Sophomore opposite hitter Ella Kilko goes up for an attack attempt versus Muhlenberg College in the Crosstown Clash in Johnston Hall. Photo by Marissa Williams '26
Sophomore opposite hitter Ella Kilko goes up for an attack attempt versus Muhlenberg College in the Crosstown Clash in Johnston Hall. Photo by Marissa Williams '26
September 3, 2025

Greyhounds Come Up Short to Muhlenberg in Crosstown Clash

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s volleyball team forced a fourth set before falling to rival Muhlenberg College, 3-1, in non-conference action during the Crosstown Clash in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening as the Hounds played their 2025 home opener.

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's volleyball team forced a fourth set before falling to rival Muhlenberg College, 3-1, in non-conference action during the Crosstown Clash in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening as the Hounds played their 2025 home opener.

How It Happened

  • The Mules took an early 8-1 lead in the first set before the Blue & Grey rallied to get within 11-9. Moravian closed the cap to appoint at 18-17 before the Mules pushed ahead for a 25-21 set win
  • The Hounds held a 4-2 edge early in the second set. Muhlenberg came back to take a three-point lead at 15-12 before Moravian countered and held a 22-18 advantage. The Blue & Grey scored a point to hold a 23-22 lead while the Mules scored the last three points of the set for a 25-23 win and a 2-0 lead
  • The third set was close as with Muhlenberg up 4-1 early while Moravian led 15-11 halfway through the set. The Hounds ended up posting a 25-23 win in the set to close the score to 2-1
  • The close contest continued through the fourth set with Moravian down 10-9 before the Mules closed with a 15-7 run to win 25-16 and capture the match 

Inside the Number

  • Sophomore middle blocker Kate McBrierty led Moravian with 13 kills to go with three blocks while junior outside hitter Gabbie Reigner added 12 kills and 16 digs
  • Sophomore opposite hitter Ella Kilko registered seven kills and three digs while junior outside hitter Kelly Tempalsky had four kills, six digs and a pair of blocks
  • Junior middle blocker Payton Reuber contributed three kills and two blocks while senior setter Ally Plitnick posted 35 assists, 19 digs and five kills
  • Junior libero Sam Love recorded 17 digs, three assists and two kills while junior defensive specialist Molly Hughes had six digs and a pair of assists
  • Sophomore defensive specialist Madalyn Kocsis had a pair of service aces while senior outside hitter Caroline Melillo added three digs and a kill

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, September 6 vs. York College of Pennsylvania, 12:30 p.m.
  • Friday, September 12 at Ursinus College, 7:00 p.m.