Moravian College Men's Basketball 2011-12 News

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.

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 10, 2012
Moravian Student-Athletes Participate in Project Dreamseeds
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Members of the Moravian College football, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and field hockey teams are participating in “Project Dreamseeds” with the Bethlehem Area School District during the month of April.

March 22, 2012
Cullinan and Strayhorn Rank in the Final NCAA DIII Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior Jeff Cullinan and junior D.J. Strayhorn of the Moravian College men's basketball team are ranked in the final NCAA Division III basketball statistics released Thursday.

February 28, 2012
Cullinan and Strayhorn Rank in the Latest NCAA DIII Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior Jeff Cullinan and junior D.J. Strayhorn of the Moravian College men's basketball team are ranked in the latest NCAA Division III basketball statistics released Tuesday.

February 24, 2012
Juniors D.J. Strayhorn & Garrett Johnson Earn Landmark All-Conference Honors
MADISON, N.J. – Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn of the Moravian College men's basketball team has been named to the 2012 Landmark All-Conference First Team. Classmate guard Garrett Johnson was named to the Landmark All-Conference Second Team announced Friday.

February 22, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls to Scranton, 82-70, in Landmark Conference Semifinals
The top-seeded University of Scranton men’s basketball team posted an 82-70 victory over fourth seed Moravian College in the Landmark Conference Semifinals Wednesday evening in Scranton.

February 22, 2012
Cullinan and Strayhorn Ranked in the Latest NCAA Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior Jeff Cullinan and junior D.J. Strayhorn of the Moravian College men's basketball team are ranked in the latest NCAA Division III basketball statistics released Tuesday.

February 20, 2012
Greyhounds Head to Scranton for Landmark Conference Semifinals
The #4 seed Moravian College men's basketball (12-13, 7-7 Landmark) heads to #1 seed The University of Scranton (18-7, 11-3 Landmark) on Wednesday, February 22nd for a Landmark Conference Tournament battle. The Greyhounds are making their first postseason appearance since 2008, when they lost to the Royals, 79-78 in the semifinals.

February 18, 2012
Men's Basketball Set for Final Home Game of the Season
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College men's basketball (12-12, 7-6 Landmark) welcomes Landmark Conference rival The University of Scranton to Johnston Hall for the final game of the season on Saturday, February 18th.

February 18, 2012
Greyhounds Drop Close One to Scranton, 81-77
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Senior forward Jeff Cullinan's career-high 32 points wasn't enough to top Landmark Conference foe the University of Scranton, as Moravian fell 81-77. Cullinan added ten rebounds and three blocks in the effort.

February 14, 2012
Moravian's Strayhorn & Blair Were Named to Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Team of the Year
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior Alexandra Blair and junior D.J. Strayhorn from the Moravian College basketball teams have been named to the Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Team of the Year by the Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Organization at its final luncheon of the 2011-12 season at Starters Restaurant in Bethlehem.

February 14, 2012
Junior D.J. Strayhorn Ranked in NCAA Division III Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn of the Moravian College men's basketball team is ranked in the latest NCAA Division III statistics released Monday.

February 11, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls to USMMA, 58-46
Junior forward Aaron Thieme scored a team high 11 points but it wasn't enough as the Moravian College men's basketball team saw a halftime lead slip away in a 58-46 Landmark Conference loss at The United States Merchant Marine Academy Saturday.

February 10, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls to Drew University, 75-73, at the Buzzer
Drew University junior guard Terrell Brown scored on a lay-up at the buzzer to lift the host Rangers to a 75-73 Landmark Conference victory over Moravian College Friday evening, spoiling a career high 28 points from Greyhounds senior forward Jeff Cullinan.

February 10, 2012
Men's Basketball Set for Two Conference Games This Weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College men's basketball team (12-10, 7-4 Landmark) hits the road this weekend for a pair of Landmark Conference games. They head to Drew University tonight, February 10th and travel to the United States Merchant Marine Academy tomorrow, February 11th.

February 7, 2012
Junior D.J. Strayhorn Ranks in Latest NCAA DIII Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn of the Moravian College men's basketball is ranked in the latest NCAA Division III statistics released Monday.

February 4, 2012
Juniata Defeats Greyhounds, 65-50
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College men's basketball team fell to Landmark Conference rival Juniata College, 65-50, Saturday afternoon.

February 3, 2012
Moravian Edges Landmark Conference Rival Susquehanna, 68-64
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Moravian College men's basketball team took Landmark Conference rival Susquehanna University (12-8, 6-4 Landmark) down to the wire, but came out victorious, 68-64. Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn led the Greyhounds (12-9, 7-3 Landmark) with 18 points and four assists.

February 2, 2012
Men's Basketball Welcomes Landmark Conference Foes to Johnston Hall This Weekend
The Moravian College men's basketball team (11-9, 6-3 Landmark) will play host to a pair of Landmark Conference games this weekend. Susquehanna University comes to town Friday, February 3rd and Juniata College will play the Hounds on Saturday, February 4th.

January 31, 2012
Junior D.J. Strayhorn Ranked in Latest NCAA Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn (Swiftwater, PA/Pocono Mountain East) of the Moravian College men's basketball team is ranked in the latest NCAA Division III basketball statistics.

January 28, 2012
D.J. Strayhorn Nets Career High 30 Points as Moravian Tops Catholic University, 95-86
The Moravian College men’s basketball had five players score in double figures including a career high 30 point by junior guard D.J. Strayhorn as the Greyhounds defeated The Catholic University of America, 95-86, Saturday evening in Washington.

January 27, 2012
Men's Basketball Holds Off 2nd Half Rally to Defeat Goucher, 68-65
The Moravian College men’s basketball team held off a second half rally by Goucher College to earn a 68-65 Landmark Conference win on the road Friday evening as junior guard Garrett Johnson had his second double-double of the season for the Greyhounds with 19 points and a career high 11 rebounds.

January 24, 2012
Junior D.J. Strayhorn Ranked in Top 50 of NCAA DIII in Three Statistical Categories
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn (Swiftwater, PA/Pocono Mountain East) of the Moravian College men's basketball team is ranked in the top 50 of the three statistical categories in NCAA Division III.

January 21, 2012
Men's Basketball 2nd Half Rally Falls Short at Susquehanna
The Moravian College men's basketball team was defeated by Landmark Conference rival Susquehanna University 66-65. Junior guard Garrett Johnson led the way for the Greyhounds with a double-double off of 15 points and ten rebounds.

January 20, 2012
Moraviand Edges Juniata in Overtime
HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn led Moravian to an 84-80 overtime victory over Landmark Conference opponent Juniata College Friday evening. Strayhorn shot 50-percent from the field on his way to tying his career-high in points with 28. He also had five boards and four steals.

January 18, 2012
Junior D.J. Strayhorn Ranked in NCAA DIII Statistics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn (Swiftwater, PA/Pocono Mountain East) of the Moravian College men's basketball team is ranked in the latest NCAA Division III men's basketball statistics released Tuesday.

January 17, 2012
O'Rourke & Weinert Named to Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Scholar-Athlete Team
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Sophomore Katie O'Rourke and junior Mike Weinert from the Moravian College basketball teams have been named to the Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Month for January by the Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Organization at its second luncheon of the 2011-12 season at Starters Restaurant in Bethlehem.

January 14, 2012
Drew Proves To Be Too Much as Moravian Falls, 69-60
The Moravian College men's basketball team fell to Landmark Conference rival Drew University, 69-60 Saturday afternoon. Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn tied his career-high of 28 points.

January 13, 2012
Greyhounds Win 4th Straight
The Moravian College men's basketball team defeated Landmark Conference foe The United States Merchant Marine Academy, 87-76. This is the Greyhounds (8-7, 3-1) fourth straight win and third straight over a conference opponent. Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn led the Greyhounds with a career-high 28 points to go with his and two steals.

January 7, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats Landmark Conference Foe Goucher
The Moravian College men's basketball team defeated Landmark Conference foe Goucher College 91-68 Saturday afternoon. The Greyhounds were led by junior guard D.J. Strayhorn, who finished with 24 points, six assists and four steals.

January 6, 2012
Hardy Hits Last Second Shot to Lift Moravian Over Catholic
Senior forward Marcus Hardy made the game-winning layup with under three seconds to go in the game as Moravian defeated Landmark Conference rival The Catholic University of America 71-69 Friday evening.

January 3, 2012
Greyhounds Comeback Falls Short in Starters Classic
The Moravian College men's basketball team fell to Albright College 76-71 in the championship game of the 34th Annual Greyhound Starters Classic. Senior center Derek Hall of the Lions was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament as he recorded 18 points, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks.

January 2, 2012
Moravian Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Win 70-63
The Moravian men's basketball team defeated SUNY Old Westbury 70-63 in the opening round of the 34th Annual Greyhound Starters Classic. This is the 27th time the Greyhounds (4-6) will play in the championship game of the Starters Classic.

December 10, 2011
Greyhounds Fall Short to Lebanon Valley, 76-70
The Moravian College men's basketball team fell to Lebanon Valley College 76-70 Saturday afternoon in non-conference action. Junior guard Garrett Johnson led the way for the Greyhounds (3-6) with 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

December 5, 2011
Rutgers-Newark Tops Moravain, 77-52, in Non-Conference Action
The Rutgers-Newark men's basketball team had five players score in double figures and the Scarlet Raiders led the entire way in a 77-52 non-conference win over visiting Moravian College Monday evening.

December 3, 2011
Scranton Rallied Past Moravian, 78-74, To Open Landmark Conference Play
The University of Scranton men's basketball team rallied from deficits in both the second half and overtime to post a 78-74 overtime victory over visiting Moravian College to begin the 2011-12 Landmark Conference season Saturday afternoon despite a career high 27 points from Greyhounds junior guard D.J. Strayhorn.

November 28, 2011
Greyhounds Defeat Ursinus 75-61
The Moravian College men's basketball team defeated Ursinus College Monday evening 75-61 in non-conference action. Junior guard Garrett Johnson led the way with a career-high 24 points to go with his seven boards and three assists.

November 27, 2011
Men's Basketball Falls to Misericordia
The Moravian College men's basketball team fell to Misericordia University 81-64, Sunday afternoon at Johnston Hall. The Greyhounds were playing without their leading scorer, junior guard D.J. Strayhorn, due to injury. Freshman guard Izel Dickerson filled in for Strayhorn with a career-high 13 points.

November 22, 2011
Moravian Holds of 2nd Half Rally By DeSales to Earn Head Coach Jim Walker 400th Career Win at School
The Moravian College men's basketball team defeated DeSales University 72-63 in non-conference action Tuesday evening, holding off a second half rally by the Bulldogs. This win is Head Coach Jim Walker's 400th victory with the Greyhounds. Walker is now 400-383 in his 32nd season at the school and 413-395 in 33 years as a collegiate coach.

November 19, 2011
Greyhounds Roll 92-50 in First Win of Season
The Moravian College men's team defeated SUNY Cobleskill 92-50 Saturday afternoon at the Scotty Wood Tournament in Allentown. Junior guard D.J. Strayhorn led the way going 9-for-14 from the field on his way to 25 points, five assists and two steals.

November 18, 2011
Men's Basketball Falls Short to Immaculata
The Moravian College men's basketball team was defeated by Immaculata University, 82-76, in the first round of the Scotty Wood Tournament at Muhlenberg College Friday afternoon. Junior guard Garrett Johnson led the way for the Greyhounds with 19 points, four assists and three rebounds.

October 26, 2011
Men's Basketball Selected 8th in Landmark Conference Preseason Poll
The 2011-12 Moravian College men’s basketball team has been picked eighth in the Landmark Conference season in a preseason poll selected by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors.

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 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 25, 2011
Chris Cullen & Ryan O'Donnell Named to NABC Honors Court
Seniors forward Chris Cullen and guard Ryan O’Donnell of the Moravian College men’s basketball team were named to the 2010-11 National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court earlier this month.