2013-14 Moravian College Field Hockey News

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Landmark Conference Symposium
Moravian Participates in Landmark Women's Coaching Symposium

MADISON, N.J. – More than 30 female administrators, coaches, and student-athletes from across the Landmark Conference gathered at Drew University June 2-3 for the first Landmark Women’s Coaching Symposium. Each member institution was able to send multiple representatives to participate.

2013-14 Matte Award
Matte Award Back at Moravian for First Time in 11 Years

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- For the 14th time in the 27-year history of the award but for the first time since the end of the 2002-03 academic year, the Matte Award will be spending the next year at Moravian. College after the Greyhounds bested rival Muhlenberg College, 10-6, this year.

2014 College Connect Day in Breidegam Fieldhouse to teach sports skills
Moravian Hosts Another College Connect with William Penn

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- For the second time this academic year, Moravian College hosted nearby William Penn Elementary School students in a College Connect program Thursday morning.

2014 Moravian College Special Olympics Basketball Tournament
SAAC Hosts 2nd Annual Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted its 2nd Annual Special Olympics Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 5 in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse in conjunction with NCAA Division III Week. The event was a huge success as every player, coach and spectator left the gym with a smile on their face.

2014 Student-Athlete Day
Moravian Hosts Student-Athlete Appreciation Event

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College hosted its annual National Student-Athlete Appreciation event in Johnston Hall Thursday evening in conjunction with the thrid annual NCAA Division III Week running from April 7-14.

2014 NCAA Division III Week
Moravian Participating in 3rd Annual NCAA Division III Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is joining with schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially began on Monday, April 7 and runs through Sunday, April 13.

Four Hounds Named NFHCA Scholars of Distinction
Four Hounds Named NFHCA Scholars of Distinction

GLEN ALLEN, Va. --- Junior Taylor Holly, Rebecca Hamel and freshmen Kyla Rodrigues and Erin Tiwold of the Moravian College field hockey team have been named to the 2013 Gladiator by SGI/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III Scholars of Distinction announced Thursday.

10 Greyhounds Named to NFHCA National Academic Squad
10 Greyhounds Named to NFHCA National Academic Squad

GLEN ALLEN, Va. --- Ten members of the Moravian College field hockey team have been named to the 2013 Gladiator by SGI/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III National Academic Squad announced by the NFHCA.

Moravian sophomore student-athletes participate in Leadership Conference
Moravian SAAC Hosts Sophomore Leadership Event

The Moravian College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the 2014 Sophomore Athlete Leadership Event on Monday, Jan. 20 in the Haupert Union Building and Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex.

2013 Landmark Conference Fall Sportsmanship Team
Landmark Conference Announces All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. – For the first time in Landmark Conference history, 45 student-athletes have been named to the All-Sportsmanship Team, which includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.

2013 Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll
29 Greyhounds Named to Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has recognized 267 student-athletes including 29 from Moravian College by selecting them for the 2013 Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll. The honorees were selected from all eight Landmark Conference institutions.

Duffin & Badessa Selected for Landmark All-Conference Honors
Duffin & Badessa Selected for Landmark All-Conference Honors

TOWSON, Md. – Junior midfielder Catherine Duffin was selected as the first ever Landmark All-Conference First Team honoree in Moravian College field hockey history and senior forward Kerriann Badessa was named to the All-Conference Second Team in the Landmark Conference 2013 awards released Tuesday morning.

Badessa Leads Field Hockey Rally in 4-3 Win at Goucher
Badessa Leads Field Hockey Rally in 4-3 Win at Goucher

TOWSON, Md. --- Senior forward Kerriann Badessa scored a pair of second half goals as the Moravian College field hockey team shook off the rust of a two-week layoff to rally from a 3-1 halftime deficit for a 4-3 Landmark Conference win over host Goucher College Saturday on the final day of the 2013 regular season.

Greyhounds Give Elementary School a Taste of College Athletics
Greyhounds Give Elementary School a Taste of College Athletics

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – College may still be a decade away for the first and second grade classes at William Penn Elementary School, but it’s never too early to show them what it means to be a Hound.

The Greyhound defensive unit ranks 10th in the nation with 16 defensive saves. From left to right (with their save statistics): Emily Marley (4), Bryn Tafuri (1), Andrea Eck (GK), Erin Gilbert (7) and Valerie Male (1).
Greyhounds’ Teamwork on Defense Reflected in DIII Statistics

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Moravian College field hockey team has worked as a unit all season long to keep the ball out of the cage.

Field Hockey Comeback Falls Short in 2-1 Loss at Juniata
Field Hockey Comeback Falls Short in 2-1 Loss at Juniata

HUNTINGTON, Pa. – The Moravian College field hockey team launched a second-half comeback from a two-goal deficit against Juniata College, but the Eagles held on for a 2-1 victory on their home turf on Saturday afternoon in Landmark Conference action.