Top 10 Stories of 2020-21 – What Stories Missed The Rankings
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing its look back at its 2020-21 athletic campaign. Before we finish the countdown– the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – we’ll take a look at the three stories that just missed our ranking: the women’s lacrosse squad winning the first postseason match in program history, the new Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society induction class and the new bleachers in Johnston Hall.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing its look back at its 2020-21 athletic campaign. Before we finish the countdown– the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – we'll take a look at the three stories that just missed our ranking: the women's lacrosse squad winning the first postseason match in program history, the new Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society induction class and the new bleachers in Johnston Hall.
The Greyhound women's lacrosse squad participated in the Landmark Conference Tournament for the third time in 2021 and in the postseason for the fourth time in program history. Moravian, which finished the year at 6-5 overall, defeated Elizabethtown College, 15-12, in the Landmark Quarterfinals on April 24 under the lights on John Makuvek Field for the first postseason victory in the Hounds' first-ever home playoff match. Sophomore midfielder Emily Hoskin led Moravian with four goals and an assist while sophomore goalie Brelyn Friedman had a team high five saves.
Read the original game story at https://moraviansports.com/sports/wlax/2020-21/releases/2021042505kzpc.
On April 8, Moravian welcomed its fourth induction class into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society in Johnston Hall with 71 Greyhounds earning the honor this spring. Chi Alpha Sigma works with NCAA and NAIA member institutions to recognize outstanding college student-athletes for their successes both on the field of competition and in the classroom. To be eligible for Chi Alpha Sigma, student-athletes must be a junior and/or senior with a 3.4 or higher GPA and have earned a varsity letter. The new inductees will receive a certificate and a medallion with the 40 seniors also receiving an honors cord.
Read the original release at https://moraviansports.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210408k7mdyu.
During the summer of 2020, Moravian replaced the bleachers in Johnston Hall with 756 seats with backs including a new VIP seating section with 45 seats and a total seating capacity of 998 with 142 seats in the top row.
Read the original release at https://moraviansports.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200819hr9zjs.
The top story in the countdown will be released on Tuesday, August 10.
