August 30, 2024
Moravian Opens 2024 with Pair of Matches in Greyhound Premiere
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s volleyball squad opened the 2024 season with a pair of matches in the 21st Greyhounds Premiere Invitational in Johnston Hall with the Hounds falling to Lancaster Bible College, 3-2, and Washington (Md.) College, 3-1, Friday evening.
Lancaster Bible College
0-0,0-0
3
Moravian University
0-0,0-0
2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
21 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
|
|
25 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 2 |
Washington (Md.) College
0-0,0-0
3
Moravian University
0-1,0-0
1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
|
|
25 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 1 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Lancaster Bible College
K:
Fletcher, Jessica
- 15
B:
King, Sheyenne
- 2
D:
Helman, Leah
- 14
SA:
2 Players
(#8,
#18)
- 6
Moravian University
K:
Payton Reuber
- 16
B:
Jenna Deegan
- 3
D:
Sam Love
- 18
SA:
Gabbie Reigner
- 4
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Lancaster Bible College | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .204 | .153 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 72 | 70 |
| Aces | 19 | 11 |
Game Leaders
Washington (Md.) College
K:
Giselle Kleinbussink
- 15
B:
Giselle Kleinbussink
- 2
D:
Colette Franck
- 19
SA:
Allison McKechnie
- 6
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Washington (Md.) College | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .176 | .164 |
| Blocks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Digs | 73 | 79 |
| Aces | 12 | 3 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's volleyball squad opened the 2024 season with a pair of matches in the 21st Greyhounds Premiere Invitational in Johnston Hall with the Hounds falling to Lancaster Bible College, 3-2, and Washington (Md.) College, 3-1, Friday evening.
How It Happened – Lancaster Bible match
- The Hounds opened the match with the Chargers by winning the first set 25-21, and the Blue & Grey posted a 29-27 victory in the second game for a 2-0 lead
- Lancaster Bible responded and won the last three sets 25-19, 25-16, 15-12 to capture the match
- Sophomore middle blocker Payton Reuber led Moravian with 16 kills to go with three digs while sophomore outside hitter Gabbie Reigner added 12 kills, nine digs and four service aces
- Senior hitter Jenna Deegan posted ten kills, nine digs, three service aces and three blocks while junior setter Ally Plitnick had 36 assists, 15 digs and four kills
- Freshman middle blocker Kate McBrierty recorded four kills while sophomore libero Sam Love added 19 digs and sophomore defensive specialist Molly Hughes had 11 digs
How It Happened – Washington (Md.) match
- The Greyhounds began the match with the Shorewomen by winning the first set, 25-20, before Washington won 25-23, 25-11, 25-19 to finish the match
- Deegan paced Moravian with 12 kills and eight digs while Reuber also recorded 12 kills
- Reigner posted four kills and seven digs while Plitnick contributed 30 assists, 15 digs and three blocks
- Love registered 16 digs while Hughes had 12 digs
- Sophomore outside hitter Kelly Tempalsky had four kills and four digs while senior hitter Makenzie Krasley added three kills and six digs
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, August 31 vs. Centenary (N.J.) University, 10:00 a.m.
- Saturday, August 31 vs. Alvernia University, 12:00 p.m.
