2019 Moravian College Football News

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Moravian's student-athletes on the Johnston Hall Court during the 2019-20 SAAC Kickoff event in August 2019.
209 Hounds Garner Dean's List Accolades for Spring 2020

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 209 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the College for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2020 Spring semester.

Top 10 Games Of 2019-20 - #4 Football Rallies For 17-16 Win Over Franklin & Marshall
Top 10 Games Of 2019-20 - #4 Football Rallies For 17-16 Win Over Franklin & Marshall

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is continuing its look back at its 2019-20 athletic campaign. The next event in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year is our No. 4 highlight – the football team rallying for a 17-16 victory over Franklin & Marshall College at Rocco Calvo Field.

Top 10 Games of 2019-20 - #10 Football Rallies for Win at Juniata College.
Top 10 Games Of 2019-20 - #10 Football Scores 15 Fourth-Quarter Points For Win At Juniata

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is going to take a look back at its 2019-20 athletic campaign over the next 11 weeks with a pair of top 10 lists voted on by the athletic administration. While the spring season was cut short, the Greyhounds plan to honor the performances and stories that did occur during the academic year.

Moravian honors 2020 football seniors.
Moravian Honors 2020 Football Seniors

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- With the final semester of their college experience moved remotely by COVID-19, the Moravian College Department of Athletics & Recreation today honors the 15 senior members of the Greyhounds’ football team that missed out on their traditional career-ending senior experiences.

Sean Keville, Class of 1996, selected to the MAC Hall of Fame.
Former Greyhound Sean Keville '96 Selected to MAC Hall of Fame

ANNVILLE, Pa. --- Former Moravian College quarterback Sean Keville ’96 has been selected as part of the ninth class to be inducted into the Middle Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame that will be announced by the MAC office over the next three weeks.

Clockwise from upper left - women's volleyball with Bethlehem Special Olympics, men's lacrosse at William Penn Elementary School field day, women's basketball at Play4Kay Pink Zone Clinic, baseball making blankets on Heritage Day.
Moravian Student-Athletes & Athletic Staff Complete More Than 2,700 Hours of Community Service in 2019-20

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College's nearly 425 student-athletes have completed 2,795 hours of community service throughout the 2019-20 academic year.

Andrew Lelie, Sal Pagano and Brett Poling selected to National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
Three Hounds Selected to 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society

IRVING, Texas --- Three senior Moravian College football players – wide receiver Andrew Lelie, fullback Sal Pagano and offensive lineman Brett Poling have been named to the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for their excellence in academics.

Moravian's student-athletes on the Johnston Hall Court during the 2019-20 SAAC Kickoff event in August 2019.
135 Greyhounds Earn Dean’s Honor List Accolades For Fall 2019

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 135 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the College for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2019 Fall semester.

Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society logo
Moravian Welcomes 64 Student-Athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics & Recreation welcomes 64 student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, in the Greyhounds’ third year with the organization.

Sal Pagano honored on the CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team
Pagano Honored on CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College senior tight end/fullback Sal Pagano has been named to the 2019 Academic All-America® Division III Football Second Team selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Brett Poling Named to D3football.com All-South Region Third Team
Poling Selected to D3football.com All-South Region Third Team

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. --- Moravian College senior offensive lineman Brett Poling has been selected to the 2019 D3football.com All-South Region Third Team.

Thank you for Week of Giving graphic.
Moravian Thanks over 1,200 Donors During Inaugural Athletics Week of Giving in November

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation says Thank You to more than 1,200 donors that supported the Greyhounds’ inaugural Week of Giving from November 11-17.

Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll
Six Hounds Selected to 2019 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll

LANCASTER, Pa. --- Six student-athletes of the Moravian College football team have been named to the 2019 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll that includes 132 football players and a total of 676 student-athletes from the conference.

Moravian's Student-Athlete Advisory Committe delivers over 540 canned good and other hygiene products to Mo's Cupboard after a food drive to benefit students on campus.
Moravian's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Holds Food Drive for Mo's Cupboard

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee held a Food Drive this November for Mo’s Cupboard on the Moravian campus.

Seven Greyhounds named to Centennial All-Conference Teams & Andrew Lelie Named to All-Sportsmanship squad.
Seven Greyhounds Earn Centennial All-Conference Honors

LANCASTER, Pa. --- Seven Moravian College football players have been named to the 2019 Centennial All-Conference Teams with senior offensive lineman Brett Poling, junior defensive back Jackson Buskirk and sophomore kick returner/wide receiver Cory Little earning spots on the Second Team, and junior wide receiver Nick Petros, senior running back Roberto Diez, senior offensive linemen Tyler Maxsim and junior defensive lineman Austin Heisler being selected to the Honorable Mention squad. Senior wide receiver Andrew Lelie was named to the Centennial Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team.

Junior Jackson Buskirk makes a tackle during the second half at Muhlenberg College.
Hounds Fall to No. 5 Muhlenberg in 2019 Season Finale

ALLENTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team dropped a 52-7 decision to host and No. 5 Muhlenberg College in Centennial Conference action at Frank Marino Field at Scotty Wood Stadium in Allentown Saturday afternoon.