2021 Moravian University Football News

Season
180 student-athletes named to the Spring 2022 Dean's Honors List.
181 Hounds Receive Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2022 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 181 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 2022 Spring semester.

Nate Boyle scores overtime winning touchdown at Gettysburg
Top 10 Exciting Games of 2021-22 – No. 5 Football Rallies from 10-0 Deficit in Fourth Quarter for Overtime Win at Gettysburg

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2021-22 athletic campaign. The next contest in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 5 highlight – the football team rallying from a 10-0 deficit to start the fourth quarter in a 16-13 overtime win at Gettysburg College.

football team running on field with logos for 2022 opponents
Moravian Football Begins 2022 with New Opponent on September 3

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University football team is scheduled to begin the 2022 season on Saturday, September 3 with a non-conference game at The College of New Jersey, kicking off at 12:00 p.m. in the Greyhounds’ only non-conference game of the fall and the first-ever meeting on the gridiron between the Blue and Grey and the Lions.

Football team celebrates overtime win
Top 10 Exciting Games of 2021-22 – No. 8 Football Rallies for Double Overtime Victory at McDaniel

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2021-22 athletic campaign. The next contest in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 8 highlight – the football squad rallying for a 37-31, double-overtime win at McDaniel College on October 30.

Whitetail golf club
Greyhounds Hosting Annual Gridiron Golf Outing on July 9

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University football program will be hosting its Annual Gridiron Golf Outing on Saturday, July 9 at Whitetail Golf Club.

The awards table at a previous Senior Athlete Awards event.
Moravian to Video Stream 2022 Senior Athlete Award Ceremony Live on May 5

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will be offering live video streaming of its 2022 Senior Athlete Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 5.

Moravian football at Be The Match registration.
Moravian Football Hosting Annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on April 18

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University football team is set to host the program’s annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on Monday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Johnston Hall.

Seven senior members of the Moravian University football squad have been named to the 2022 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society.
Seven Hounds Named to 2022 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society

IRVING, Texas --- Seven senior Moravian University football student-athletes – defensive lineman Collin Frost, defensive lineman Brady Hornbaker, offensive lineman Craig Krug, defensive back Connor Lyon, defensive lineman Brandon Nemeth, offensive lineman Frank Sallusti and offensive lineman Jaequan Swint have been named to the 2022 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for their excellence in academics. The group gives Moravian a total of 65 NFF Hampshire Honor Society members in 16 years.

Moravian honors 81 student-athletes with Chi Alpha Sigma Athlete Honor Society induction inside Johnston Hall.
Moravian Honors 81 Student-Athletes with Chi Alpha Sigma Athlete Honor Society Induction

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics & Recreation welcomed 81 student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, in the Greyhounds’ fifth year with the organization Thursday in Johnston Hall.

Moravian University is participating in 11th annual NCAA D3Week from April 4-10.
Moravian University Participating in 11th Annual NCAA D3Week from April 4-10

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is joining with more than 440 schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially runs from Monday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, April 10.

L.J. Smith sat down with Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator, Jeff Pukszyn, discussing his days as a student-athlete, concluding his 11th season as the head coach of the Moravian Greyhounds Football program.
Jeff Pukszyn Closes Out Fall Recaps on the Hounds' Huddle Podcast

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The final episode of the Fall Recaps on the Hounds' Huddle, featuring Head Football Coach Jeff Pukszyn, has been released by the Moravian University athletic department Thursday afternoon.

Dean's Honor List graphic with 166 and Comenius Hall in the background
166 Hounds Garner Dean's Honors List Accolades for Fall 2021 Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 166 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the College for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2021 Fall semester.

The Moravian University Athletic Department has launched a Sideline Store in conjunction with BSN to allow fans to purchase gear as they follow the Greyhounds.
Moravian Launches Athletic Apparel Store with BSN

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Athletic Department has launched a Sideline Store in conjunction with BSN to allow fans to purchase gear as they follow the Greyhounds.

Centennial Conference academic honor roll graphic with picture of crowd at Rocco Calvo Field.
Ten Greyhounds Earn Spots on 2021 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll

LANCASTER, Pa. --- Ten members of the Moravian University football team have earned spots on the 2021 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll that includes 215 football players among the 975 student-athletes honored by the conference.

Thank you graphic for Athletics Giving Challenge with 1,959 donors and $141,047 dollars raised.
Moravian Thanks Over 1,950 Donors During the 3rd Athletics Giving Challenge from October 28 - November 7

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation says Thank You to more than 1,950 donors that supported the Greyhounds’ Third Athletics Giving Challenge from October 28 to November 7, 2021.

Nate Boyle, Jackson Buskirk, Nick Petros and Christopher Mills for Centennial Conference Postseason awards
Boyle, Buskirk & Petros Named to Centennial All-Conference Teams; Mills Honored on All-Sportsmanship Squad

LANCASTER, Pa. --- The Moravian University football squad has had three student-athletes named to the 2021 Centennial All-Conference Teams with sophomore running back Nate Boyle and senior defensive back Jackson Buskirk selected to the Second Team and senior wide receiver Nick Petros picked on the Honorable Mention squad. Senior quarterback Christopher Mills was named to the Centennial Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team.