Moravian College Baseball 2012 News

June 28, 2012
37 Moravian Student-Athletes Named to Landmark Spring Academic Honor Roll
MADISON, N.J. --- The Landmark Conference has recognized 310 student-athletes including 37 from Moravian College by selecting them for the 2012 Spring Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll. The honorees were selected from all eight Landmark Conference institutions.

June 28, 2012
Four Greyhounds Honored on Landmark Spring All-Academic Team
MADISON, N.J. --- Seniors Austin Rock, Timothy Layng, Abigail Schaffer and sophomore Eavan Matz from Moravian College have been named to the 2012 Landmark Conference Spring All-Academic Team.

June 28, 2012
ECAC Honors Three Greyhounds; Lansberry Named Co-Rookie of the Year
CENTERVILLE, Mass. --- Three student-athletes from the Moravian College baseball team have been honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference with freshman Chris Lansberry being named the Division III South Co-Rookie of the Year while senior shortstop Dave Zubia and senior pitcher Brendan Close earned spots on the All-Star Teams.

June 13, 2012
Six Moravian Baseball Players Ranked in Final NCAA Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Moravian College baseball team has six players ranked in the final 2012 NCAA Division III statistics, and the Greyhounds are among the national leaders in 13 team categories.

May 30, 2012
Rock & Close Named Capital One Academic All-Americans
TOWSON, Md. --- Seniors designated hitter/outfielder Austin Rock and pitcher Brendan Close have been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® Division III Baseball Teams selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America with Rock making the First Team and Close being honored on the Second Team.

May 26, 2012
Zubia Named ABCA/Rawlings 2nd Team All-American
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. --- Senior shortstop Dave Zubia of the Moravian College baseball team has been named to the 2012 American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-America Second Team announced at the 2012 NCAA Division III World Series in Appleton, Wisconsin this weekend.

May 22, 2012
Zubia & Close Named to ABCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region Teams; Connell & Shortall Earn Regional Gold Glove Honors
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. --- Four members of the Moravian College baseball team have been honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association with senior shortstop Dave Zubia earning a First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region honors announced Tuesday.

May 22, 2012
Zubia Honored as D3baseball.com Third Team All-American
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. --- Senior shortstop Dave Zubia of the Moravian College baseball team has been named to the 2012 D3baseball.com All-America Third Team announced Tuesday.

May 18, 2012
Zubia, Close & Rock Named to D3baseball.com All-Region Teams
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. --- Three members of the Moravian College baseball team have been named to the 2012 D3baseball.com All-Mid-Atlantic Region Teams announced Friday with senior shortstop Dave Zubia earning a First Team selection.

May 11, 2012
Baseball Ranked 8th in NCAA Regional Rankings
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Moravian College baseball team is ranked eighth in the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Rankings released Thursday.

May 9, 2012
Moravian Honors Senior Student-Athletes; Close & Schaffer Named Athletes of the Year; Feldmann & Rock Honored as Blue & Grey Scholar-Athletes & Bishop Wins Gillespie Award
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College honored its 2012 senior student-athletes at its annual Senior Athletics Awards Banquet Wednesday night in Johnston Hall. Women’s track & field standout Abigail Schaffer was named the Outstanding Senior Female Athlete while baseball pitcher Brendan Close was honored with the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete award. The Blue & Grey Scholar Athlete awards were presented to women’s soccer student-athlete Diana Feldmann and baseball player Austin Rock. The H.T.D. Gillespie Award for outstanding service to Moravian’s athletics program was presented to Ray Bishop ’81.

May 9, 2012
Baseball Ranked 2nd in Division III in Doubles
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Moravian College baseball team is ranked second in NCAA Division III in doubles as a team with 104. Five student-athletes are also ranked in the latest NCAA Division III statistics released Tuesday.

May 8, 2012
Eight Baseball Players Named to All-Conference Team; Zubia Named Player of the Year, Close Earns Pitcher of the Year & Lansberry Named Rookie of the Year
MADISON, N.J. – Eight Moravian College baseball players were named to the Landmark All-Conference Team announced Tuesday. Senior shortstop Dave Zubia was named Player of the Year, classmate pitcher Brendan Close was named Pitcher of the Year while freshman Chris Lansberry earned Rookie of the Year honors.

May 7, 2012
Baseball Rallies but Falls to Drew, 10-9, in Landmark Championship Game
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior designated hitter Tom Murray hit a one-out, walk-off home run to give fourth seed Drew University a 10-9 victory over host and top seed Moravian College in the 2012 Landmark Conference Championship game Monday at Gillespie Field after the Greyhounds had scored four runs in the top of the ninth to cap a seven run comeback to tie the game.

May 6, 2012
Moravian Eliminates Catholic, 6-2, at Landmark Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seeded Moravian College baseball team won its first elimination game of the 2012 Landmark Conference Tournament as the host Greyhounds defeated third seeded The Catholic University of America, 6-2, at Gillespie Field Sunday in the first of three games of the day.

May 6, 2012
Baseball Eliminates USMMA, 10-3, to Advance to Championship Round of Landmark Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Top seed and host Moravian College survived its second elimination game of the day and moved to the championship round of the 2012 Landmark Conference Championship Tournament with a 10-3 win over second seed The United States Merchant Marine Academy in the final elimination game Sunday at Gillespie Field.

May 5, 2012
Baseball Falls to Drew, 5-4 in 11 Innings, to Open 2012 Landmark Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The fourth seeded Drew University baseball team scored three times in the top of the tenth and once more in the top of the 11th to post a 5-4, 11-inning victory over top seed and host Moravian College in the opening game of the 2012 Landmark Conference Tournament at Gillespie Field Saturday.

May 4, 2012
Moravian Baseball Squad to Host 2012 Landmark Conference Championship Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball team captured its third straight regular season title as the top seeded Greyhounds will host the 2012 Landmark Conference Championship Tournament May 5th through 9th at Gillespie Field.

May 3, 2012
Close, Rock Named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Seniors pitcher Brendan Close and designated hitter/outfielder Austin Rock have been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District IV College Division Baseball First Team selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

May 2, 2012
Rocco Calvo & Harvey "Gil" Gillespie Selected for Inaugural Class of MAC Hall of Fame
ANNVILLE, Pa. --- Former Moravian College head coaches and athletic directors Rocco Calvo and Harold “Gil” Gillespie have been selected as part of the inaugural class to be inducted into the Middle Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame announced by the MAC office Wednesday.

May 2, 2012
Five Baseball Players are Ranked in the Latest NCAA DIII Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Five Moravian College baseball players are ranked in the latest NCAA Division III statistics released Tuesday.

May 1, 2012
2012 Landmark Conference Baseball Championship Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College will be hosting the 2012 Landmark Conference Baseball Championship Tournament from May 5th to 7th at Gillespie Field.

April 30, 2012
Senior Dave Zubia Named Landmark Player of the Week
MADISON, N.J. – Senior Dave Zubia of the Moravian College baseball team was named the Landmark Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week of April 30th. This is the second time this season Zubia earned this honor (4/16).

April 29, 2012
Baseball Shuts Out Drew, 10-0, in Regular Season Finale
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball team closed out the 2012 regular season with a 10-0 win over Drew University in Landmark Conference action Sunday at Gillespie Field.

April 28, 2012
Baseball Sweeps Drew to Earn Right to Host Landmark Conference Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team swept Landmark Conference foe Drew University in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. The Greyhounds took the first game 5-4 while winning the second game 3-0.

April 27, 2012
Saturday Baseball First Pitch Versus Drew Moved to Noon
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College has moved the start time for its Landmark Conference baseball doubleheader versus Drew University on Saturday, April 28 one hour to 12:00 p.m. for the first pitch.

April 25, 2012
Baseball Falls to Neumann, 7-3
CAMDEN, N.J. --- The Neumann University baseball team posted a 7-3 victory over Moravian College in non-conference action at Campbell’s Field Wednesday evening.

April 25, 2012
Four Baseball Players Ranked in NCAA DIII Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Moravian College baseball team is ranked in 13 different statistical categories, and seven players are ranked in various categories as well. Topping it all off, the Greyhounds are tied for sixth in NCAA Division III with 434 hits, and they're tied for sixth with 89 doubles as a team.

April 18, 2012
Baseball Ranks 2nd in NCAA DIII in Hits and Doubles
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Moravian College baseball team is ranked in 13 different statistical categories, and seven players are ranked in various categories as well. Topping it all off, the Greyhounds are tied for second in NCAA Division III with 421 hits, and they're tied for second with 87 doubles as a team.

April 17, 2012
Greyhounds Defeat DeSales, 11-1, Under the Lights as Steinman Gets 100th Career Hit
LIMEPORT, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team defeated non-conference opponent DeSales University, 11-1, Tuesday night at Limeport Stadium. Senior third baseman Gregg Steinman record his 100th career hit after going 1-for-5.

April 16, 2012
Senior Dave Zubia Earns Conference Player of the Week Honors
MADISON, N.J. – Senior shortstop Dave Zubia of the Moravian College baseball team earned Landmark Conference Baseball Player of the Week honors for the week of April 16th.

April 15, 2012
Baseball Falls to Landmark Conference Rival Scranton, 9-4
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to the University of Scranton, 9-4, during Sunday afternoons Landmark Conference contest.

April 14, 2012
Greyhounds Sweep Doubleheader at Scranton, 8-7 & 11-2
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team swept the University of Scranton in a Landmark Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The Greyhounds won the first game 8-7 while taking the second contest 11-2.

April 11, 2012
Moravian Taking Part in NCAA Division III Week
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is joining with schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially began on Monday and runs through Saturday, April 15th. This year’s inaugural event will celebrate student-athletes’ academic achievements and athletic accomplishments, in addition to their campus leadership and their involvement in community service.

April 11, 2012
O'Keefe Gets 200th Career Hit as Moravian Defeats PSU-Berks, 12-5
BETHLEHEM, Pa – The Moravian College baseball team defeated Penn State-Berks, 12-5, in a non-conference game. Senior pitcher Kevin O'Keefe picked up his 200th career hit after going 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs.

April 10, 2012
Offense Powers Moravian Past Albright, 9-1
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team defeated Albright College, 9-1, Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference contest. The Greyhounds used nine pitchers in the contest, all pitching one inning, as sophomore Timothy Smith earned the win.

April 10, 2012
Eight Baseball Players Rank in Latest NCAA Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Eight Moravian College baseball players are ranked in the latest NCAA Division III baseball statistics released Tuesday.

April 9, 2012
Freshman Chris Lansberry Named Conference Pitcher of the Week
MADISON, N.J. – Freshman pitcher Chris Lansberry of the Moravian College baseball team was named Landmark Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week.

April 7, 2012
Baseball Drops Doubleheader to USMMA
KINGS POINT, N.Y. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. The Greyhounds dropped the first game, 6-2, and fell in the second game, 8-7.

April 6, 2012
Greyhounds Drop USMMA, 6-2
KINGS POINT, N.Y. – The Moravian College baseball team defeated Landmark Conference foe the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 6-2, Friday afternoon. Freshman pitcher Chris Lansberry went the distance for the Greyhounds, tossing a complete game while striking out five and only allowing two runs.

April 4, 2012
Seven Greyhounds Ranked in This Week’s NCAA Baseball Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Seven Moravian College baseball players are ranked in the latest NCAA Division III statistics released Tuesday.

April 4, 2012
Moravian Defeats Haverford, 10-3
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team defeated Haverford College, 10-3, Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference contest. Senior pitcher Kevin O'Keefe led the way on the mound and at the plate. O'Keefe earned the win after going seven innings, striking out five and allowing two earned runs. He also went 3-for-5 at the plate with a home run, three RBIs and a stolen base.

April 3, 2012
Baseball Beats Elizabethtown, 11-3, as Austin Rock Gets 100th Career Hit
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team defeated Elizabethtown College, 11-3, Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference game. Senior outfielder Austin Rock picked up his 100th career hit after going 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

April 1, 2012
Greyhounds Sweep Landmark Rival Susquehanna in Doubleheader
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team swept Landmark Conference rival Susquehanna University in a doubleheader on Sunday. The Greyhounds won the first game 11-1 while taking the second game 8-6.

March 31, 2012
Baseball Falls in Late Innings to Susquehanna, 5-4
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to Landmark Conference rival Susquehanna University, 5-4, Saturday afternoon.

March 29, 2012
Greyhounds Fall to Montclair State, 8-7, in Thrilling Contest
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to non-conference opponent Montclair State University, 8-7, Thursday afternoon. Junior outfielder Anthony Bowens drove home the winning runs in the ninth inning for the Red Hawks.

March 28, 2012
Six Greyhounds are Ranked in This Week's NCAA Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Six Moravian College baseball players are ranked in the latest NCAA Division III statistics released Tuesday.

March 27, 2012
Moravian Falls to #12 Misericordia, 6-5, in Ten Innings
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to nationally-ranked #12 Misericordia University, 6-5 in ten innings, Tuesday afternoon. The Greyhounds erased a three-run deficit in the eighth inning to send the game to extra innings, but the Cougars put one run on the board in the tenth to win it.

March 26, 2012
Greyhounds Explode for 27 Runs in Victory Over Juniata
HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team finished the three-game sweep of Landmark Conference foe Juniata College after a 27-5 victory Monday afternoon. Senior third baseman Gregg Steinman extended his hitting streak to ten games after going 1-for-4 with a RBI.

March 25, 2012
Offense Powers Baseball Past Juniata in Doubleheader
HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team swept Landmark Conference foe Juniata College Sunday afternoon in a doubleheader. The Greyhounds won the first game, 13-3, while taking the second game, 12-3.

March 22, 2012
Changes to Baseball Schedule at Juniata College This Weekend
HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball team has had a schedule changes for its Landmark Conference series at Juniata College this weekend due to the weather forecast.

March 22, 2012
Senior Gregg Steinman is Named NCBWA Division III Hitter of the Week
NEWBERG, OR – Senior third baseman Gregg Steinman of the Moravian College baseball team was named the NCAA Division III Hitter of the Week for the week of March 12-18 as voted on by a panel of D-III members of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

March 21, 2012
Senior Gregg Steinman Named ECAC DIII South Hitter of the Week
CENTREVILLE, Mass. – Senior third baseman Gregg Steinman of the Moravian College baseball team was named the ECAC Division III South Hitter of the Week announced March 20th. Steinman was also named Landmark Conference Baseball Player of the Week this week.

March 21, 2012
Five Baseball Players are Ranked in First NCAA DIII Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Five Moravian College baseball players are ranked in the first NCAA Division III baseball statistics released Tuesday.

March 20, 2012
O'Keefe Breaks All-Time Hit Record as Moravian Falls to TCNJ
EWING, N.J. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to The College of New Jersey, 6-2, Tuesday afternoon. Senior first baseman Kevin O'Keefe became Moravian's all-time hit leader as he went 3-for-4 at the plate, and now has 178 career hits. He also had a stolen base and a run scored on the day.

March 19, 2012
Senior Gregg Steinman Earns Landmark Conference Baseball Player of the Week
MADISON, N.J. – Senior third baseman Gregg Steinman of the Moravian College baseball team was named Landmark Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 19th.

March 18, 2012
Greyhounds Put 18 Runs on the Board in Win Versus Catholic
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team defeated The Catholic University of America, 18-3, Sunday afternoon. Sophomore outfielder Joseph Connell led the way for the Greyhounds, going 5-for-6 with a triple, two doubles, three runs scored and four RBIs.

March 17, 2012
Moravian Sweeps Doubleheader Against Rival Catholic
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team swept Landmark Conference rival The Catholic University of America in a doubleheader Saturday. The Greyhounds won the first game 5-2 while taking the second contest, 16-1.

March 16, 2012
Baseball Opens Up Landmark Conference Play Versus Catholic
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team (7-6) welcomes Landmark Conference rival The Catholic University of America (10-3) to Gillispie Field to open the Landmark Conference schedule. The teams are scheduled to play a doubleheader starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 17th and a single game on Sunday, March 18th that starts at 11 a.m.

March 14, 2012
Baseball Falls to Alvernia, 11-2
READING, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to Alvernia University, 11-2, in non-conference play Wednesday afternoon. Freshman pitcher Steve Price would go eight innings for the Crusaders while striking out three for the victory.

March 13, 2012
Moravian Tops Rival Muhlenberg, 7-3
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team defeated rival Muhlenberg College, 7-3, Tuesday afternoon in a Matte Award Game. Senior pitcher Kyle Longernecker would earn his second victory of the season after pitching five innings in relief while striking out three, and not allowing a run.

March 9, 2012
Moravian Falls to Muskingum in Final Game at Snowbird Classic
PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Moravian College baseball team fell to Muskingum University, 9-2, Friday afternoon in the team's final game at the Snowbird Classic in Florida. Senior first baseman Gregg Steinman hit his first homerun of the season in the loss while going 2-for-4.

March 9, 2012
Greyhounds Late Rally Comes Up Short as They Fall to #12 Heidelberg, 4-2
PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Moravian College baseball team fell to nationally-ranked #12 Heidelberg University, 4-2, Friday afternoon in the Snowbird Classic. Sophomore pitcher Thomas Mariano pitched 6.2 innings while striking out four and only allowing two runs.

March 8, 2012
Moravian Rallies From Four-Run Deficit to Win 6-4 Over Muskingum
PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Moravian College baseball team fell behind early to Muskingum University, but they rallied back to win 6-4 in the Snowbird Classic. Freshman outfielder Matt Hanson led the Greyhounds by going 4-for-4 with one run scored.

March 7, 2012
O'Keefe Breaks RBI Record as Moravian Falls to Baldwin-Wallace
PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Moravian College baseball team fell to Baldwin-Wallace College, 12-4, Wednesday afternoon in the Snowbird Classic. Senior first baseman Kevin O'Keefe recorded his 132nd career RBI in the contest, which broke the old record of 131. He went 3-for-4 in the contest.

March 5, 2012
Brendan Close Honored as Landmark Conference Pitcher of the Week
MADISON, N.J. --- Senior pitcher Brendan Close of the Moravian College baseball team has been named toe Landmark Conference Pitcher of the Week for his performance last week.

March 5, 2012
Moravian Sweeps Doubleheader Versus John Carroll at Snowbird Classic
PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Moravian College baseball team swept the doubleheader against John Carroll University Monday afternoon at the Snowbird Classic. The Greyhounds won the first game 1-0, and followed that up with a 5-1 victory in the second game.

March 4, 2012
Greyhounds Take Down Nationally-Ranked #10 Heidelberg, 5-2
PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Moravian College baseball team defeated nationally-ranked #10 Heidelberg University, 5-2, Sunday afternoon in the Snowbird Classic in Florida. Senior pitcher Brendan Close pitched a complete game while striking out six and only allowing one earned run.

February 28, 2012
Baseball Falls to Nationally-Ranked #3 Kean, 11-3
UNION, N.J. – The Moravian College baseball team fell to nationally-ranked #3 Kean University, 11-3, Tuesday afternoon. Freshman outfielder Matt Hanson led to way for the Greyhounds, going 2-for-3.

February 27, 2012
Rock & Mariano Named Landmark Baseball Players of the Week
MADISON, N.J. – Senior designated hitter Austin Rock of the Moravian College baseball team was named Landmark Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week of February 27th while sophomore pitcher Thomas Mariano as honored as Landmark Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week.

February 26, 2012
Moravian Drops F&M, 7-1, in Final Day of Floyd B. Wilcox Memorial Tournament
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Sophomore pitcher Thomas Mariano led Moravian (2-1) to a win, 7-1, over Franklin & Marshall College (1-1) in the final day of the Floyd B. Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Mariano picked up the win while pitching a complete game to go with his five strike outs, and only giving up one run.

February 25, 2012
Greyhounds Fall Hampden-Sydney, 14-13, in Extra Innings
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – The Moravian College baseball team (1-1) fell to Hampden-Sydney College (4-4), 14-13, in ten innings Saturday afternoon. Senior catcher Austin Rock led the way for the Greyhounds with three RBIs while going 4-for-6.

February 24, 2012
Baseball Wins Big in 2012 Season Opener
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Senior designated hitter Austin Rock led Moravian (1-0) to a 20-8 opening day victory over Rutgers-Camden (0-1) at the Floyd B. Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Rock went 4-for-4 with one homerun, four RBIs, four runs scored and two doubles.

February 22, 2012
Baseball Tied for First in Landmark Conference Preseason Poll
MADISON, N.J. – The Moravian College baseball team is tied for top honors with The Catholic University of America in the 2012 Landmark Preseason Baseball Poll. The seven head baseball coaches and sports information directors at each institution that sponsor the sport were polled for the preseason ballot.

February 21, 2012
Baseball Set to Start 2012 Season in Quest of Landmark Championship
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College baseball team looks to build upon last season's strong showing after finished first in the Landmark Conference regular season. The Greyhounds totaled a school record 31 wins last season with an overall record of 31-9 and a 17-1 in conference play.

February 16, 2012
NCAA.com Lists Brendan Close as Division III Pitcher to Watch in 2012
Moravian College senior pitcher Brendan Close has been named one of six pitchers to watch for the 2012 season in a preview of the Division III season on NCAA.com.

February 2, 2012
Senior Brendan Close Named Top Prospect by Baseball America
Moravian College senior pitcher Brendan Close has been named one of ten top prospects for the 2012 Major League Draft from NCAA Division III in the 2012 Small College Preview by Baseball America.

January 17, 2012
Senior Brendan Close Named to 2012 D3baseball.com Preseason All-America First Team
Senior pitcher Brendan Close of the Moravian College baseball team has been named to the 2012 D3baseball.com Preseason All-America First Team announced Tuesday.

August 31, 2011
Moravian to Induct Five New Hall of Fame Members; Bechtel Receiving Herbstman Award & 1994 Golf Team to be Honored
Jessie Coughlin Milner; Jason Moran; Neil Pagotto; Harold Rice and David Griffith make up the class of 2011 that will be inducted into the Moravian College Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, November 4th in Johnston Hall. Also being honored at the 2011 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Lisa Bechtel with the Robert Martin Herbstman Award and the 1994 golf team.

August 9, 2011
Four Moravian Student-Athletes Named to 2011 Landmark Conference Spring All-Academic Team
Juniors Brendan Close , Abigail Schaffer and Gary Zack and sophomore Shannen Mohr from Moravian College have been named to the 2011 Landmark Conference Spring All-Academic Team announced by the conference office.

August 3, 2011
Moravian Finishes 2nd in Landmark Conference SAAC Sportsmanship Cup
The first winner of the Landmark Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Sportsmanship Cup remains the award’s only winner as Juniata College claims the Cup for the second-consecutive year.

July 28, 2011
40 Moravian Student-Athletes Named to 2011 Spring Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll
The Landmark Conference has recognized 294 student-athletes including 40 from Moravian College by selecting them for the 2011 Spring Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll.

July 25, 2011
Brendan Close Named 2011 ECAC Division III South Pitcher of the Year
Junior pitcher Brendan Close of the Moravian College baseball team was named the 2011 ECAC Division III South Pitcher of the Year as well as a First Team All-Star.