Sophomore Molly Hughes attacks the ball versus Centenary (N.J.) University in the 2024 Greyhound Premiere Invitational in Johnston Hall. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Sophomore Molly Hughes attacks the ball versus Centenary (N.J.) University in the 2024 Greyhound Premiere Invitational in Johnston Hall. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
September 24, 2024

Moravian Falls to Penn State Harrisburg

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s volleyball squad had its seven-match winning streak come to an end in a 3-0 loss at Penn State Harrisburg Tuesday evening. 

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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's volleyball squad had its seven-match winning streak come to an end in a 3-0 loss at Penn State Harrisburg Tuesday evening. 

How It Happened

  • The Lions captured the opening set 25-19
  • The Blue & Grey had an early 8-2 edge in the second set, and the Hounds led 20-12 before Penn State Harrisburg rallied for a 27-25 set victory
  • The Lions won a back-and-forth third set by a 25-18 score

Inside the Numbers

  • Senior outside hitter Jenna Deegan led Moravian with ten kills, three digs and a pair of blocks while sophomore outside hitter Gabbie Reigner added seven kills, eight digs and two blocks
  • Sophomore middle blocker Payton Reuber registered six kills and two blocks while senior opposite hitter Makenzie Krasley posted five kills and a pair of blocks and freshman middle blocker Kate McBrierty had two kills
  • Junior setter Ally Plitnick recorded 20 assists and 14 digs for the Greyhounds while sophomore libero Sam Love had 12 digs
  • Sophomore defensive specialist Molly Hughes contributed nine assists and four digs while sophomore defensive specialist Morgan Hughes had five digs and freshman defensive specialist Madalyn Kocsis added four digs 

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Thursday, September 26 vs. Bryn Mawr College, 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 4 at Elizabethtown College, 7:00 p.m.