February 21, 2024
Greyhounds Lead Early Before Dropping Season Opener at Muhlenberg
ALLENTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s lacrosse team had an early 3-0 lead before dropping a 16-6 decision at rival Muhlenberg College in non-conference action to start the 2024 season Wednesday.
Moravian University
0-1
6
Muhlenberg College
1-0
16
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Moravian University
G:
Madi Dippel
- 4
A:
Victoria Salica
- 2
Sv:
Kayla Graef
- 15
GB:
Keara Reilly
- 4
Muhlenberg College
G:
Nicole Steiner
- 6
A:
Lily Seifert
- 5
Sv:
Ellison Ervin
- 12
GB:
Rebecca Himelfarb
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian University | Muhlenberg College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 23 | 46 |
| Ground Balls | 18 | 28 |
| Saves | 15 | 12 |
| Clears | 14-27 | 16-27 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 16 |
| Draw Controls | 8 | 17 |
| Free Position Shots | 0-3 | 4-10 |
ALLENTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's lacrosse team had an early 3-0 lead before dropping a 16-6 decision at rival Muhlenberg College in non-conference action to start the 2024 season Wednesday.
How It Happened
- The Greyhounds opened the scoring with a goal from junior midfielder Madi Dippel just 1:22 into the contest. Sophomore midfielder Gianna Lotito netted a goal just 34 seconds later, and Dippel's second tally made the lead 3-0 just over three and a half minutes into action. However, the Mules scored four of the next five goals with Dippel scoring again as the contest was tied 4-4 at the end of the first quarter
- Muhlenberg netted five straight goals in the second period before a late goal from junior midfielder Alex Cherenson sent the teams to the intermission with the Mules holding a 9-5 advantage
- Muhlenberg scored the only three goals scored in the third quarter, and the Mules tallied the first three goals of the fourth quarter to build a 10-goal edge. Dippel scored late before Muhlenberg finished off the scoring
Inside the Numbers
- Moravian had five players register a point with Dippel netting four goals to lead the Hounds
- Cherenson added a goal, four ground balls, three caused turnovers and two draw controls while Lotito had a goal and a pair of ground balls
- Sophomore midfielder Victoria Salica contributed two assists while junior attack Jackie Salvatore had an assist and two draw controls in the contest
- Senior defender Keara Reilly posted three ground balls and a pair of caused turnovers while junior defender Leah Hoskin had a pair of ground balls. Freshman midfielder Bailey Leatherman registered three draw controls
- Sophomore goalie Kayla Graef made 15 saves in her Moravian debut
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, February 24 vs. No. 10 The College of New Jersey, 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 27 at Savannah College of Art & Design (Ga.), 7:00 p.m.
