2026 Moravian University Softball News

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Four Hounds Selected to 2026 NFCA Division III All-Region V Teams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- Moravian University senior pitcher/outfielder Sarah DeStefano and junior utility player Kyra Holtje have been selected to the 2026 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III All-Region V First Team while senior third baseman Sydney Andrews earned a spot on the All-Region Second Team and junior centerfielder Shayla Morgan was honored on the Third Team.

Senior captains Marcie Silberman and Sydney Andrews hold up the Greyhounds ticket to the 2026 NCAA Division III Super Regionals after winning the Bethlehem, Pa. Regional at Blue & Grey Field. Photo by Christine Fox
Moravian Heading to No. 5 Linfield (Ore.) for NCAA Division III Super Regional on May 21-22

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian University softball team is set for its fifth appearance in the NCAA Division III National Championship Super Regionals, and the Greyhounds are heading to No. 5 Linfield (Ore.) University on Thursday and Friday, May 21-22.

The Greyhounds in the outfield after a 7-0 win over Cortland in the NCAA Division III Bethlehem, Pa. Regional to punch the program's ticket to its third Super Regional in the last four years. Photo by Christine Fox
Fast Start Leads Greyhounds to 2026 NCAA DIII Bethlehem, Pa. Regional Title over Cortland & Berth in Super Regionals

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball team scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning on the way to a 7-0 lead over SUNY Cortland in the championship round of the 2026 Bethlehem, Pa. Regional at Blue & Grey Field Saturday as the Greyhounds earned a berth to the NCAA Division III Super Regionals next week.

Senior pitcher Sarah DeStefano delivers a pitch versus No. 21 Westfield State (Mass.) University in the NCAA Division III Bethlehem, Pa. Regional at Blue & Grey Field. Photo by Elliot Schott
Moravian Walks Off with Extra Inning Win over No. 21 Westfield State to Reach NCAA DIII Regional Championship Round

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball squad walked off with a 2-1, eight-inning win over No. 21 Westfield State (Mass.) University in the winner’s bracket game of the 2026 NCAA Division III Bethlehem (Pa.) Regional at Blue & Grey Field Friday to reach the championship round of the tournament. 

The Greyhounds greet junior Kyra Holtje at the plate after a two-run homer versus Bowdoin (Maine) College in the 2026 NCAA Division III Bethlehem, Pa. Regional at Blue & Grey Field. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Open NCAA DIII Bethlehem, Pa. Regional with 6-2 Win over Bowdoin (Maine)

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball team opened the 2026 NCAA Division III Bethlehem, Pa. Regional with a 6-2 victory over Bowdoin (Maine) College at Blue & Grey Field Thursday to advance to the Winner’s Bracket game on Friday.

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Ten Hounds Honored on 2026 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 94 student-athletes including ten from Moravian University to the 2026 Spring 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.

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Moravian to Video Stream Graduation Ceremony for Softball and Women’s Tennis Programs on May 11

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will be hosting a special graduation ceremony for the senior members of the softball and women’s tennis programs on Monday, May 11 in the Haupert Union Building Room 410 at 6:00 p.m.

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DeStefano Selected as Moravian Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior pitcher/right fielder Sarah DeStefano of the Moravian University softball team has been selected as the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

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Moravian Set to Host NCAA Division III Regional at Blue & Grey Field from May 14-16

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian University softball team is set for its 22nd appearance in the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament as the Greyhounds have been selected as a regional host for the third straight spring with action Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16 at Blue & Grey Field in Bethlehem.

The Greyhounds celebrate punching their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament after winning the 2026 Landmark Conference title over The Catholic University of America at Blue & Grey Field in the if necessary game of the tournament. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Wins Fourth Straight & 13th Overall Landmark Conference Title with 4-2 Victory over Catholic in If Necessary Contest

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seeded Moravian University softball squad needed to play the if necessary game of the Landmark Conference Tournament for the sixth time in tournament history before winning the program’s fourth straight and 13th Landmark Conference Championship at Blue & Grey Field Sunday after splitting two games with second seed The Catholic University of America, falling 1-0 in ten innings in the first championship round game and winning the title with a 4-2 victory in the final game.

The Greyhounds celebrate senior Marcie Silberman's home run versus Drew University in the Landmark Conference Tournament at Blue & Grey Field.
Greyhounds Win Twice on Opening Day of 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament to Move into Championship Round

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball team defeated fifth seed Wilkes University, 3-1, and second seed The Catholic University of America, 7-4, on the opening day of the 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament at Blue & Grey Field Friday.

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Five Greyhounds Selected to 2026 Landmark Softball All-Conference Teams; DeStefano & Holtje Garner Major Awards

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University softball team has had five student-athletes selected to the 2026 Landmark All-Conference Teams senior pitcher/outfielder Sarah DeStefano named as the Landmark Conference Pitcher of the Year for the second straight season and junior pitcher/utility player Kyra Holthe honored as Landmark Conference Player of the Year.

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Moravian Set to Host 2026 Landmark Conference Softball Tournament at Blue & Grey Field on May 8-10

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball team is set for its 31st straight postseason appearance as the Greyhounds earned the top seed for the 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament that begins on Friday, May 8 at Blue & Grey Field in Bethlehem.

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Andrews Selected as Landmark Conference Softball Player of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior third baseman Sydney Andrews has been selected as the Landmark Conference Softball Player of the Week for her performances last week.

Senior Marcie Silberman hits the ball in a Landmark Conference doubleheader at Blue & Grey Field versus The Catholic University of America this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Sweeps Juniata to Close Out 2026 Regular Season

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball squad swept host Juniata College, 4-1 and 15-2 in five innings, in Landmark Conference action Saturday to close out the 2026 regular season.

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Derickson & DeStefano Selected as Landmark Conference Softball Player & Pitcher of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior shortstop Samantha Derickson and senior pitcher/right fielder Sarah DeStefano has been selected as the Landmark Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week for their performances last week.