2023 Moravian University Softball News

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196 Hounds Achieve Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2023 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 196 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 2023 Spring semester.

Greyhounds huddle before taking on No. 1 Salisbury in 2023 NCAA DIII Softball Championship Finals
Top 10 Exciting Games of 2022-23 – No. 1 Softball Knocks Off Top Seed Salisbury to Open NCAA DIII Championship Finals

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2022-23 athletic campaign. The final contest in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 1 highlight – the softball team defeating top seed and No. 1 ranked Salisbury (Md.) University, 4-1, in the opening game of the 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Finals at East Texas Baptist University.

Images of games that missed the top 10 countdown
Top 10 Exciting Games of 2022-23 – What Missed The Countdown

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2022-23 athletic campaign. Before announcing the top event in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year, here is a look at the eight contests that received votes from the Moravian athletic administrators but missed out on making the Top 10.

The Greyhounds rush the field after winning the 2023 Landmark Conference Softball title
Top 10 Games of 2022-23 - #3 Softball Walks Off with Extra-Inning Win over Susquehanna for 2023 Landmark Conference Title

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2022-23 athletic campaign. The next contest in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 3 highlight – the softball squad posting a 2-1, eight-inning walk-off victory over Susquehanna University to claim the 2023 Landmark Conference Championship.

The Greyhounds get set for their first road trip to the Boston area and the NCAA Division III Medford (Mass.) Regional at Tufts University on May 16 in front of Johnston Hall.
Go Behind the Scenes with the Softball Team on the Road to the 2023 NCAA DIII Tournament

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball squad takes you on a behind the scenes trip as the Greyhounds traveled to Boston, Massachusetts twice and Marshall, Texas to participate in the 2023 NCAA Division III Medford (Mass.) Regional, Cambridge (Mass.) Super Regional and NCAA Division III Championship Series at East Texas Baptist University.

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Top 10 Games of 2022-23 - #8 Softball Defeats Tufts in Eight Innings for NCAA Regional Title

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2022-23 athletic campaign. The next event in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 8 highlight – the softball team defeating No. 7 Tufts (Mass.) University, 4-1 in eight innings over two days to capture the 2023 NCAA Division III Medford (Mass.) Regional Championship, the program’s sixth regional title.

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155 Greyhounds Honored on 2023 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2023 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 155 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.

Greyhound softball ranked No. 6 in NFCA poll
Moravian Ranked Sixth in Final 2023 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Top 25 Poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- The Moravian University softball squad is ranked sixth in the final 2023 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Top 25 Poll released this week.

Thunderstorms at East Texas Baptist University.
Hounds vs. Thunder Under Lightning Delay at NCAA DIII Championships

MARSHALL, Texas --- The elimination game between the Moravian University softball team and No. 5 Trine (Ind.) University at the 2023 NCAA Division III Softball Championship Tournament at East Texas Baptist is under a weather delay until at least 9:00 p.m. CDT.

The Greyhounds are honored after falling to No. 5 Trine (Ind.) University in the 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament as Moravian's season ends in a tie for fifth in the postseason. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds See 2023 Season End at NCAA Division III Championships with Loss to No. 5 Trine

MARSHALL, Texas. --- The Moravian University softball team fell to No. 5 Trine (Ind.) University, 12-4 in five innings, in an elimination game Saturday night at Bell Park at Taylor Field in the 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament hosted by East Texas Baptist University.

Junior shortstop Ajala Elmore connects for the Greyhounds' first hit of the game versus No. 2 Berry (Ga.) College on the second 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament hosted by East Texas Baptist University. Photo by Christine Fox
Moravian Falls to No. 2 Berry on Second Day of 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament

MARSHALL, Texas. --- The Moravian University softball squad fell to No. 2 Berry (Ga.) College, 8-1, Friday on the second day of the 2023 NCAA Division III Softball Championship Tournament being hosted by East Texas Baptist University as the Greyhounds fell into the elimination bracket.

Sophomore Madi Cunningham delivers a pitch versus No. 1 Salisbury University in the opening game of the 2023 NCAA Division III World Series at East Texas Baptist University. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Knock Off No. 1 Salisbury to Open Play at 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament

MARSHALL, Texas. --- The Moravian University softball team scored four runs in the top of the second on the way to a 4-1 lead over No. 1 Salisbury (Md.) University in the opening game of the 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament hosted by East Texas Baptist University Thursday. 

The Greyhounds celebrate with the 2023 NCAA Division III Cambridge (Mass.) Super Regional Championship at No. 16 MIT.
Greyhounds Draw No. 1 Salisbury (Md.) University in Opening Round of 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament

MARSHALL, Texas --- The Moravian University softball squad will face No. 1 Salisbury (Md.) University on Thursday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament being hosted by East Texas Baptist University as the Greyhounds make their fourth appearance in Division III Championship round and first since 2010.

The Greyhounds celebrate their 2023 NCAA Division III Cambridge (Mass.) Super Regional Championship and punching their ticket to the NCAA Division III World Series.
Moravian Sweeps No. 16 MIT to Win 2023 NCAA DIII Cambridge (Mass.) Super Regional & Advance to the Championship Tournament For Fourth Time In Program History

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --- The Moravian University softball squad needed two wins to keep its season alive, and the Greyhounds swept No. 16 and host Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 5-2 and 8-0 in five innings Saturday to capture the 2023 NCAA Division III Cambridge (Mass.) Super Regional to stay alive and advance to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament for the fourth time in program history.

Sophomore third baseman Holly Walter connects on a double during the fifth inning to help the Greyhounds score a run at No. 16 MIT in the first game of the 2023 NCAA Division III Super Regionals.
Greyhounds Fall to No. 16 MIT in Opening Game of NCAA DIII Super Regional

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --- The Moravian University softball team fell to host No. 16 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 5-1, in the opening game of the 2023 NCAA Division III Super Regional in Cambridge, Massachusetts Friday afternoon. 

The Greyhounds after winning the NCAA Division III Medford (Mass.) Regional
Moravian Heading to No. 16 MIT For 2023 NCAA Division III Super Regional May 26-27

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian University softball team will travel to No. 16 Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the 2023 NCAA Division III Super Regional as the Greyhounds make their third appearance in Super Regional after winning their sixth NCAA Division III Regional title last weekend at No. 7 Tufts University.