2021-22 Moravian University Women's Basketball News

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180 student-athletes named to the Spring 2022 Dean's Honors List.
181 Hounds Receive Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2022 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 181 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 2022 Spring semester.

Here is a look at the nine contests that received votes from the Moravian athletic administrators but missed out on making the Top 10 Ganes of 2021-22.
Top 10 Exciting Games of 2021-22 – What Missed the Countdown

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2021-22 athletic campaign. Before announcing the top event in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year, here is a look at the nine contests that received votes from the Moravian athletic administrators but missed out on making the Top 10.

L.J. Smith sat down with Women's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Mary Beth Spirk. Mary Beth reflects on how she found the love of sports, her time as a two-sport student-athlete in college, concluding with her 35th season as the Head Women's Basketball Coach and fifth year as the Director of Athletics & Recreation here at Moravian.
Mary Beth Spirk is Featured as the Next Guest on the Hounds' Huddle Podcast

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Hounds' Huddle Podcast returns to recap the winter and spring seasons, with this episode featuring the Head Women's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Mary Beth Spirk, which was released on Thursday morning.

Action at the 2021 Moravian Girls Basketball Camp in Johnston Hall.
Moravian Girls Basketball Camp Set for July 11-14

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's basketball team will be hosting its annual summer camp in Johnston Hall July 11-14.

graphic for Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll
124 Greyhounds Named to 2022 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2022 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 124 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.

Shane Houghton '22, Amy Endler '93, Brooke Wehr '22, Alexa Brown '22 and Eddie Olsen '22 with their 2022 Senior Athlete Awards.
Moravian Announces 2022 Senior Award Winners

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University honored its 2022 senior student-athletes with its Senior Athlete Award Ceremony at Prosser Auditorium Thursday afternoon. Softball standout Brooke Wehr selected as the Outstanding Senior Female Athlete while baseball player Eddie Olsen was honored with the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete. The Blue & Grey Scholar Athlete awards were presented to women’s soccer student-athlete Alexa Brown and men’s track & field/cross country runner Shane Houghton. The H.T.D. Gillespie Award for outstanding service to Moravian’s athletics program was presented to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Amy Endler '93.

The awards table at a previous Senior Athlete Awards event.
Moravian to Video Stream 2022 Senior Athlete Award Ceremony Live on May 5

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will be offering live video streaming of its 2022 Senior Athlete Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 5.

Moravian honors 81 student-athletes with Chi Alpha Sigma Athlete Honor Society induction inside Johnston Hall.
Moravian Honors 81 Student-Athletes with Chi Alpha Sigma Athlete Honor Society Induction

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics & Recreation welcomed 81 student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, in the Greyhounds’ fifth year with the organization Thursday in Johnston Hall.

Moravian University is participating in 11th annual NCAA D3Week from April 4-10.
Moravian University Participating in 11th Annual NCAA D3Week from April 4-10

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is joining with more than 440 schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially runs from Monday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, April 10.

The Greyhounds huddle before the start of the 2022 Play4Kay game versus Juniata College in Johnston Hall on February 19. Photo by Mairi West '23
Moravian Leads NCAA DIII for 14th Consecutive Year in 2022 Play4Kay with $18,050 Raised

RALEIGH, N.C. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball program has been named as the NCAA Division III winner of the 2022 Kay Yow Cancer Fund Play4Kay fundraiser with $18,050 raised in 2022, the 14th consecutive year that the Greyhounds have led NCAA Division III schools in Play4Kay.

Head shots of Moravian's winter Landmark Conference All-Sportsmanship Honorees.
Six Moravian Student-Athletes Selected to 2022 Landmark Conference Winter All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 46 student-athletes to the 2022 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.

Kayla Yoegel dribbling up the court in Johnston hall for her Landmark All-Conference graphic
Yoegel Named to 2022 Landmark Women's Basketball All-Conference Second Team

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior forward Kayla Yoegel has been named to the 2022 Landmark Women’s Basketball All-Conference Second Team for her performance this winter.

All the attendees of the 2022 women's basketball alumni game and the current members of the 2021-22 basketball squad at center court in Johnston Hall.
Greyhounds Welcome Back Women's Basketball Alumni for Annual Game

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's basketball team hosted its annual Alumni Game on Saturday, February 19 in Johnston Hall prior to the Greyhounds' Landmark Conference game versus Juniata College. Many of the alumni in attendance were dressed in pink to kick off Play4Kay at Moravian, which included the Pink Out game at 2:00 p.m.

Senior Kayla Yoegel with her family and Head Coach Mary Beth Spirk during the Greyhounds' Senior Day festivities. Photo by Mairi West '23
Greyhounds Use Big Second Quarter to Rout Juniata On Play4Kay & Senior Day to End 2021-22 Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball squad outscored visiting Juniata College, 25-9, in the second quarter on the way to a 77-46 Landmark Conference win in Johnston Hall to close out the 2021-22 regular season Saturday afternoon as the Greyhounds played their annual Play4Kay contest in pink uniforms to raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and also hosted Senior Day.

Junior guard Morgan Amy brings the ball up the court in the first half versus Drew University in Johnston Hall. Photo by Joshua Stout '23
Greyhounds Use Decisive Second Quarter to Defeat Drew in Landmark Conference Action

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball squad outscored visiting Drew University 13-5 in the second quarter to head to the intermission with a 28-23 lead on the way to a 66-56 Landmark Conference victory in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening that moved the Greyhounds and Rangers into a tie for the final playoff spot for the 2021-22 Landmark Conference Tournament with one game to play in the regular season.

Senior Danny Cooper, Director of Athletics/Head Women's Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk and Senior Kayla Yoegel at the 2021-22 Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Teams of the Year Award luncheon at DeSales University.
Yoegel & Cooper Selected to Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Organization Teams of the Year

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Senior forward Kayla Yoegel and senior guard Danny Cooper from the Moravian University basketball teams have been selected to the Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Team of the Year by the LVSCB Organization at its final luncheon of the 2021-22 season at DeSales University.