. Winning in singles action were senior Marnie Heller, junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf, Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese. Moravian received doubles wins from the teams of Heller and Kleinsmith and senior Lyn Ramsey and Courtney Rice. The victory was Moravian’s 46th consecutive win while Kleinsmith finished the regular season at 15-0 in singles play. It is the fifth straight season Moravian has had an undefeated singles player.

At FDU-Madison – Won 9-0

For the sixth time in 1999, the Lady Greyhounds won a match with a 9-0 sweep, defeating FDU-Madison in Middle Atlantic Conference action. In singles play, Moravian had victories from senior Marnie Heller, sophomores Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshmen Jen Genevese, Missy Graeff and Jillian Simms. Leverberg and Genevese combined for a doubles victory as did senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice and the sister combination of Jillian Simms and sophomore Julie Simms. Moravian is now 15-0 on the season and has won 45 consecutive matches.

Vs. Lebanon Valley College – Won 6-3

For the second consecutive season, Moravian posted a 7-0 regular season record in the MAC Commonwealth Conference with a 6-3 victory over Lebanon Valley College in MAC Commonwealth Conference action. Moravian had already won its second straight MAC Commonwealth Conference title. The three-time defending MAC Champions are trying to finish their second straight undefeated regular season. Moravian has two matches left this season. Winning in singles action for the Greyhounds were sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg. Moravian, now 14-0 on the season and winners of 44 consecutive matches, swept the doubles action with Kleinsmith winning with partner, senior Marnie Heller, Leverberg earning a victory with freshman Jen Genevese and the due of senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice earning the other victory.

At Muhlenberg College – Won 6-3

Behind singles wins from junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese, Moravian earned a 6-3 victory over Muhlenberg College in non-conference action. Moravian also had doubles victories from the teams of senior Marnie Heller and Kleinsmith and Leverberg and Genevese. The win was the 43rd in a row for the Lady Greyhounds.

Vs. King’s College – Won 9-0

For the sixth time in 1999, every player who stepped on the court for the Lady Greyhounds picked up a victory as Moravian swept King’s College, 9-0. Winning in singles action were senior Marnie Heller, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshmen Jen Genevese and Missy Graeff. Earning doubles wins were the tandems of senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice, sophomore Julie Simms and her sister freshman Julie Simms and freshmen Erin Oney and Lea Zigler.

At Messiah College – Won, 6-3

The Lady Greyhounds earned their fourth consecutive Middle Atlantic Conference playoff appearance with a 6-3 victory over Messiah College. Senior Marnie Heller, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese each captured singles wins for Moravian. Junior Autumn Zander and sophomore Katie Copf each suffered their first singles loss of the season in the match. Heller and Kleinsmith combined for one doubles victory for the Lady Greyhounds while senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice had the other doubles win to stay undefeated on the season.

Vs. Elizabethtown College – Won 7-2

Junior Autumn Zander and sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacy Leverberg each scored singles victories to lead the Lady Greyhounds to their 10th victory of 1999 and 40th consecutive win with a 7-2 victory over Elizabethtown College. Kleinsmith teammed with senior Marnie Heller for a doubles win while Leverberg competed with freshman Jen Genevese for a double victory. Senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice stayed undefeated with a doubles win.

Vs. Kutztown University – Won 6-0

Senior Marnie Heller, junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese each captured singles victories to lift the Lady Greyhounds to a 6-0 victory over NCAA Division II Kutztown University. The three doubles matches were cancelled due to rain.

Vs. Juniata College – Won 6-3

Behind singles wins from junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese, the Moravian College women’s tennis team captured a 6-3 victory over Juniata College in MAC Commonwealth Conference action. Winning in doubles action was the team of senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice. The win lifts the Lady Greyhounds to 8-0 overall and 4-0 in the MAC Commonwealth Conference.

Vs. East Stroudsburg University – Won 9-0

The Lady Greyhounds extended their winning streak to 37 straight matches with a 9-0 sweep of NCAA Division II East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Winning in singles action were sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Julie Simms, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshmen Missy Graeff and Jen Genevese. Doubles wins came from the teams of Senior Lyn Ramsey & junior Courtney Rice, Kleinsmith & Simms and Copf & Graeff.

Vs. Albright College - Won 5-4

With singles wins by junior Autumn Zander, sophomore Corinne Kleinsmith and freshman Jen Genevese, the women’s tennis team captured a 5-4 victory over Albright College. The match was a battle of the top two teams in the MAC Commonwealth Conference. Albright was 5-0 overall on the year and 2-0 in the MAC Commonwealth. Moravian entered the match with an identical record but also owned 35-match winning streak and has won the last three Middle Atlantic Conference Championships. Albright was leading the contest after the three doubles prosets, 2-1 and was ahead after three singles matches, 4-2. Zander playing sixth singles pulled the Lady Greyhounds within one and Genevese tied the match at 4-4. Kleinsmith won the deciding match in the third set, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. Also earning victories for Moravian were sophomore Katie Copf in singles and the duo of senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice in doubles.

Vs. Albright College - PPD

The women’s tennis match against Albright College was postponed due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 22nd at 3:30 p.m.

Vs. Widener University – Won 7-2

Moravian kept its winning streak alive with a 7-2 victory over Widener University in MAC Commonwealth Conference action. Earning victories in singles action were senior Marnie Heller, junior Autumn Zander and sophomores Katie Copf, Lacey Leverberg and Corinne Kleinsmith. Heller and Kleinsmith combined for a doubles win as did the duo of senior Lyn Ramsey and junior Courtney Rice.

Vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania – postponed

The women’s tennis match was postponed to Tuesday, September 28th at 4:00 p.m. due to Hurricane Floyd.

At Susquehanna University – Won 9-0

For the third time in four matches, the Lady Greyhounds posted a 9-0 victory, defeating Susquehanna University in MAC Commonwealth Conference action. Moravian, which has won 34 straight matches, received singles victories from senior Marnie Heller, junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese. Winning in doubles were Heller & Kleinsmith, Genevese & Leverberg and junior Courtney Rice and senior Lyn Ramsey.

At Drew University – Won 7-2

Moravian won its third match of 1999 and its 33rd in a row with a 7-2 victory over Drew University. Earning victories in singles action were junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith and Katie Copf and freshman Jen Genevese. Double victories came from the teams of senior Marnie Heller & Kleinsmith, Genevese & Copf and junior Courtney Rice and senior Lyn Ramsey.

Vs. Eastern College – Won 9-0

The Lady Greyhounds won their second match of 1999 by the final of 9-0 over Eastern College. Moravian, which has won 32 straight matches, received singles victories from senior Marnie Heller, junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Corinne Kleinsmith, Katie Copf and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese. Winning in doubles were Heller & Kleinsmith, Genevese & Leverberg and junior Courtney Rice and senior Lyn Ramsey.

Vs. Cedar Crest College – Won 9-0

The Lady Greyhounds opened the 1999 season with their 31st straight win, sweeping Cedar Crest, 9-0. Winning in singles were senior Marnie Heller, junior Autumn Zander, sophomores Katie Copf, Corrine Kleinsmith and Lacey Leverberg and freshman Jen Genevese. In double action, the teams of Genevese and Leverberg, Courtney Rice and Lyn Ramsey and Julie and Jillian Simms also earned wins.