2023-24 Moravian University Women's Track & Field News

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Head shots from women's track & field/cross country CSC Academic All-District
Five Hounds Selected to College Sports Communicators Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University senior Vicky Donovan, juniors Abby Giamoni, Rachael Goodman and Amber Poniktera and sophomore Tara Smurla have been selected to the 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country Team for NCAA Division III schools.

Moravian and Landmark Conference logos for Academic Honor Roll Graphic
160 Greyhounds Honored on 2024 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 160 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.

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193 Hounds Achieve Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2024 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 193 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 2024 Spring semester.

Senior Lexi Groff on the awards podium with her fifth place trophy after earning All-America honors at the 2024 NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships in Myrtle Beach. Photo by d3photography.com
Groff Earns All-America Honors at NCAA Outdoor National Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team had senior Lexi Groff earn All-America honors at the 2024 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships Friday at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.

Lexi Groff high jumping for Honey Stinger graphic
Groff Honored as Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior Lexi Groff from the Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team has been honored the Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger for her performance last week.

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Seven Greyhounds Garner 2024 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Metro Region Honors

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- The Moravian University women’s track & field team has had seven student-athletes selected for eight spots on the 2024 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region.

Lexi Groff and Jerome Luckey competing in the high jump
Groff & Luckey Qualify for 2024 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian University men’s and women’s track & field squads have had senior Lexi Groff and sophomore Jerome Luckey selected as part of the field for the 2024 NCAA Division III Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championships that will be hosted at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on May 23-24.

Headshots of Spring All-Sportsmanship Team
Ten Hounds Honored on 2024 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 76 student-athletes including ten from Moravian University to the 2024 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.

Senior Lexi Groff clears the bar in the high jump at the 2024 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at SUNY Cortland. Photo courtesy of Wyatt Eaton, Elizabethtown College Athletic Communications.
Groff Wins High Jump at All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships

CORTLAND, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad scored 19 points including 15 on Saturday to finish tied for 18th of 43 schools scoring points at the 2024 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at SUNY Cortland that finished on Thursday.

Sophomore Tara Smurla races in the 10,000-meter run at the 2024 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at SUNY Cortland. Photo courtesy of Wyatt Eaton, Elizabethtown College Athletic Communications
Smurla Finishes Fifth in 10K on Opening Day of 2024 AARTFC Outdoor Meet

CORTLAND, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team earned four points and is 25th of 31 schools scoring points on the first day of competition at the 2024 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at SUNY Cortland Wednesday.

Senior Lexi Groff clears the bar during the high jump in the 2024 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Groff Sets Moravian & Landmark Record in High Jump at Widener

CHESTER, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad competed in the Widener University Last Chance Qualifying meet Monday with two regional qualifying marks and a school and conference record. 

headshots for women's track & field all-conference honorees
Greyhounds Have 11 Garner Landmark Women's Track & Field All-Conference Honors; Giamoni Selected as Track Performer of the Year

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad has had had 11 student-athletes garner 18 All-Conference selections from the Landmark Conference for their performances at the 2024 Landmark Outdoor Championships last weekend hosted by Elizabethtown College as the Greyhounds took third in the championships.

Abby Giamoni for honey stinger
Giamoni Named Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Junior Abby Giamoni from the Moravian University women’s track & field team has been named the Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger for her performance last week.

Junior Abby Giamoni races in the 200-meter dash during the 2024 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Women Take Third at 2024 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championship; Giamoni Honored as Track Performer of the Year

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team took third at the 2024 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships with 142.5 points after the second day of competition hosted by Elizabethtown College Sunday to complete the meet. 

Sophomore Tara Smurla leads the 10,000-meter run at the 2024 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track.
Smurla Wins 10K on Opening Day of Landmark Conference Championships

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad captured one event title on the opening day of the 2024 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships being hosted by Elizabethtown College Saturday. The Hounds are in second place after six events have been scored.

2023 student-athlete graduation picture
Moravian to Video Stream Graduation Ceremony for Women’s Tennis and Track & Field Programs on May 6

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will be hosting a special graduation ceremony for the senior members of the women’s tennis and men’s and women’s track & field programs on Monday, May 6 in Foy Hall at 6:00 p.m., and the ceremony will be streamed live on the Greyhound Sports Network at https://landmarknetwork.tv/moravian/.