2023 Moravian University Women's Cross Country News

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Five Hounds Selected to College Sports Communicators Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University senior Vicky Donovan, juniors Abby Giamoni, Rachael Goodman and Amber Poniktera and sophomore Tara Smurla have been selected to the 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country Team for NCAA Division III schools.

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193 Hounds Achieve Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2024 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 193 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 2024 Spring semester.

The 2024 Moravian All-Athlete Banquet awards before the presentation in Johnson Hall.
Moravian Announces 2024 Award Winners at Second Annual All-Athlete Awards Banquet

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University honored its 2023-24 student-athletes with its Second Annual All-Athlete Awards Banquet in Johnston Hall Monday evening sponsored by the Greyhounds’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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Moravian Announces Finalists and Live Stream for SAAC All-Athlete Awards Banquet on April 22

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be hosting the Second Annual All-Athlete Awards Banquet on Monday, April 22 in Johnston Hall with the event live streamed at https://landmarknetwork.tv/moravian/.

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Moravian Participating in 13th Annual NCAA D3Week from April 1-7

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 1 through Sunday, April 7.

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Eight Hounds & Both Cross Country Teams Receive Academic Awards from USTFCCCA

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- Moravian University has had eight student-athletes named United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic individuals and both the men's and women's cross country teams honored as an All-Academic Team by the USTFCCCA for the 2023 season.

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86 Greyhounds Named to 2023 Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2023 Fall Academic Honor Roll selections today, with 745 student-athletes receiving recognition including 86 from Moravian University. The Honor Roll recognizes all fall student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

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200 Hounds Earn Dean’s Honors List Accolades for Fall 2023 Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 200 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 2023 Fall semester, and the Greyhound student-athletes posted a department-wide 3.21 GPA for the fall term.

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Moravian Thanks More Than 2,030 Supporters During the Athletics Giving Challenge from November 9-19

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation says Thank You to more than 2,030 supporters that supported the Greyhounds’ 2023 Athletics Giving Challenge from November 9-19, 2023.

Head Shots of 2023 Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship selections
Seven Moravian Student-Athletes Selected to 2023 Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 57 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.

Junior Tara Smurla comes towards the finish line in the 2023 NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships hosted by Dickinson College at Big Spring High School. Photo by D3photography.com
Smurla Races in NCAA DIII Championships

NEWVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad completed the 2023 season at the NCAA Division III National Championships hosted by Dickinson College at Big Spring High School

Tara Smurla and Nathan Hajel run in NCAA Regional. Photos by Chris Taylor
Hajel & Smulra to Run in 2023 NCAA DIII Cross Country National Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- Moravian University junior Nathan Hajel and sophomore Tara Smurla have qualified as individual competitors for the 2023 NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships being hosted by Dickinson College at Big Spring High School in Newville, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 18.

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Seven Hounds Garner 2023 NCAA Division III Cross Country Metro All-Region Honors

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Seven members of the Moravian University men’s and women’s cross country teams garnered 2023 NCAA Division III Metro All-Region from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for finishing in the Top 35 during the 2023 Metro Regional hosted by Rowan University on Saturday, November 11.

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Smurla Selected as Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Sophomore Tara Smurla of the Moravian University women’s cross country team has been selected the Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger for her performance last week.

Junior Amber Poniktera runs in the NCAA Division III Metro Regional hosted by Rowan University. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletic Communications
Hounds Take Fifth at NCAA DIII Metro Regional with Trio of All-Region Runners

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team took fifth place of 28 schools in the 2023 NCAA Division III Metro Regional hosted by Rowan University at Dream Park Saturday.

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Moravian’s Athletics Giving Challenge Set For November 9 To 19, 2023

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University Athletics is excited to announce the Athletics Giving Challenge will take place November 9 to 19, 2023.