At Muhlenberg College – Lost 7-2

The Greyhounds suffered a 7-2 loss to local rival Muhlenberg College in a match played during Moravian's non-traditional season. Moravian's lone wins came in singles action from Hana Kotoulkova and Jillian Simms. The loss sets the final Matte Award Standings at 9-8 Moravian for the 2002-03 academic year.

Final Score - Muhlenberg 7; Moravian 2

Singles
Gena Ross (MUHL) defeated Jennifer Genevese, 6-2, 6-0
Amy Schmidt (MUHL) defeated Becky Deringer, 6-4, 6-0
Mackensie Parke (MUHL) defeated Lauren Castagna, 6-4, 6-3
Emily Oster (MUHL defeated Marion Berry, 6-1, 2-6, 10-7
Hana Kotoulkova (MOR) defeated Sarah Niebler, 6-0, 6-1
Jillian Simms (MOR) defeated Megan Schreiber, 4-6, 7-6, 10-8

Doubles
Ross & Parke (MUHL) defeated Genevese & Deringer, 8-2
Schmidt & Oster (MUHL) defeated Berry & Jillian Iacovelli, 8-3
Niebler & Schreiber (MUHL) defeated Nicole Gruber & Sara Weller, 8-1

At East Stroudsburg University – Won 8-1

Moravian won its first match of its non-traditional season, defeating NCAA Division II East Stroudsburg University. The Greyhounds won five of six singles matches and all three doubles contests. Moravian's singles wins were by Becky Deringer, Lauren Castagna, Marion Berry, Hanna Kotoulkova and Katie Cooke and the Greyhounds' doubles victories were by the teams of Deringer and Jennifer Genevese, Berry and Jillian Iacovelli and Nicole Gruber and Sara Weller.

Final Score - Moravian 8, East Stroudaburg 1

Singles
Shannon Rhodes (ESU) defeated Jennifer Genevese, 6-3, 3-6, 10-3
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Krista Brown, 7-6(7), 6-1
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Becky Martin, 6-4, 7-5
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Lindsay Arnold, 6-2, 6-2
Hana Kotoulkova (MOR) defeated Kelli McGinty, 6-3, 6-0
Katie Cooke (MOR) defeated Angela Casfortano, 7-5, 6-2

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) defeated Rhodes & Brown, 8-5
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Martin & Arnold, 9-7
Nicole Gruber & Sara Weller (MOR) defeated McGinty & Emily Hildebrand, 8-6

At 2002 Middle Atlantic Conference Individual Tournament – Second Day Results

The duo of junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli reached the finals of the 2002 Middle Atlantic Conference Individual Tournament at Drew University before losing. Berry and Iacovelli, the number five seed, opened the second day of the tournament with a 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2 victory over seventh-seeded Heather Bush and Megan Barnickel of Messiah College in the semifinals. The duo then fell to sixth-seeded Maggie Grezlak and Caitlan Wyble of FDU-Florham in the championship match, 6-2, 5-7, 7-5. In singles action, Moravian senior Jennifer Genevese closed out her Moravian career in the semifinals. Genevese, the number three seed lost to second-seeded Cricket Temple in the semis, 6-3, 7-5. Genevese completes her career with a singles record of 53-13.

2002 Middle Atlantic Conference Tournament at Drew University

Singles - Semifinals
#2 Cricket Temple (Lyco) defeated #3 Jennifer Genevese (MOR), 6-3, 7-5

Doubles - Semifinals
#5 Marion Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated #7 Heather Bush & Megan Barnickel (MES), 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-2

Doubles - Finals
#6 Maggie Grzelak & Caitlan Wyble (FDU) defeated #5 Berry & Iacovelli (MOR), 6-2, 5-7, 7-5

At 2002 Middle Atlantic Conference Individual Tournament – First Day Results

Senior Jennifer Genevese and the duo of junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli have advanced to the semifinals of the 2002 Middle Atlantic Conference Individual Tournament at Drew University. Genevese, seeded third in the tournament, had a first round bye and defeated Danielle Dormer of Susquehanna University, 6-4, 6-0 in the second round. Genevese won her third match of the day with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 victory over seventh-seeded Megan Michael of King's College. Genevese will battle second-seeded Cricket Temple in the semifinals. Berry and Iacovelli, seeded fifth in the tournament, also had a first round bye before defeating Alaina Ford and Kathy Massey from Drew University in the second round, 5-7, 6-0, 6-1. The duo moved into the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over fourth-seeded Michelle Olas and Leyna Bollwage from FDU-Florham. Berry and Iacovelli will play seventh-seeded Heather Bush and Megan Barnickel of Messiah in the semifinals. Senior Missy Graeff also competed in the singles tournament for the Greyhounds. Graeff won her first round match over Lisa O'Neil from Albright College but she was knocked out of the tournament in the second round by top-seeded Tara McHugh of Susquehanna University, 6-0, 6-1. The doubles team of seniors Jillian Simms and Lea Ziegler suffered a first round loss to Melanie Parenteau and Kristy Trimbey of Elizabethtown College, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

2002 Middle Atlantic Conference Tournament at Drew University

Singles - First Round
Missy Graeff (MOR) defeated Lisa O'Neil (ALB), 6-2, 6-4
#3 Jennifer Genevese (MOR), bye

Singles - Second Round
#1 Tara McHugh (SUS) defeated Missy Graeff (MOR), 6-0, 6-1
#3 Genevese (MOR) defeated Danielle Dormer (SUS), 6-4, 6-0

Singles - Third Round
#3 Genevese (MOR) defeated #7 Megan Michael (KING'S), 6-2, 3-6, 6-0

Doubles - First Round
Melanie Parenteau & Kristy Trimbey (ETOWN) defeated Jillian Simms & Lea Ziegler (MOR), 7-6(1), 6-4
#5 Marion Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR), bye

Doubles - Second Round
#5 Berry & Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Alaina Ford & Kathy Massey (DREW), 5-7, 6-0, 6-1

Doubles - Third Round
#5 Berry & Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Michelle Olas & Leyna Bollwage (FDU), 6-2, 6-3

At Marywood University – Won 6-3

The Greyhounds closed out their second straight undefeated season and improved their overall winning streak to 38 consecutive matches with a 6-3 non-conference victory over Marywood University in the team's final dual match of the season. Moravian earned just one point in the doubles action with a victory at third doubles by sophomore Julie Anderson and freshman Rachel Vannatta. However, the Greyhounds took five of the six singles contests including straight sets victories from senior Jennifer Genevese, junior Petia Damianova and freshman Katie Cooke. Junior Lauren Castagna and sophomore Becky Deringer both needed three sets to earn their wins against the Pacers. Both players won in super-tiebreakers in the final set.

Final Score - Moravian 6, Marywood 3

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Bethany Smith, 6-0, 6-2
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Meredith Force, 6-0, 6-7 (7) 10-7
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Maria Gogal, 4-6, 6-1, 10-8
Jennifer Whaley (MU) defeated Missy Graeff, 7-5, 6-3
Petia Damianova (MOR) defeated Elizabeth Dittrick, 7-6, 7-6 (10)
Katie Cooke (MOR) defeated Meghan Hanniffy, 6-0, 6-2

Doubles
Smith & Dittrick (MU) defeated Marion Berry & Jillian Iacovelli, 8-6
Force & Gogal (MU) defeated Jillian Simms & Lea Ziegler, 8-3
Julie Anderson & Rachel Vannatta (MOR) defeated Maureen Barrett & JoAnn Auditori, 9-8 (7)

Vs. Messiah College in MAC Championship – Won 8-1

Moravian captured its third consecutive Middle Atlantic Conference Championship with an 8-1 victory over Messiah College. The Greyhounds, who extended their winning streak to 37 straight matches with the win, also captured their sixth MAC title in the last seven seasons and improved the team’s record to 131-11 since the start of the 1994 season. Moravian also won the regular season match between the two schools by the same 8-1 score. Moravian opened the match with three wins in doubles action. Senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer earned an 8-1 victory at first doubles while junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli garnered an 8-6 win at second doubles. Senior Lea Ziegler and junior Lauren Castagna finished off the doubles sweep with an 8-6 victory at third doubles. The Greyhounds then won the first five singles matches to clinch the title. Berry was the first off the court with a 6-1, 6-1 victory at fourth singles to give her and undefeated season in singles action. Genevese captured the championship point with a 6-0, 6-2 triumph at first singles. The victory was the 50th of Genevese’s career and improves her career mark to 50-12 at Moravian. Deringer was the next Greyhound to finish with a 6-1, 6-0 victory at second singles and she was quickly followed by senior Jillian Simms, who earned a 6-3, 6-1 win at fifth singles. Castagna posted a 6-2, 6-3 at third singles for Moravian’s final point. The final contest to finish was at sixth singles where Moravian’s freshman Nicole Gruber forced a third set but eventually lost to Messiah’s Cristine Kalb, 6-0, 6-7 (8), 13-11.

Final Score - Moravian 8, Messiah 1

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Kate Geesey, 6-0, 6-2
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Lindsey Jones, 6-1, 6-0
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Heather Bush, 6-2, 6-3
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Megan Barnickel, 6-1, 6-1
Jillian Simms (MOR) defeated Carey Wolgemuth, 6-3, 6-1
Cristine Kalb (MES) defeated Nicole Gruber, 6-0, 6-7 (8), 13-11

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) defeated Geesey & Jones, 8-1
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Bush & Barnickel, 8-6
Castagna & Lea Ziegler (MOR) defeated Rebecca Grant & Allison Limpauch, 8-6

Vs. Messiah College in MAC Championship Match – Postponed until October 14th

The Greyhounds have postponed the 2002 Middle Atlantic Conference Championship match with Messiah College until Monday, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. due to inclement weather conditions.

Vs. King's College – Cancelled

Moravian had its final non-conference home match of the season with King's College cancelled due to rain. The match will not be rescheduled.

Vs. Lycoming College in MAC Semfinals – Won 6-3

The Greyhounds moved into the Middle Atlantic Conference Championship match for the ninth consecutive year as the squad defeated Lycoming College, 6-3, in a MAC Semifinal Wednesday. Moravian, which extended its current winning streak to 37 straight matches, will host Messiah College in the championship contest on Saturday as the Falcons defeated FDU-Florham, 6-3, in the other MAC Semifinal. Moravian opened the match with victories in two of the three doubles contests. The Greyhounds wins were by the teams of junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and Castagna and senior Lea Ziegler. Moravian clinched the match with four straight-set singles victories by Berry, juniors Lauren Castagna and Petia Damianova and freshman Nicole Gruber.

Final Score - Moravian 6, Lycoming 3

Singles
Cricket Temple (LC) defeated Jennifer Genevese, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1
Meredith Moerschbacher (LC) defeated Becky Deringer, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Josemar Castillo, 6-2, 6-4
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Heidi von Schwedler, 6-0, 6-3
Petia Damianova (MOR) defeated Erin Mastrontonio, 6-0, 6-1
Nicole Gruber (MOR) defeated Amy Ramaley, 6-1, 6-1

Doubles
Temple & Moerschbacher (LC) defeated Genevese & Deringer, 8-5
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Castillo & von Schwedler, 8-3
Castagna & Lea Ziegler (MOR) defeated Ramaley & Lauren Pilgermayer, 8-4

Vs. Widener University – Won 9-0

Moravian completed the 2002 MAC Commonwealth regular season with a perfect 7-0 record for the second straight year after a 9-0 victory over Widener University. The win improves the Greyhounds overall winning streak to 35 consecutive matches and the squad's MAC Commonwealth streak to 17 straight. Moravian had straight set singles victories from senior Jennifer Genevese, juniors Lauren Castagna, Marion Berry and Petia Damianova and sophomore Becky Deringer. Genevese's victory was the 49th of her Moravian career. Sophomore Jillian Iacovelli earned a singles victory by forfeit and Widener forfeited all three doubles matches.

Final Score - Moravian 9, Widener 0

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Kristen Sutherland, 6-0, 6-1
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Amanda Sherlinski, 6-0, 6-0
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Mandira Mehra, 6-0, 6-0
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Kristin Auteri, 6-0, 6-0
Petia Damianova (MOR) defeated Rupam Chawla, 6-0, 6-0
Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) won by forfeit

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) won by forfeit
Berry & Iacovelli (MOR) won by forfeit
Castagna & Lea Ziegler (MOR) won by forfeit

Vs. Franklin & Marshall College – Won 5-4

The Greyhounds stretched their winning streak to 34 consecutive matches with a 5-4 victory over Franklin & Marshall College in non-conference action. Moravian won just one of the three doubles contests to open the match with a victory from the team of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer. The Greyhounds would get the four singles wins they needed for the victory with wins from Genevese, juniors Lauren Castagna and Marion Berry and senior Jillian Simms.

Final Score - Moravian 5, Franklin & Marshall 4

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Alissa Leone, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5
Marie Papalia (F&M) defeated Becky Deringer, 6-3, 6-4
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Abby Rudolph, 3-6, 6-0, 6-0
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Susan Connor, 6-3, 7-5
Jillian Simms (MOR) defeated Beatrice-Anne Kirkbright, 6-2, 6-4
Tara Clarke (F&M) defeated Nicole Gruber, 6-2, 6-1

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) defeated Leone & Connor, 8-5
Kirkbright & Papalia (F&M) defeated Berry & Jillian Iacovelli, 8-6
Courtney Jenkins & Clarke (F&M) defeated Lea Ziegler & Jillian Simms, 8-3

Vs. Drew University – Won 8-1

Moravian extended its winning streak to 33 victories in a row with an 8-1 victory over Drew University in non-conference action. The Greyhounds won a pair of the doubles matches to open the contest with wins from the teams of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer and junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli. In singles action, Moravian swept the six matches with victories from Genevese, Deringer, Berry, junior Lauren Castagna, junior Petia Damianova and freshman Nicole Gruber.

Final Score - Moravian 8, Drew 1

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Maryann Zaleski, 6-0, 6-0
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Erin Jessen, 6-0, 6-1
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Clare Tyson, 6-0, 6-2
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Alaina Ford, 6-1, 6-2
Petia Damianova (MOR) defeated Kathy Massey, 6-0, 6-3
Nicole Gruber (MOR) defeated Jennifer Williams, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) defeated Zaleski & Jessen, 8-2
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Tyson & Williams, 8-5
Ford & Massey (DU) defeated Lea Ziegler & Jillian Simms, 8-6

At Albright College – Won 9-0

The Greyhounds clinched home-court advantage throughout the upcoming 2002 Middle Atlantic Conference playoffs with a 9-0 victory over Albright College in MAC Commonwealth action. The victory was Moravian's 32nd in a row and the squad has won 16 straight MAC Commonwealth regular season matches. Moravian's last loss was over two years ago on September 30, 2000 and the shutout of the Lions was Moravian's second of the 2002 season. In the victory over Albright, the Greyhounds swept the doubles matches for the seventh time this season to begin the contest. The teams of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer, junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and seniors Lea Ziegler and Jillian Simms had the wins. In singles action, Moravian had victories from Genevese, Deringer, Berry, junior Lauren Castagna, senior Missy Graeff and freshman Nicole Gruber.

Final Score - Moravian 9, Albright 0

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Kristy Stutz, 6-1, 6-3
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Kristen Carmel, 6-2, 6-3
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Bethany Adams, 6-2, 6-1
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Lisa O'Neill, 6-2, 6-0
Nicole Gruber (MOR) defeated Becky Eshbach, 6-0, 6-0
Missy Graeff (MOR) defeated Colleen Leal, 6-3, 6-3

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) defeated Stutz & Carmel, 9-8 (5)
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Adams & O'Neill, 8-2
Lea Ziegler & Jillian Simms (MOR) defeated Eshbach & Leal, 8-2

Vs. Susquehanna University – Won 5-4

Moravian earned its ninth consecutive postseason appearance and ran its winning streak to 31 consecutive matches as the Greyhounds defeated Susquehanna University 5-4 in MAC Commonwealth action. Moravian, which extended its MAC Commonwealth winning streak to 15, started the match with wins in two of the three doubles matches. The victories were from the teams of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer and junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli. The Greyhounds needed three wins in singles action to earn the victory and they did with triumphs from Berry, junior Lauren Castagna and freshman Nicole Gruber. Deringer dropped her singles match in three sets and it was her first singles loss in a dual match of her Moravian career. She had been 21-0 in dual matches.

Final Score - Moravian 5, Susquehanna 4

Singles
Tara McHugh (SU) defeated Jennifer Genevese, 0-6, 6-0, 6-4
Danielle Dormer (SU) defeated Becky Deringer, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Sarah lampe, 6-0, 6-1
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Sarah Boynton, 6-1, 6-1
Carly Kellett (SU) defeated Petia Damianova, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
Nicole Gruber (MOR) defeated Cindy Schlier, 6-4, 1-6, 6-1

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) defeated McHugh & Lampe, 8-4
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Dormer & Boynton, 9-8(4)
Kelly Moritz & Tamara Cypress (SU) defeated Lea Ziegler & Jillian Simms, 8-4

At Widener University – Postponed until October 7th

The Greyhounds have had their MAC Commonwealth match at Widener University for Thursday, September 28th postponed due to inclement weather. The match has been rescheduled for Monday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. and will be played at Moravian instead of Widener.

Vs. DeSales University – Won 8-0

Moravian ran its winning streak to 30 consecutive matches as the Greyhounds defeated DeSales University 8-0 in non-conference action. The Greyhounds began the match by sweeping the three doubles contests for the sixth time this season. Moravian had victories from the teams of junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli, seniors Lea Ziegler and Jillian Simms and sophomore Julie Anderson and Rachel Vannatta. Moravian earned singles victories from sophomore Becky Deringer, junior Lauren Castagna, senior Missy Graeff, freshman Katie Cooke and Berry. Senior Jennifer Genevese had her match with DeSales’ Laura LeVan stopped in the third set due to darkness. The match does not count for either player.

Final Score - Moravian 8, DeSales 0

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) tied Laura LeVan, 1-6, 6-4, 3-1 (match called by darkness in third set)
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Amanda Bartkus, 6-0, 6-2
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Laura Van Dervort, 6-0, 6-2
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Stephanie Papola, 6-0, 6-0
Missy Graeff (MOR) defeated Vikki Zanghi, 6-0, 6-1
Katie Cooke (MOR) won by forfeit

Doubles
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated LeVan & Bartkus, 9-7
Lea Ziegler & Jillian Simms (MOR) defeated Van Dervort & Papola, 8-5
Julie Anderson & Rachel Vannatta (MOR) defeated Zanghi & Sandy Balducci, 8-3

Vs. Messiah College – Won 8-1

Moravian captured their 29th consecutive victory overall and its 14th straight Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth match with an 8-1 victory versus Messiah College. The Greyhounds began the match by sweeping the three doubles contests for the fifth time this season. Earning wins were the duos of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer, junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and senior Lea Ziegler and junior Lauren Castagna. The Greyhounds also received singles wins from Genevese, Deringer, Berry, Castagna and junior Petia Damianova.

Final Score - Moravian 8, Messiah 1

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Kate Geesey, 6-0, 6-1
Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Lindsey Jones, 6-1, 6-0
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Heather Bush, 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 (tiebreaker)
Marion Berry (MOR) defeated Megan Barnickel, 6-2, 6-2
Petia Damianova (MOR) defeated Carey Wolgemuth, 6-2, 6-1
Cristine Kalb (MES) defeated Nicole Gruber, 6-3, 6-1

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MOR) defeated Geesey & Jones, 8-2
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Bush & Barnickel, 8-3
Lea Ziegler & Castagna (MOR) defeated Allison Limpauch & Rebecca Grant, 8-6

At Elizabethtown College – Won 8-1

The Greyhounds improved to 5-0 on the year and captured their 28th consecutive victory overall and their 13th straight Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth match with an 8-1 victory at Elizabethtown College. Moravian opened the match by sweeping the three doubles contests for the fourth time this season. Earning wins were the duos of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer, junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and senior Lea Ziegler and junior Lauren Castagna. The Greyhounds also received singles wins from Genevese, Deringer, Berry, Castagna and freshman Nicole Gruber.

Final Score - Moravian 8, Elizabethtown 1

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MC) defeated Erin Thompson, 6-0, 6-2
Becky Deringer (MC) defeated Loni Heckler, 6-0, 6-0
Lauren Castagna (MC) defeated Melanie Parenteau, 6-1, 6-1
Marion Berry (MC) defeated Lisa Abel, 6-1, 6-1
Lisa Mervine (EC) defeated Missy Graeff, 6-3, 6-2
Nicole Gruber (MC) defeated Katie Derr, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MC) defeated Thompson & Abel, 8-2
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MC) defeated Heckler & Parenteau, 8-4
Lea Ziegler & Castagna (MC) defeated Mervine & Kristy Trimbey, 9-8 (2)

At Haverford College Women's Invitational – Second Day Results

Moravian had just one winner on the second day of the Haverford College Women's Invitational as the Greyhounds completed the round robin tournament with matches against The College of New Jersey. Moravian's Petia Damianova earned a victory at eighth singles for the Greyhounds.

First Singles
Amy Huah (TCNJ) defeated Jennifer Genevese (MOR), 6-1, 6-4

Second Singles
Kristen Klepacki (TCN) defeated Becky Deringer (MOR), 6-0, 6-2

Third Singles
Kelly Hernandez (TCNJ defeated Lauren Castagna (MOR), 6-2, 6-2

Fourth Singles
Jackie Gavornik (TCNJ) defeated Missy Graeff (MOR) 6-1, 6-0

Fifth Singles
Katie D'Amato (TCNJ) defeated Meghan Meehan (MOR), 6-0, 6-1

Sixth Singles
Kelli Emery (TCN) defeated Nicole Gruber (MOR), 6-7 (8), 6-1, 6-2

Seventh Singles
Katie Richards (TCNJ) defeated Katie Cooke (MOR), 6-2-, 6-2

Eighth Singles
Petia Damianova (MOR) defeated Natalie Morelli (TCNJ), 6-2, 6-2

First Doubles
Huah & Hernandez (TCNJ) defeated Genevese & Deringer, 8-3

Second Doubles
Klepacki & Gavornik (TCNJ) defeated Castagna & Iacovelli, 8-2

Third Doubles
D'Amato & Emery (TCNJ) defeated Meehan & Ziegler, 8-2

Fourth Doubles
Richards & Morelli (TCNJ) defeated Anderson & Vanatta, 8-5

At Haverford College Women's Invitational – First Day Results

The Greyhounds competed at the first day of the Haverford College Women’s Invitational with The College of New Jersey and New York University in a round robin individual tournament. Moravian had junior Lauren Castagna win both of her singles matches while two players, senior Jennifer Genevese and senior Petia Damianova, win one of their singles contests on the day.  In doubles action, the Greyhounds had the duo of  Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer earn two victories while the teams of Castagna and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and sophomore Julie Anderson and freshman Rachel Vannatta each won one doubles contest. Moravian will return to the Haverford Invitational for one more round of competition on Sunday, September 15th beginning at 11:00 a.m.

First Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MOR) defeated Anya Moyston (HC), 6-2, 6-1
Michelle Dest (NYU) defeated Genevese, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5

Second Singles
Laura Chaddock (HC) defeated Becky Deringer (MOR), 6-1, 6-0
Diana Bellettieri (NYU) defeated Deringer, 6-2, 6-0

Third Singles
Lauren Castagna (MOR) defeated Stephanie Rudolph (HC), 6-2, 6-0
Castagna defeated Tess Coverman (NYU), 6-3, 2-6, 3-1 (retired)

Fourth Singles
Ann Cooper (HC) defeated Missy Graeff (MOR) 6-1, 6-1
Sama Narasimharajan (NYU) defeated Graeff, 7-6 (3), 6-2

Fifth Singles
Kim Tusia (HC) defeated Meghan Meehan (MOR), 6-2, 6-2
Carol Young (NYU) defeated Meehan, 6-3, 6-1

Sixth Singles
Lauren Perez (HC) defeated Nicole Gruber (MOR), 6-2, 6-4
Jennifer Sussman (NYU) defeated Gruber, 6-0, 6-2

Seventh Singles
Huma Safdar (HC) defeated Katie Cooke (MOR), 6-1, 7-5
Megan Hayes (NYU) defeated Cooke, 6-3, 6-2

Eighth Singles
Petia Damianova (MOR) defeated Arta Wallace (HC), 6-1, 6-0
Kim Gordan (NYU) defeated Damianova, 6-3, 6-0

First Doubles
Jennifer Genevese & Becky Deringer (MOR) defeated Anya Moyston & Laura Chaddock (HC), 8-4
Genevese & Deringer defeated Michelle Dest & Megan Hayes (NYU), 9-7

Second Doubles
Lauren Castagna & Jillian Iacovelli (MOR) defeated Stephanie Rudolph & Ann Cooper (HC), 8-3
Diana Bellettieri & Jennifer Sussman (NYU) defeated Castagna & Iacovelli, 9-8 (2)

Third Doubles
Lauren Perez & Kim Tusia (HC) defeated Meghan Meehan & Lea Ziegler (MOR), 8-0
Carol Young & Samantha Jacobs (NYU) defeated Meehan & Ziegler, 8-1

Fourth Doubles
Julie Anderson & Rachel Vanatta (MOR) defeated Danit Brahver & Gayathri Ramabadran (HC), 8-1
Kathleen Turnipseed & Tori Sheperd (NYU) defeated Anderson & Vanatta, 8-5

At Kutztown University of Pennsylvania – Won 7-2

Moravian improved to 4-0 on the year and captured its 27th consecutive victory with a 7-2 win over NCAA Division II Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. The Greyhounds opened the match by sweeping the three doubles matches for the third time this season. Earning wins were the duos of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer, junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and senior Lea Ziegler and freshman Meghan Meehan. The Greyhounds also received singles wins from Genevese, Deringer, Berry and junior Lauren Castagna.

Final Score - Moravian 7, Kutztown 2

Singles
Jennifer Genevese (MC) defeated Tara-Deen Moore 6-1, 6-2
Becky Deringer (MC) defeated Katie Rohrbach 6-3, 6-1
Jolie Falkowski (KU) defeated Meghan Meehan 6-1, 6-7 (5), (10-7)*
Lauren Castagna (MC) defeated Jamie Lee Payne 6-3, 6-0
Marion Berry (MC) defeated Tara Lancaster 6-4, 6-2
Kristen Bodalski (KU) defeated Nicole Gruber 6-4, 1-6 (10-4)*
*third set tiebreaker

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MC) defeated Moore & Rohrbach 8-6
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MC) defeated Falkowski & Sheena Polito 8-5
Lea Ziegler & Meehan (MC) defeated Payne & Lancaster 8-5

Vs. University of Scranton – Won 6-3

The Greyhounds won their third match of the 2002 season and extended their winning streak to 26 consecutive matches with a 6-3 victory over the University of Scranton in non-conference action. Moravian had doubles victories from the duos of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer and senior Lea Ziegler and freshman Meghan Meehan. Earning singles wins for the Greyhounds were Genevese, Deringer, junior Marion Berry and junior Lauren Castagna.

Final Score - Moravian 6, Scranton 3

Singles
Jen Genevese (MC) defeated Erin Michalisin, 6-0, 6-3
Becky Deringer (MC) defeated Katie McClure, 6-0, 6-1
Maggie Leuzarder (UofS) defeated Missy Graeff, 6-1, 6-1
Marion Berry (MC) defeated Katie King, 6-1, 6-4
Lauren Castagna (MC) defeated Allison Hoffman, 6-1, 6-2
Ashlee Wydra (UofS) defeated Nicole Gruber, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MC) defeated Michalisin & Sheila Broadhea6, 8-3
Leuzarder & King (UofS) defeated Berry & Jillian Iacovelli, 9-8 (5)
Lea Ziegler & Meghan Meehan (MC) defeated Hoffman & Jennifer Dammer, 8-1

At Juniata College – Won 8-1

Moravian extended its overall winning streak to 25 straight matches and its Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth winning streak to 12 consecutive regular season contests with an 8-1 victory at Juniata College. The Greyhounds swept through the doubles matches for the second time this season with victories from the duos of senior Jennifer Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer, junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and senior Lea Ziegler and freshman Meghan Meehan. Earning singles wins for Moravian were Genevese, Deringer, Berry, junior Lauren Castagna and freshman Nicole Gruber.

Final Score - Moravian 8, Juniata 1

Singles
Jen Genevese (MC) defeated Elizabeth Osche, 6-3, 7-5
Becky Deringer (MC) defeated Jennifer Thompson, 6-2, 6-0
Lindsay DiPaolo (JC) defeated Missy Graeff, 6-1, 6-2
Marion Berry (MC) defeated Meghan Hudson, 6-2, 6-3
Lauren Castagna (MC) defeated Ann Shetter, 6-3, 6-0
Nicole Gruber (MC) defeated Steph Shaver, 6-3, 6-1

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MC) defeated DiPaola & Hudson, 8-3
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MC) defeated Osche & Thompson, 8-4
Lea Ziegler & Meghan Meehan (MC) defeated Shetter & Elizabeth Ghebreselassie, 8-6

At Lebanon Valley College – Won 7-2

The Greyhounds opened the 2002 season with a 7-2 victory over Lebanon Valley College in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth action. The win was the 24th in a row, dating back to the fall of 2000 for the two-time defending MAC Champion Greyhounds. Moravian swept the doubles action to open the match with victories from the teams of senior Jen Genevese and sophomore Becky Deringer, junior Marion Berry and sophomore Jillian Iacovelli and senior Jillian Simms and junior Lauren Castagna. Genevese, Deringer, Berry and freshman Nicole Gruber also earned singles wins for Moravian.

Final Score - Moravian 7, Lebanon Valley 2

Singles
Jen Genevese (MC) defeated Amora Cook, 6-0, 6-0
Becky Deringer (MC) defeated Jenelle Zeigler, 6-0, 6-1
Kristen Barone (LVC) defeated Lauren Castagna, 3-6, 6-4, 10-5
Marion Berry (MC) defeated Lindsey Noll, 6-3, 6-1
Kelly Stauffer (LVC) defeated Jillian Simms, 1-6, 7-5, 13-11
Nicole Gruber (MC) defeated Chris Jessen, 6-3, 6-1

Doubles
Genevese & Deringer (MC) defeated Cook & Zeigler, 8-1
Berry & Jillian Iacovelli (MC) defeated Barone & Stauffer, 8-4
Simms & Castagna (MC) defeated Robin Sotak & Jessen, 8-2