2025-26 Moravian University Women's Basketball News

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Moravian Selects Olivia Woolam as Head Women’s Basketball Coach

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics has selected Olivia Woolam as its next Head Women’s Basketball Coach to follow the late Mary Beth Spirk, who retired at the end of the 2025-26 season after 38 seasons as the Hounds’ Head Coach.

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Moravian Announces 2026 Award Winners at Fourth Annual All-Athlete Awards Show

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University honored its 2025-26 student-athletes with its Fourth Annual All-Athlete Awards Show in the Haupert Union Building Monday evening sponsored by the Greyhounds’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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Moravian Mourns the Passing of Legendary Head Women’s Basketball Coach & Director of Athletics Mary Beth Spirk

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Moravian University Athletics mourns the passing of legendary Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics Mary Beth Spirk, who passed away on Friday, April 10.

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Moravian Leads NCAA DIII for 18th Consecutive Year in 2026 Play4Kay with Record $28,172 Raised

RALEIGH, N.C. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball program has been named as the NCAA Division III winner of the 2026 Kay Yow Cancer Fund Play4Kay fundraiser with a record total of $28,172 raised in 2026, the 18th consecutive year that the Greyhounds have led NCAA Division III schools in Play4Kay.

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Trio of Greyhounds Named to College Sports Communicators Women’s Basketball Academic All-District

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University junior guard/forward Lizzie Lustig and sophomore guards Megan Elias and Ellie Wallbillich have been named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Women’s Basketball Team for NCAA Division III schools.

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Six Moravian Student-Athletes Selected to 2026 Landmark Conference Winter All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 56 student-athletes to the 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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Lustig Named to Landmark Women’s Basketball All-Conference Second Team

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University junior guard/forward Lizzie Lustig has been selected to the 2026 Landmark Women’s Basketball All-Conference Second Team for her performance this winter.

The Greyhounds huddle during the 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament First Round at The Catholic University of America. Photo by Elliot Schott
Moravian Falls to Catholic in Landmark Conference Tournament First Round

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The fifth seeded Moravian University women’s basketball team held a lead throughout the second quarter before falling to fourth seed The Catholic University of America, 76-65, in the Landmark Conference Tournament First Round Tuesday evening.

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Herbert Selected as Moravian Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Junior Lanie Herbert from the Moravian University’s women’s basketball squad has been selected as the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

The Greyhounds' bench celebrates a last-second three-pointer by senior guard Juliana Vassallo to cap a 20-point comeback versus Drew University for a victory in Johnston Hall. Photo by Kennedy Simons '28
Moravian Women Set to Begin 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament at Catholic on February 24

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball team has earned the fifth seed in the 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament and will travel to fourth seed The Catholic University of America for a First Round contest on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Sophomore guard Ellie Wallbillich shoots a jumper in the second half versus Drew University in Johnston Hall this season. Photo by Kennedy Simons '28
Big Third Quarter Lifts Greyhounds Past Juniata for Fourth Straight Victory

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball squad outscored host Juniata College, 22-9, in the third quarter on the way to a 60-46 Landmark Conference victory Saturday as the Greyhounds finish the regular season with a four-game winning streak and clinch the fifth seed in the 2026 Landmark Conference Tournament. 

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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Lizzie Lustig Embraces Growth, Leadership, and Love for the Game

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Junior guard/forward Lizzie Lustig is no stranger to the world of basketball. From lowering the rims to eight feet in youth leagues to competing at the NCAA Division III level, the game has shaped not only her athletic career, but her mindset and character.

Senior guard Juliana Vassallo shoots the game-winning three-pointer with just 0.8 seconds left in the Greyhounds win over Drew University in Johnston Hall. Photo by Kennedy Simons '28
Vassallo’s Late Three-Pointer Caps 20-Point Comeback as Moravian Rallies Past Drew

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball team trailed visiting Drew University by 20 points with just over five minutes to play in the third quarter before rallying back for a 75-74 victory on a three-pointer by senior guard Juliana Vassallo with just 0.8 seconds remaining in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening.

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Spirk Announces Retirement after 38 Seasons and 45 Years at Moravian Effective May 1

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Athletics Department has announced that Mary Beth Spirk will be retiring as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the end of the current season and as Director of Athletics on May 1, 2026 after 45 years working for the Greyhounds.

Sophomore guard Kylie Cabana goes up for two of her career high 14 points versus Lycoming College on Play4Kay Day in Johnston Hall. Photo by Tommy Martin '29
Greyhound Clinch Landmark Conference Tournament Berth with Victory over Lycoming in Play4Kay Game

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball squad clinched the program’s 16th berth to the Landmark Conference Tournament with a 75-61 come-from-behind win over Lycoming College in Johnston Hall Saturday as the Greyhounds hosted their annual Alumni Game and Play4Kay game to raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

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Moravian University Women’s Basketball Leads Play4Kay Fundraiser, Celebrating Community and Purpose

BETHLEHEM, PA — The Moravian University women’s basketball team stands at the forefront of a movement that transcends sport and competition, raising awareness and support for cancer research through the annual Play4Kay campaign.