2020-21 Moravian College Men's Basketball News

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2021 Spring semester academic highlights - 45 students with 4.0 GPA, 186 named to Dean's List and 292 with 3.0 GPA or higher
186 Greyhounds Garner Dean's Honors List Accolades for 2021 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 186 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 Spring semester.

2021 Moravian Hall of Fame inductees
2021 Moravian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for October 8 in Johnston Hall

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is set to welcome its 2021 Hall of Fame Induction class on Friday, October 8 in Johnston Hall.

John Makuvek Field behind Landmark Conference spring academic honor roll.
142 Greyhounds Honored on 2021 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2021 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today, with 1,203 student-athletes receiving recognition including 142 from Moravian College. The Honor Roll recognizes all winter and spring student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

Moravian's 2021 Chi Alpha Sigma Induction Class
Moravian Honors 71 Student-Athletes with Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society Induction

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics & Recreation welcomed 71 student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, in the Greyhounds’ fourth year with the organization Thursday in Johnston Hall.

landmark conference all-sportsmanship graphic
Four Greyhounds Honored on 2021 Landmark Conference Winter All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 44 student-athletes including four from Moravian College to the 2020-21 Winter 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.

matt o'connor and keith otto on the court in johnston hall during the 2021 season.
O'Connor & Otto Named to 2021 Landmark Men's Basketball All-Conference Second Team

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian College senior guard Matt O'Connor and Keith Otto have been named to the 2021 Landmark Men’s Basketball All-Conference Second Team.

A shot heads towards the basket in the men's game versus The University of Scranton on February 16.
Moravian Ends Abbreviated 2021 Men's Basketball Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Out of an abundance of caution, the Moravian College men’s basketball team has ended its abbreviated 2021 season prior to the end of the regular season this weekend due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Greyhounds get set for tip-off in a non-conference game versus Marymount (Va.) University in Johnston Hall on February 20.
Moravian Falls at Lancaster Bible in Final Non-Conference Game of Shortened 2021 Season

LANCASTER, Pa. --- The Moravian College men’s basketball team fell to host Lancaster Bible College, 67-57, Tuesday evening in the Greyhounds’ final non-conference contest of the shortened 2021 season. 

Keith Otto set to inbound the ball in the second half versus The University of Scranton in Johnston Hall earlier this season.
Otto's Career-High 30 Points Leads Greyhounds to Non-Conference Win at Cairn

LANGHORNE, Pa. --- The Moravian College men’s basketball squad posted its first win of the shortened 2021 season with an 88-80 non-conference win at Cairn University Monday evening as senior guard Keith Otto scored a career-high 30 points for the Greyhounds.

Matt O'Connor shoots a three-pointer from the corner in the second half versus Marymount (Va.) in Johnston Hall.
Moravian Sees Three Score in Double Figures in Non-Conference Loss to Marymount (Va.)

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College men?s basketball team had three players score in double figures, but the Greyhounds ended up falling to visiting Marymount (Va.) University, 89-78, in non-conference action in Johnston Hall Saturday afternoon. 

Team images in background with donor and amount raised totals from athletics giving challenge on top
Moravian Thanks More Than 1,600 Donors During Athletics Giving Challenge from January 21-31

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation says Thank You to more than 1,600 donors that supported the Greyhounds’ Athletics Giving Challenge from January 21-31.

Joe Paulillo '23 at the foul line in the second half versus The University of Scranton in Johnston Hall.
Hounds Fall to Scranton in Landmark Conference Action

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College men’s basketball team fell to visiting The University of Scranton, 89-62, in Landmark Conference action in Johnston Hall Tuesday evening.

Mike DiPietro '24 passes the ball during the first half versus Catholic University of America in Johnston Hall on February 14.
Greyhounds Drop Landmark Conference Contest to Catholic in Return to Johnston Hall

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College men’s basketball squad returned to Johnston Hall for a three-game homestand after three consecutive road contests, but the Greyhounds dropped a 74-51 decision to visiting The Catholic University of America in Landmark Conference action Sunday afternoon. 

Alex Dietz '24 passes the ball in a game at The University of Scranton on February 9. (Timothy R. Dougherty / Double Eagle Photography)
Greyhounds Drop Close Landmark Conference Game at Catholic

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Moravian College men’s basketball team had a two-point lead with just under four minutes remaining but ended up dropping a close 58-56 Landmark Conference game at The Catholic University of America on Friday evening. 

Nate Dougherty '23 dribbles at the University of Scranton on February 9. (Timothy R. Dougherty / Double Eagle Photography)
Moravian Falls at Scranton in Landmark Conference Action

SCRANTON, Pa. --- The Moravian College men’s basketball squad fell to The University of Scranton, 90-76, in Landmark Conference action at the John Long Center in Scranton Tuesday evening as the Greyhounds played for the third time five days while the Royals were seeing their first action of the abbreviated 2021 season.

Greg Eck '21 get set to shoot a free throw versus Juniata College in Johnston Hall on February 5.
Greyhounds Drop Landmark Conference Contest at Juniata

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian College men’s basketball team dropped its first road game of the shortened 2021 season, falling at Juniata College, 66-53, in Landmark Conference action Sunday afternoon.