Ali Bender

Ali Bender
Ali Bender
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Newmanstown, Pa.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Eastern Lebanon Country
Bio

2023-24: Bender was 12-2 in singles action and had a 9-3 doubles record with Leah Zolotareva

Personal: Daughter of Christa and Andrew Bender...Majoring in Political Science. 

News mentions
headshots of women's tennis all-conference honorees.
Four Greyhounds Selected to 2024 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior Mara Stapleton, sophomore Izzy Szmodis and freshmen Ali Bender and Leah Zolotareva have been selected to the 2024 Landmark Women’s Tennis All-Conference Teams.

Women's tennis doubles team for championship match graphic
Moravian Women Head to Drew for Landmark Conference Championship Match on May 4

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad will travel to top seed Drew University on Saturday, May 4 for the 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament Championship match beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Madison, New Jersey.

doubles team for playoff graphic
Greyhound Women to Host Scranton in Landmark Conference Semifinal on May 2

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The second seeded Moravian University women’s tennis squad is set to host third seed The University of Scranton on Thursday, May 2 in a 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament Semifinal match beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Hoffman Courts.

Senior Mara Stapleton gets set to return a backhand shot in singles action versus The University of Scranton at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Clinch Postseason Berth with Victory over Scranton

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad clinched its seventh consecutive postseason berth with a 6-3 victory over visiting The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference action at Hoffman Courts Sunday. 

Sophomore Izzy Szmodis serves to start doubles action versus Drew University at Hoffman Courts.
Moravian Drops First Landmark Conference Match of the Season in Setback to Drew

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team dropped its first Landmark Conference match of the 2023-24 season, falling to visiting Drew University, 6-3, at Hoffman Courts Tuesday as the Hounds lost for the first time since October 5. 

Freshman Ali Bender serves during her singles match versus Susquehanna University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Avery Saladino '24
Greyhounds Capture Eight Straight Victory with Defeat of Susquehanna

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad captured its eighth straight victory with a 9-0 sweep of Susquehanna University in Landmark Conference action at Hoffman Courts Saturday.

Senior Emily Masters returns a shot in doubles action versus Lycoming College in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse. Photo by Ashley Rodrigues '25
Moravian Women Sweep Lycoming

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team swept visiting Lycoming College, 9-0, in Landmark Conference action Sunday in a match played in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse due to the temperatures.

Freshman Sydney Shiffman returns a shot in doubles action versus Juniata College in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse. Photo by Christine Fox
Hounds Earn Sixth Consecutive Victory with Defeat of Juniata

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad defeated visiting Juniata College, 7-2, in Landmark Conference action in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse Saturday as the Greyhounds earned their sixth consecutive victory.

Senior Mara Stapleton and sophomore Izzy Szmodis wait for a serve in doubles action versus Penn State Abington at Hoffman Courts.
Moravian Women Shut Out Penn State Brandywine for Fifth Straight Victory

MEDIA, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team shut out Penn State Brandywine, 9-0, in non-conference action Sunday for the Greyhounds fifth straight victory.

Seniors Gabby Martin, Megan O'Brien, Emily Masters and Mara Stapleton honored on Senior Day at Hoffman Courts prior to playing Penn State Abington.
Greyhounds Record Third Consecutive Shutout, Blanking Penn State Abington on Senior Day

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad recorded its third consecutive shutout of the spring season, blanking visiting Penn State Abington, 9-0, in non-conference action at Hoffman Courts Saturday as the Greyhounds celebrated Senior Day.

Ali Bender for Landmark Conference awards graphic
Bender Honored as Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week

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

Senior Mara Stapleton gets ready to return a shot versus Immaculata University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Christine Fox
Moravian Blanks Immaculata in First Match at Hoffman Courts of the Spring

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team posted a 9-0 shutout of visiting Immaculata University in the Greyhounds’ first match of the spring at Hoffman Courts Friday afternoon.

Leah Zolotareva graphic for Landmark Athlete of the Week
Zolotareva Selected as Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week

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

Freshman Julia Bergman returns a shot in singles action versus East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse. Photo by graduate student Riley Spingler
Greyhounds Sweep NCAA DII East Stroudsburg to Start Spring Campaign

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad started the spring portion of the 2023-24 season with a 9-0 sweep of NCAA Division II East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse Tuesday.

Ali Bender about to serve in Landmark Award graphic
Bender Selected as Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week

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

Freshman Sydney Shifman returns a shot versus Alvernia University at Hoffman Courts. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Tops Alvernia to Complete Fall Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team defeated visiting Alvernia University, 7-2, in non-conference action Sunday afternoon at Howard Hoffman Courts as the Greyhounds completed the fall portion of their 2023-24 schedule with a 4-2 record.

Freshman Ali Bender gets set to serve in a match at DeSales University. Photo by Patrick Jacoby Photography
Hounds Fall in Tight Match at Albright

READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad fell to host Albright College, 5-4, in non-conference action Thursday afternoon. 

Senior Gabby Martin returns a shot at Hoffman Courts.
Greyhounds Earn Non-Conference Victory at DeSales

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team earned a 7-2 victory at DeSales University in non-conference action Sunday afternoon.

Leah Zolotareva for Landmark weekly honors
Zolotareva Honored Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week

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

Sophomore Izzy Szmodis returns a shot in doubles action in a match versus Goucher College at Hoffman Courts during the 2022-23 season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Shut Out Elizabethtown to Begin 2023-24 Landmark Conference Slate

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis team posted a 9-0 shutout of host Elizabethtown College Sunday in a match played indoors at the Bower Center to begin 2023-24 Landmark Conference season

Senior Mara Stapleton returns a shot in doubles action versus Goucher College at Hoffman Courts in March 2023. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Sweeps Muhlenberg to Begin 2023-24 Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s tennis squad began its 2023-24 season with a 9-0 sweep at Muhlenberg College in non-conference action Tuesday. 

Photos
East Stroudsburg vs. Moravian

2/27/2024 3:30 PM EST

Immaculata vs. Moravian

3/8/2024 3:00 PM EST

Penn St.-Abington vs. Moravian

3/16/2024 1:00 PM EDT

Juniata vs. Moravian

3/23/2024 1:00 PM EDT

Juniata vs. Moravian

3/23/2024 1:00 PM EDT

Lycoming vs. Moravian

3/24/2024 1:00 PM EDT

Drew vs. Moravian

4/9/2024 4:00 PM EDT