2024 Moravian University Baseball News

Season
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Top 10 Games of 2023-24 - #4 Baseball Rallies from 6-0 Deficit to Defeat Catholic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign. The next contest in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 4 highlight – the baseball squad rallying from a 6-0 deficit to defeat The Catholic University of America, 8-6, in the opening game of a series.

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Moravian Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees; Ceremony Set for October 25

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- John Byrne ’82; Jenna Carmon Hegarty ’12; Joe Moore ’04; Bruce Morris ’89; Brian Reckenbeil ’09; Jon Van Valkenburg ’77 and Paul Woodling ’94 make up the class of 2024 that will be inducted into the Moravian Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2010 softball squad will also be inducted on Friday, October 25 in Johnston Hall as part of Moravian’s Homecoming Weekend.

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160 Greyhounds Honored on 2024 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 160 student-athletes from Moravian University. The Honor Roll recognizes all winter and spring student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

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Trio of Greyhounds Honored on College Sports Communicators Baseball Academic All-District

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University graduate student Chris Pow, senior Matt Madigan and sophomore Ross Huffman have been honored on the 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Baseball Team for NCAA Division III schools.

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193 Hounds Achieve Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2024 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 193 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the University for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2024 Spring semester.

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Ten Hounds Honored on 2024 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 76 student-athletes including ten from Moravian University to the 2024 Spring All-Sportsmanship Team. The All-Sportsmanship Team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.

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Cherkas, Ciaccio & Pow Named to 2024 Landmark Baseball All-Conference Teams

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University baseball squad has had senior designated hitter Cole Cherkas named to the 2024 Landmark Baseball All-Conference First Team while senior pitcher David Ciaccio and graduate student second baseman Chris Pow were selected to the Honorable Mention squad.

Senior shortstop Paul Croyle backhands a ball in the hole versus Juniata College at Gillespie Field. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Falls to Scranton in Final Game of 2024 Campaign

SCRANTON, Pa. --- The Moravian University baseball team fell to host The University of Scranton, 10-2, in Landmark Conference action Sunday to close out the 2024 season. 

Graduate student Chris Pow gets set to swing at a pitch versus Juniata College at Blue & Grey Field this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Drop Landmark Conference Doubleheader at Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. --- The Moravian University baseball squad dropped a Landmark Conference doubleheader at The University of Scranton Saturday, falling 8-5 and 12-3.

Freshman Nate McBride pitches versus The Catholic University of America at Gillespie Field. Photo by Marissa Williams '26
Moravian Drops Final Game of Landmark Conference Series at Elizabethtown

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University baseball squad dropped the final game of a Landmark Conference series at Elizabethtown College Wednesday, falling 7-1.

Senior center Matt Madigan at second after stealing the base versus Juniata College at Gillespie Field. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Hounds Hold on for a 13-12 Win at DeSales

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- The Moravian University baseball team held off a late rally from host DeSales University for a 13-12 non-conference victory under the lights Tuesday evening under the lights. 

The 2024 Moravian All-Athlete Banquet awards before the presentation in Johnson Hall.
Moravian Announces 2024 Award Winners at Second Annual All-Athlete Awards Banquet

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University honored its 2023-24 student-athletes with its Second Annual All-Athlete Awards Banquet in Johnston Hall Monday evening sponsored by the Greyhounds’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

The Greyhounds celebrated Senior Day at Gillespie Field prior to the Landmark Conference series finale versus The Catholic University of America. Photo by Christine Fox
Moravian Falls to Catholic on Senior Day at Gillespie Field

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University baseball squad fell to visiting The Catholic University of America, 6-2, in the final game of a Landmark Conference series at Gillespie Field as the Greyhounds celebrated Senior Day Sunday.

The Greyhounds celebrate freshman catcher Wyatt Harrar (#16) after a grand slam in the opener versus The Catholic University of America at Gillespie Field. Photo by Abby Smith '27
Greyhounds Split with Catholic to Start Landmark Conference Series

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University baseball team split a Landmark Conference doubleheader with The Catholic University of America to begin a conference series at Gillespie Field, winning the opener 8-6 before falling 1-0 in the nightcap Saturday. 

Graduate student third baseman Paul Hamilton swings during the Greyhounds' series finale with Drew University at Gillespie Field. Photo by Abby Smith '27
Moravian Rallies Late but Drops Series Finale to Drew

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University baseball squad looked to rally late but fell short in a 7-5 loss to Drew University to close out the Landmark Conference series between the schools Tuesday at Gillespie Field.

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Cherkas Named Landmark Conference Baseball Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior first baseman Cole Cherkas has been named the Landmark Conference Baseball Athlete of the Week for his performance last week.