2021 Moravian College Softball News

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2021 Spring semester academic highlights - 45 students with 4.0 GPA, 186 named to Dean's List and 292 with 3.0 GPA or higher
186 Greyhounds Garner Dean's Honors List Accolades for 2021 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 186 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 2021 Spring semester.

2021 Moravian Hall of Fame inductees
2021 Moravian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for October 8 in Johnston Hall

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is set to welcome its 2021 Hall of Fame Induction class on Friday, October 8 in Johnston Hall.

John Makuvek Field behind Landmark Conference spring academic honor roll.
142 Greyhounds Honored on 2021 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2021 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today, with 1,203 student-athletes receiving recognition including 142 from Moravian College. The Honor Roll recognizes all winter and spring student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

Maddisen Bieber throwing the ball with final national ranking of 23.
Greyhounds Ranked 23rd in Final 2021 NFCA Division III Top 25 Poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- The Moravian College softball squad is ranked 23rd in the final 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Top 25 Poll released this week.

Meagan Hennessy pitching at Blue & Grey Field
Former Greyhound Meagan Hennessy ’06 Selected to MAC Hall Of Fame

ANNVILLE, Pa. --- Former Moravian College softball pitcher Meagan Hennessy '06 has been selected as part of the tenth class to be inducted into the Middle Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame that has been announced by the MAC office over the last three weeks.

Practice day for the Greyhounds at the NCAA Division III Virginia Beach Regional.
Go Behind the Scenes with the Softball Team on the Road to the 2021 Virginia Beach Regional

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College softball squad takes you on a behind the scenes trip as the Greyhounds traveled to Virginia Beach, Virginia for four days to particpate in the 2021 NCAA Division III Virginia Beach Regional.

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Nine Hounds Named to 2021 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 74 student-athletes including nine from Moravian College to the 2021 Spring 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.

Maddisen Bieber '21 connects with a pitch versus The College of New Jersey in the NCAA Division III Virginia Beach Regional.
Bieber Selected to 2021 NCAA DIII Virginia Beach Regional All-Tournament Team

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. --- Moravian College senior third baseman Maddisen Bieber was selected to the 2021 NCAA Division III Virginia Beach Regional All-Tournament Team for her play this past weekend at the Regional hosted by Virginia Wesleyan University.

Brooke Wehr behind the plate in the NCAA Tournament
Wehr Honored on 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III All-America Third Team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- Moravian College senior catcher Brooke Wehr has been honored with a spot on the 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III All-America Third Team.

The Greyhounds gathered in front of one of the NCAA Division III Softball Championship banners at Virginia Wesleyan University after seeing the 2021 season come to a close in the NCAA DIII Virginia Beach Regional.
No. 6 Moravian Falls Twice at NCAA DIII Virginia Beach Regional to End 2021 Campaign

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. --- The third seed and No. 6 ranked Moravian College softball squad dropped a pair of games at the 2021 NCAA Division III Virginia Beach Regional at Virginia Wesleyan University, falling to No. 10 an second seed The College of New Jersey, 6-1, and fifth seed Gettysburg College, 8-5, to complete the 2021 season with a 31-3 record.

Madison Hummel '23 delivers a pitch during the first inning of an NCAA Division III Regional game versus Farmingdale State (N.Y.) University at Virginia Welseyan University.
No. 6 Hounds Shut Out Farmingdale State, 3-0, in Opening Round of NCAA Division III Virginia Beach Regional

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. --- The third seed and No. 6 ranked Moravian College softball team scored the only run it would need in the first inning as the Greyhounds posted a 3-0 victory over fourth seed Farmingdale State (N.Y.) College on the opening day of the 2021 NCAA Division III Virginia Beach Regional Friday afternoon.

The Greyhounds huddle in the infield on Blue & Grey Field.
Greyhounds Ranked Sixth in Latest NFCA DIII Top 25 Poll Heading into NCAA Tournament

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- The Moravian College softball slipped two spots to sixth in the 11th and final regular season 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Top 25 Poll released Wednesday.

Landmark Conference championship t-shirts.
Landmark Conference Softball Championship Merchandise on Sale

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference is selling merchandise to commemorate conference championship teams throughout the 2020-21 academic year. Spring championship apparel is on sale at this time for the championships that have been completed. 

The Greyhounds celebrate their 2021 Landmark Conference title on Blue & Grey Field after defeating The University of Scranton on May 16, 2021.
No. 4 Greyhounds Heading to Virginia Beach for 2021 NCAA Division III Regional Beginning on May 21

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College softball team is set for its 18th appearance in the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament as the Greyhounds play Farmingdale State (N.Y.) College in the opening round of the Virginia Beach, Virginia Regional being hosted by Virginia Wesleyan University on Friday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m.

The Greyhounds celebrate their ninth Landmark Conference Championship at Blue & Grey Field on May 16, 2021.
No. 4 Moravian Holds Off Scranton to Capture 2021 Landmark Conference Title & Automatic Berth to NCAA DIII Tournament

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seed and No. 4 ranked Moravian College softball squad jumped out to an 8-0 lead and hung on for a 9-8 victory over second seed The University of Scranton in the if necessary game of the 2021 Landmark Conference Championship series at Blue & Grey Field on Sunday as the Greyhounds earned the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Cameron Cassidy '22 swings at a pitch during the Landmark Conference Championship Series at Blue & Grey Field on May 15, 2021.
No. 4 Moravian Forces If Necessary Game with Scranton in 2021 Landmark Conference Championship Series

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The top seed and No. 4 ranked Moravian College softball team saw its program record 32-game winning streak come to an end with a 10-6 loss to second seed The University of Scranton in the opening contest of the 2021 Landmark Conference Championship series at Blue & Grey Field Saturday before taking game two, 6-4, to take a winner-take-all game on Sunday, May 16 for the conference title and an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Tournament.