At 2005 Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation Individual Tournament at Lehigh University hosted by DeSales University & Moravian College – First Day Results

Moravian had three singles players and one doubles team advance out of the first round of the 2005 Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference Individual Championships at Lehigh University hosted by DeSales University and Moravian. The first round and the quarterfinals are being played indoors due to weather and all matches are just one pro-set. Junior Neil Caniga, junior Nick Schuett and sophomore Josh Sheetz all advanced with first round victories as did the doubles team of Caniga and senior Mike Helmuth. The tournament is also in its first year as a flighted tournament with six different singles flights and three double flights being contested.

Caniga was an 8-1 winner over Mark Schneider of Widener University in the first singles flight. Schuett defeated fourth-seeded Shawn Becker of Lebanon Valley College, 8-6, in the first round of the fifth singles flight while Sheetz topped Joe Holaska of DeSales, 8-4, in the first round of the sixth singles flight. Caniga and Helmuth defeated Jeremy Speicher and Dave Scherler of Albright College, 8-5, in the first doubles flight.

Helmuth lost his first round singles match in the second singles flight to third seeded Nathen Ipsen of Messiah College, 8-4. Also getting knocked out in the first round of singles action were Scott Shelbo, falling to John Zalesky of FDU-Florham, 9-7, in the third singles bracket and Sean Lynch, losing to Brett Shipe of King's College, 8-5. In the first round of doubles action, Shelbo & Lynch lost to Michael Byerly and Ryan Horsley of Lycoming College, 8-6, while Sheetz and junior Robert DiLauri lost to Josh Gardner and Salman Punekar of Wilkes, 8-2.

Caniga was knocked out of the tournament in the quarterfinals with an 8-6 loss to second seeded Hassan Shah of Wilkes University while Schuett lost to Josh Gardner of Wilkes, 8-1, in the quarterfinals. Sheetz fell to Erick Sawchuck of Elizabethtown College, 8-5, in the quarterfinals. Caniga and Helmuth were also knocked out in the quarterfinals by top seeded Michael Portonova and NIck Hojsack of King's College, 8-1

First Singles
First Round - Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Mark Schneider (ALB), 8-1
Quarterfinals - #2 Hassan Shah (WIL) def. Neil Caniga (MOR), 8-6

Second Singles
First Round - #3 Nathen Ipsen (MESS) def. Mike Helmuth (MOR), 8-4

Third Singles
First Round - John Zalesky (FDU) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR), 9-7

Fourth Singles
First Round - Brett Shipe (KINGS) def. Sean Lynch (MOR), 8-5

Fifth Singles
First Round - Nick Schuett (MOR) def. #4 Shawn Becker (LVC), 8-6
Quarterfinals - Josh Gardner (WIL) def. Nick Schuett (MOR), 8-1

Sixth Singles
First Round - Josh Sheetz (MOR) def. Joe Holaska (DSU), 8-4
Quarterfinals - Erik Sawchuck (ETOWN) def. Josh Sheetz (MOR), 8-5

First Doubles
First Round - Neil Caniga & Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Jeremy Speicher & Dave Schneider (ALB), 8-5
Quarterfinals - #1 Michael Portonova & Nick Hojsack (KINGS) def. Neil Caniga & Mike Helmuth (MOR), 8-1

Second Doubles
First Round - Michael Byerly & Ryan Horsley (LYCO) def. Scott Shelbo & Sean Lynch (MOR), 8-6

Third Doubles
First Round - Josh Gardner & Salman Punekar (WIL) def. Josh Sheetz & Rob DiLauri (MOR), 8-2

Vs. DeSales University – Cancelled

Moravian's final dual match of the season versus local rival DeSales University was cancelled after lightening and rain just after the match had started. The contest will not be rescheduled this season as both schools get set to co-host the 2005 Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation Individual Championships at Lehigh University's Goodman Campus this weekend.

Vs. DeSales University – Postponed to April 28th

Moravian's final dual match of the season versus local rival DeSales University has been postponed until Thursday, April 28th due to a light rain that fell prior to the start of the match. The contest will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Hoffman Courts.

At Widener University – Won 7-0

The Greyhounds closed out the 2005 Commonwealth Conference season with a 7-0 victory at Widener University. Moravian had one victory in doubles action by the team of junior Neil Caniga and senior Mike Helmuth, and the Greyhounds won the other two matches by default to earn the doubles point. Caniga, Helmuth and junior Sean Lynch all won straight sets in singles action for Moravian while the Greyhounds earned three matches by default.

Moravian College 7, Widener University 0

Doubles
1. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Seth Tidrick/Mark Schneider (WID) 8-6
2. MOR by default
3. MOR by default

Singles
1. Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Mark Schneider (WID) 6-1, 6-0
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Seth Tidrick (WID) 6-3, 6-3
3. Scott Shelbo (MOR) def. Chris Wolbers (WID), by default
4. Ken LeCour (MOR) def. Andrew Falocco (WID), by default
5. Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Doug Gabel (WID) 6-1, 6-1
6. Josh Sheetz (MOR) def. Bhushan Dadia (WID), by default

At University of Scranton – Lost 4-3

Moravian dropped a 4-3 match in non-conference action at the University of Scranton. The Greyhounds dropped all three doubles matches to loss the double point before picking up three singles wins. Senior Mike Helmuth, junior Neil Caniga and sophomore Josh Sheetz all had singles wins for Moravian.

The University of Scranton 4, Moravian College 3

Doubles
1. Vikram Arora/Joe Scopelliti (ROYALM) def. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) 8-3
2. Mike Clark/Matt Silva (ROYALM) def. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) 8-6
3. Daniel Kiers/Erik Lenhart (ROYALM) def. Josh Sheetz/Robert DiLauri (MOR) 8-0

Singles
1. Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Vikram Arora (ROYALM) 6-1, 6-1
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Joe Scopelliti (ROYALM) 6-1, 7-5
3. Daniel Kiers (ROYALM) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-3, 6-2
4. Mike Clark (ROYALM) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 6-4, 6-2
5. Mike Schmitt (ROYALM) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-2, 6-2
6. Josh Sheetz (MOR) def. Robert Niosi (ROYALM) 6-0, 6-1

At Wilkes University – Lost 7-0

The Greyhounds suffered a 7-0 loss at Wilkes University in non-conference action. Moravian's only win was in doubles action with a victory came at third doubles with a win by the juo of junior Nick Schuett and freshman Rob DiLauri. However, the Colonels won the other two doubles matches to earn the doubles point.

Wilkes University 7, Moravian College 0

Doubles
1. Madhan Srinivasan/John Lowe (WIL) def. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) 8-3
2. Hassan Shah/Josh Gardner (WIL) def. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) 8-1
3. Nick Schuett/Robert DiLauri (MOR) def. Arvin Narula/Salman Punekar (WIL) 8-4

Singles
1. Hassan Shah (WIL) def. Neil Caniga (MOR) 6-4, 7-5
2. Madhan Srinivasan (WIL) def. Mike Helmuth (MOR) 6-4, 6-1
3. Arvin Narula (WIL) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-1, 6-1
4. John Lowe (WIL) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 6-1, 6-1
5. Josh Gardner (WIL) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-0, 6-1
6. Salman Punekar (WIL) def. Robert DiLauri (MOR) 7-6 (8-6), 6-0

Vs. Lebanon Valley College – Lost 4-3

Moravian saw its chances of a berth in the 2005 Commonwealth Conference Team Championship Tournament take a hit as the Greyhounds fell to Lebanon Valley College, 4-3, in Commonwealth Conference action at Hoffman Courts. Lebanon Valley won two of three doubles matches to start the contest to earn the doubles point. Moravian's lone double victory came from the duo of junior Neil Caniga and senior Mike Helmuth. The Greyhounds won three of the first five singles matches to finish with three-set victories by Caniga, Helmuth and sophomore Scott Shelbo. The final match for the deciding point was also a three-set match with Moravian's junior Sean Lynch coming up just short in the final set.

Lebanon Valley College 4, Moravian College 3

Doubles
1. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Stu Hartman/Zach Kaufman (LVC) 8-6
2. Erik Vargo/Shawn Becker (LVC) def. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) 8-4
3. Zach Cook/John Henry (LVC) def. Nick Schuett/Josh Sheetz (MOR) 8-3

Singles
1. Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Erik Vargo (LVC) 3-6, 6-2, 6-1
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Stu Hartman (LVC) 2-6, 6-2, 6-1
3. Scott Shelbo (MOR) def. Zach Kaufman (LVC) 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1)
4. Zach Cook (LVC) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 6-4, 4-6, 7-5
5. Shawn Becker (LVC) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-2, 6-4
6. Sean Weir (LVC) def. Josh Sheetz (MOR) 6-4, 6-1

At King's College – Won 4-3

The Greyhounds snapped a two-match losing streak with a 4-3 victory at King's College in non-conference action. The Monarchs started the match by winning two of the three doubles contests to earn the doubles point. Moravian's lone doubles victory came from the duo of sophomore Scott Shelbo and junior Sean Lynch at second doubles. The Greyhounds would win four of six singles matches to take the match. Shelbo, Lynch and senior Mike Helmuth all needed three sets to earn their victories while sophomore Josh Sheetz earned a straight sets win.

Moravian College 4, King's College 3

Doubles
1. Mike Portonova/Nick Hojsack (KINGS) def. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) 8-6
2. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Brett Shipe/David Boe (KINGS) 8-5
3. Matt Dunne/Eric Mazza (KINGS) def. Nick Schuett/Josh Sheetz (MOR) 8-4

Singles
1. Mike Portonova (KINGS) def. Neil Caniga (MOR) 6-2, 6-1
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Nick Hojsack (KINGS) 2-6, 6-0, 6-3
3. Scott Shelbo (MOR) def. Matt Dunne (KINGS) 1-6, 6-4, 6-0
4. Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Brett Shipe (KINGS) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
5. Eric Mazza (KINGS) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-3, 6-0
6. Josh Sheetz (MOR) def. Dennis Maldonado (KINGS) 6-1, 6-2

At Elizabethtown College – Lost 6-1

Moravian dropped its second straight Commonwealth Conference match, losing at Elizabethtown College, 6-1. The Greyhounds' lone point came on a straight sets victory by senior Mike Helmuth in singles action.

Elizabethtown College 6, Moravian College 1

Doubles
1. Thomas Nyst/Greg Voshell (ETOWN) def. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) 8-6
2. Josh Miller/Pepijn Dekker (ETOWN) def. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) 8-5
3. Yero Saponjian/Erik Sawchuk (ETOWN) def. Nick Schuett/Josh Sheetz (MOR) 8-6

Singles
1. Thomas Nyst (ETOWN) def. Neil Caniga (MOR) 3-6, 6-3, 10-3
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Yero Saponjian (ETOWN) 7-6 (7-1), 6-4
3. Greg Voshell (ETOWN) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-2, 6-2
4. Josh Miller (ETOWN) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 6-0, 6-0
5. Pepijn Dekker (ETOWN) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-1, 6-0
6. Erik Sawchuk (ETOWN) def. Josh Sheetz (MOR) 6-1, 6-1

Vs. Messiah College – Lost 7-0

The Greyhounds dropped their second Commonwealth Conference match of the season, falling to Messiah College, 7-0, in a match played at Hoffman Courts. The closest Moravian came to winning a point in the match was at first singles where junior Neil Caniga dropped a three-set match 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Messiah College 7, Moravian College 0

Doubles
1. Nathen Ipsen/Jon Stanley (MESS) def. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) 8-4
2. Danny May/Jon Wentling (MESS) def. Sean Lynch/Scott Shelbo (MOR) 8-1
3. Jon Sieman/William Tanis (MESS) def. Nick Schuett/Josh Sheetz (MOR) 8-3

Singles
1. Jon Stanley (MESS) def. Neil Caniga (MOR) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
2. Nathen Ipsen (MESS) def. Mike Helmuth (MOR) 6-0, 6-2
3. Danny May (MESS) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-2, 6-1
4. Jon Wentling (MESS) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 6-1, 6-0
5. Jon Sieman (MESS) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-1, 6-3
6. Neal Ganoung (MESS) def. Josh Sheetz (MOR) 6-0, 6-3

At Susquehanna University – Won 5-2

Moravian won its second Commonwealth Conference match of the season, defeating Susquehanna University in a match played indoors due to the weather in Selinsgrove. The Greyhounds began the match by winning two of the three doubles contests to earn the doubles point. Moravian had wins from the teams of sophomore Scott Shelbo and junior Sean Lynch and junior Nick Schuett and sophomore Josh Sheetz. The Greyhounds also won four of six singles matches with a straight sets win by junior Neil Caniga and three set victories by Lynch, Schuett and Sheetz. Sheetz' win was the first of his collegiate career.

Moravian College 5, Susquehanna University 2

Doubles
1. Steve Kane/Justin Rhood (SUS) def. Neil Caniga/Ken LeCour (MOR) 9-7
2. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Russ Suereth/Matt Stahl (SUS) 8-4
3. Nick Schuett/Josh Sheetz (MOR) def. Shawn Lindsey/Tyler Rush (SUS) 8-5

Singles
1. Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Steve Kane (SUS) 7-5, 6-3
2. Justin Rhood (SUS) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-1, 6-1
3. Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Russ Suereth (SUS) 3-6, 6-4, 6-0
4. Nick Schuett (MOR) def. Matt Stahl (SUS) 6-3, 1-6, 7-5
5. Josh Sheetz (MOR) def. Cooper Stewart (SUS) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
6. Danny Lief (SUS) def. Ken LeCour (MOR) 6-1, 6-2

At Albright College – Lost 4-3

The Greyhounds dropped a Commonwealth Conference match at Albright College, 4-3, to fall to 1-1 in conference action this season. Moravian earned wins at the top three singles spots with victories by junior Neil Caniga, senior Mike Helmuth and sophomore Scott Shelbo. The Greyhounds did win one of the three doubles contests with a victory by the duo of Shelbo and junior Sean Lynch, however, the Lions won the other two doubles matches to earn the deciding point.

Albright College 4, Moravian College 3

Doubles
1. Jeremy Speicher/Tim Lauro (ALB) def. Neil Caniga/Nick Schuett (MOR) 8-3
2. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) def. David Scherler/Ian Matlack (ALB) 8-6
3. Anthony Checchio/Jeff Sussman (ALB) def. Josh Sheetz/Ken LeCour (MOR) 8-4

Singles
1. Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Jeremy Speicher (ALB) 2-6, 6-3, 6-1
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. David Scherler (ALB) 6-3, 7-5
3. Scott Shelbo (MOR) def. Anthony Checchio (ALB) 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 10-4
4. Ian Matlack (ALB) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 6-1, 6-2
5. Tim Lauro (ALB) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-2, 6-2
6. Jeff Sussman (ALB) def. Josh Sheetz (MOR) 6-4, 6-4

At Albright College – Postponed to March 31st

The Greyhounds' Commonwealth Conference match at Albright College has been postponed due to rain. The contest has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 31st in Reading.

Vs. FDU-Florham – Lost 6-1

Moravian dropped a non-conference match to FDU-Florham, falling to the Devils, 6-1, at Hoffman Courts. The match was the final contest in a three-match homestand for the Greyhounds since the team returned from Florida. Moravian's only win of the match was by sophomore Scott Shelbo at third singles, his first singles win of the season.

FDU-Florham 6, Moravian College 1

Doubles
1. Frank Geiger/Matt Aptekar (FDU) def. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) 8-5
2. Arkady Smolyanksy/John Zalesky (FDU) def. Scott Shelbo/Ken LeCour (MOR) 8-3
3. Corey Lanzet/Sid Dunn (FDU) def. Nick Schuett/Josh Sheetz (MOR) 8-3

Singles
1. Frank Geiger (FDU) def. Neil Caniga (MOR) 7-5, 3-6, 10-5
2. Arkady Smolyanksy (FDU) def. Mike Helmuth (MOR) 6-3, 6-3
3. Scott Shelbo (MOR) def. Matt Aptekar (FDU) 6-1, 7-5
4. Corey Lanzet (FDU) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4)
5. John Zalesky (FDU) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-0, 6-0
6. Yiannis Iannedis (FDU) def. Josh Sheetz (MOR) 6-4, 7-5

Vs. Juniata College – Won 4-3

The Greyhounds began the 2005 Commonwealth Conference season with a 4-3 victory over Juniata College at Hoffman Courts. Moravian led 1-0 after doubles with victories by the team of junior Neil Caniga and senior Mike Helmuth and the tandem of sophomore Scott Shelbo and junior Sean Lynch. The Greyhounds also won three singles matches to seal the win with straight sets victories by Caniga, Helmuth and Lynch.

Moravian College 4, Juniata College 3

Doubles
1. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Brandon Long/David Bullock (JUN) 8-1
2. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Jonathan Cohen/Jack Walfish (JUN) 8-0
3. Brian Sykes/Romain Plessis (JUN) def. Nick Schuett/Josh Sheetz (MOR) 8-5

Singles
1. Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Brandon Long (JUN) 6-1, 6-0
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Brian Sykes (JUN) 6-2, 6-0
3. David Bullock (JUN) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-1, 6-3
4. Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Jonathan Cohen (JUN) 6-4, 6-2
5. Tom Nelson (JUN) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-3, 7-5
6. Romain Plessis (JUN) def. Josh Sheetz (MOR) 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 7-5

Vs. Muhlenberg College – Lost 6-1

Moravian opened its 2005 home season with a 6-1 loss to rival Muhlenberg College in a non-conference match played in Breidegam Fieldhouse due to cold temperatures. The Greyhounds' lone point came in a three-set win at fourth singles by junior Sean Lynch. Moravian did win one doubles match with a victory by the tandem of senior Mike Helmuth and junior Neil Caniga at first doubles, however, the Mules won the other two doubles contests to earn the doubles point. The win gives Muhlenberg a 7-4 lead in the annual Matte Award standings.

Muhlenberg College 6, Moravian College 1

Doubles
1. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Jeff Kraft/Brad Gutwillig (MUHL) 8-3
2. MItchell Reading/Adam Nodiff (MUHL) def. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) 8-3
3. Michael DiVita/James Goldman (MUHL) def. Nick Schuett/Robert DiLauri (MOR) 8-1

Singles
1. Jeff Kraft (MUHL) def. Neil Caniga (MOR) 6-3, 6-2
2. Brad Gutwillig (MUHL) def. Mike Helmuth (MOR) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
3. MItchell Reading (MUHL) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-3, 6-0
4. Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Adam Nodiff (MUHL) 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-8
5. Jesse Kirschenbaum (MUHL) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 4-6, 7-5, 6-1
6. David Yaron (MUHL) def. Ken LeCour (MOR) 6-1, 6-0

Vs. Hiram (OH) College in Daytona, FL – Won 6-1

The Greyhounds picked up their first win of the 2005 season with a 6-1 victory over Hiram (OH) College in a match played in Daytona, Florida. Moravian won five of six singles matches with straight sets wins by juniors Neil Caniga, Nick Schuett and Robert DiLauri and senior Mike Helmuth. Junior Sean Lynch needed three sets for his first singles win of the year. The Greyhounds also swept the doubles matches to earn the doubles point. Moravian had wins from the tandems of Caniga and Helmuth, Lynch and sophomore Scott Shelbo and Schuett and DiLauri.

Moravian College 6, Hiram (OH) College 1

Doubles
1. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Ty Papay/Zach Wilkerson (HC) 8-5
2. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Nick Simon/Jason Levine (HC) 8-1
3. Nick Schuett/Robert DiLauri (MOR) def. Chay Douanglee/Anuj Gurung (HC) 8-1

Singles
1. Neil Caniga (MOR) def. Ty Papay (HC) 6-0, 6-1
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Zach Wilkerson (HC) 6-2, 6-0
3. Nick Simon (HC) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 7-5, 6-1
4. Sean Lynch (MOR) def. Jason Levine (HC) 6-0, 3-6, 6-4
5. Nick Schuett (MOR) def. Chay Douanglee (HC) 6-1, 6-0
6. Robert DiLauri (MOR) def. Anuj Gurung (HC) 6-3, 6-4

Vs. Ursinus College in Orlando, FL – Lost 6-1

Moravian opened its 2005 season with a 6-1 loss to Ursinus College in a match played in Orlando, Florida. The Greyhounds' only win in the match came at second singles where senior Mike Helmuth earned a three set victory. Helmuth did earn a doubles victory with junior Neil Caniga at first doubles, however, Ursinus won the other two doubles contests to earn the doubles point.

Ursinus College 6, Moravian College 1

Doubles
1. Neil Caniga/Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Marcus Ressler/Samit Patel (URS) 8-2
2. Zach Tobias/Ryan Curly (URS) def. Scott Shelbo/Sean Lynch (MOR) 8-3
3. Jason Brown/Ben Isser (URS) def. Nick Schuett/Robert DiLauri (MOR) 8-2

Singles
1. Zach Tobias (URS) def. Neil Caniga (MOR) 1-6, 6-4, 6-2
2. Mike Helmuth (MOR) def. Marcus Ressler (URS) 6-3, 6-7 (8-10), 6-4
3. Jason Brown (URS) def. Scott Shelbo (MOR) 6-3, 6-0
4. Ben Isser (URS) def. Sean Lynch (MOR) 6-0, 6-3
5. Ryan Curly (URS) def. Nick Schuett (MOR) 6-4, 6-2
6. Tim Seibert (URS) def. Ken LeCour (MOR) 6-2, 6-1