2020 Moravian College Softball News

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Moravian's student-athletes on the Johnston Hall Court during the 2019-20 SAAC Kickoff event in August 2019.
209 Hounds Garner Dean's List Accolades for Spring 2020

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 209 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 2020 Spring semester.

Top 10 Games Of 2019-20 - #6 Softball Scored Six Times In Ninth For Extra Inning Win Over John Carroll University In Season Opener
Top 10 Games Of 2019-20 - #6 Softball Scored Six Times In Ninth For Extra Inning Win Over John Carroll University In Season Opener

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is continuing its look back at its 2019-20 athletic campaign. The next event in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 6 highlight – the softball team scoring six runs in the top of the ninth inning for an 8-3, extra-inning victory over John Carroll (Ohio) University to begin the 2020 season in Florida.

Lauren Goetz and Shannon Brogan earn CoSIDA Academic All-District honors.
Brogan & Goetz Earn Division III Softball CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College junior second baseman Shannon Brogan and senior first baseman Lauren Goetz have been selected to the 2020 Academic All-District Softball Team, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for NCAA Division III schools in District IV.

Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll
73 Hounds Garner Spots on 2020 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has announced its 2020 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, which recognized 73 student-athletes from Moravian College. The honorees were selected from all eight Landmark Conference institutions with a total of 617 student-athletes.

Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team
43 Greyhound Seniors Named to 2020 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The unprecedented cancellation of spring sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic was especially painful for the senior class of 2020. The Landmark Conference is honoring this class of student-athletes as the conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team, to celebrate them for their years of contributions to their respective programs at each of the conference’s eight member schools.

Moravian softball seniors Samantha O'Keefe, Emily Stanilious, Lauren Goetz and Paige Lesher.
Moravian Honors 2020 Softball Seniors

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- With their 2020 season cancelled after 10 games by COVID-19, the Moravian College Department of Athletics & Recreation today honors the four senior members of the Greyhounds' softball team that missed out on their Senior Day.

Clockwise from upper left - women's volleyball with Bethlehem Special Olympics, men's lacrosse at William Penn Elementary School field day, women's basketball at Play4Kay Pink Zone Clinic, baseball making blankets on Heritage Day.
Moravian Student-Athletes & Athletic Staff Complete More Than 2,700 Hours of Community Service in 2019-20

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College's nearly 425 student-athletes have completed 2,795 hours of community service throughout the 2019-20 academic year.

Blue & Grey Field as Greyhounds ranked No. 21 in final 2020 NFCA Division III Top 25 Poll.
Greyhounds Finish Abbreviated 2020 Season Ranked No. 21 in Final NFCA Division III Top 25 Poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- The Moravian College softball squad has finished the 2020 season ranked No. 21 in the final 2020 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Top 25 Poll.

Moravian's student-athletes on the Johnston Hall Court during the 2019-20 SAAC Kickoff event in August 2019.
135 Greyhounds Earn Dean’s Honor List Accolades For Fall 2019

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 135 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 2019 Fall semester.

Lauren Goetz selected as Landmark Conference Softball Athlete of the Week
Goetz Selected as Landmark Conference Softball Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian College senior first baseman Lauren Goetz has been named one of the Landmark Conference Softball Athletes of the Week.

Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society logo
Moravian Welcomes 64 Student-Athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics & Recreation welcomes 64 student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, in the Greyhounds’ third year with the organization.

Senior Lauren Goetz gets ready to swing at a pitch during the 2019 Landmark Conference Tournament at Blue & Grey Field.
Greyhounds Win Two More at PFX Spring Games to Head Home at 9-1

CLERMONT, Fla. --- The Moravian College softball team completed its trip to the PFX Spring games at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida on Friday, defeating Lebanon Valley College, 5-3, and Plymouth State (N.H.) University, 9-5.

Junior Shannon Brogan connects with a pitch during the 2019 Landmark Conference Tournament at Blue & Grey Field.
Three Hounds Reach Milestones as Moravian Posts Two Five-Inning Victories at Spring Games

CLERMONT, Fla. --- The Moravian College softball team had three players reach milestones in the first game of two five-inning victories Thursday at the PFX Spring Games in Clermont, Florida as the Greyhounds defeated Adrian (Mich.) College, 15-3, and Widener University, 8-0.

Junior Maddisen Bieber waits for a pitch during the 2019 Landmark Conference Tournament at Blue & Grey Field.
Greyhounds Split Contests at PFX Spring Games in Florida

CLERMONT, Fla. --- The Moravian College softball team split a pair of contests at the PFX Spring Games in Clermont, Florida Wednesday as the Greyhounds defeated Johnson & Wales (R.I.) University, 10-8, before falling to Eastern Nazarene (Mass.) College, 5-1, for the squad’s first setback of the season.

Victoria Smith named Landmark Conference Softball Player of the Week.
Smith Named Landmark Conference Softball Player of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian College sophomore outfielder Victoria Smith has been named as the Landmark Conference Softball Player of the Week for her performance last week.

Senior Emily Stanilious slides into second base during a game versus The University of Scranton in the 2019 Landmark Conference Tournament at Blue & Grey Field.
Hounds Move to 4-0 with Two More Wins at PFX Spring Games in Florida

CLERMONT, Fla. --- The Moravian College softball team won two games at the PFX Spring Games in Clermont, Florida Monday to improve to 4-0 as the Greyhounds defeated Neumann University, 11-1 in six innings, and Alvernia University, 6-3.