2018 Moravian College Women's Cross Country News

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Moravian's 2018-19 student-athletes at the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee kickoff event on John Makuvek Field in August 2018.
170 Greyhounds Earn Dean's List Honors for Spring 2019 Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 170 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s List honors from the College for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2019 Spring semester.

Senior student-athletes from each of the programs that compete in the Landmark Conference present the Presidents' Trophy to Moravian College President Bryon L. Grigsby '90 at the annual Senior Athletic Banquet on May 8 after the Greyhounds had clinched the trophy for a second straight year.
Moravian Claims Second Straight Landmark Conference Presidents' Trophy

TOWSON, Md. --- After the completion of the spring season, Moravian College claimed the top spot to lead the Landmark Presidents’ Trophy standings. The Greyhounds earned three spring titles.

2019 award winners Terry Eddinger, Nick Zambelli '19. O'Neil Holder '19, Kat Spilman '19, Paige Kovacs '19 and Marty Jo Moyle after the 2019 Senior Athletics Banquet in Johnston Hall.
Moravian Honors Senior Student-Athletes at Annual Awards Banquet in Johnston Hall

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College honored its 2019 senior student-athletes at the annual Senior Athletics Awards Banquet Wednesday night in Johnston Hall. Softball standout Kat Spilman was named the Outstanding Senior Female Athletes while men’s basketball player Oneil Holder was honored with the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete award. The Blue & Grey Scholar Athlete awards were presented to women’s soccer student-athlete Paige Kovacs and football player Nick Zambelli. The H.T.D. Gillespie Award for outstanding service to Moravian’s athletics program was presented to Terry Eddinger and Marty Jo Moyle.

Moravian honored 62 student-athletes at its 2019 Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society Luncheon on March 29.
Moravian Honors 62 Student-Athletes at Chi Alpha Sigma Luncheon

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics & Recreation honored 62 student-athletes Friday afternoon at their annual Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society Luncheon as a kickoff to NCAA Division III Week that runs from April 1-7.

Juniors Carly Danoski and Katie Mayer, sophomore Natalie Novotni and freshman Natalie Stabilito from the women’s team and junior Gavin Kemery from the men's squad earned USTFCCCA Academic Awards.
Five Greyhounds & Both Cross Country Teams Receive Academic Awards from USTFCCCA

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- Moravian College has had five runners named United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic individuals and both the men’s and women’s cross country squads honored as an All-Academic Team by the USTFCCCA for the 2018 season.

Director of Athletics & Recreation and Head Women's Basketball Coach addresses Moravian's student-athletes during the 2018-19 SAAC Kickoff event in August 2018 on John Makuvek Field.
173 Greyhounds Earn Dean's List Honors for Fall 2018

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 173 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s List honors from the College for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2018 Fall semester.

2018 Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll
52 Greyhounds Named to 2018 Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has recognized 366 student-athletes including 52 from Moravian College by selecting them for the 2018 Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll. The honorees were selected from all eight Landmark Conference institutions.

Six Greyhounds named to 2018 Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team
Six Hounds Named to 2018 Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 47 student-athletes to the 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.

Natalie Novotni runs on the course at DeSales University during the 2018 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional. Photo courtesy of DeSales University.
Novotni Earns All-Region Honors as Women Fininsh 13th at NCAA DIII Mideast Regional

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- The Moravian College women’s cross country squad completed the 2018 schedule by competing in the 2018 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional hosted by DeSales University Saturday.

Seven Greyhounds named to 2018 Landmark All-Conference cross country teams
Seven Greyhounds Named to Landmark All-Conference Cross Country Teams; Novotni, Stabilito & DeRafelo Earn Major Awards

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian College cross country squads had a total of seven runners earn 2018 Landmark All-Conference honors this past Saturday at the 2018 Landmark Conference Championships hosted by Elizabethtown College at Union Canal Tunnel Park in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Sophomore Natalie Novotni comes into the finish line as the 2018 Landmark Conference Women's Cross Country Champion at Union Canal Tunnel Park. Photo by Elizabethtown College Athletic Communications.
Novotni Wins 2018 Landmark Conference Women's Cross Country Title as Greyhounds Take 2nd as Team

LEBANON, Pa. --- Sophomore Natalie Novotni captured the 2018 Landmark Conference Women’s Cross Country individual title and helped the Moravian College squad to a runner-up finish in the race hosted by Elizabethtown College at Union Canal Tunnel Park in Lebanon, Pennsylvania Saturday morning.

Natalie Novotni, Carly Danoski and Alyssa Limbaugh run uphill in Bicentennial Park during the Moravian-Cedar Crest Invitational.
Moravian Women Finish 18th in Inter-Regional Border Battle at Rowan

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. --- The Moravian College women’s cross country squad placed 18th in the Inter-Regional Border Battle hosted by Rowan University at Gloucester Country DREAM Park on Saturday.

NCAA Diversity & Inclusion Week
Moravian Participating in NCAA Diversity & Inclusion Week from October 1-5

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The NCAA is hosting a Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign from October 1-5, and student-athletes and staff from the Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation will be participating all week.

Junior Katie Mayer and sophomore Molly Talarico come towards the finish line in the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University. Photo courtesy of Lehigh Athletic Communications.
Greyhound Women Participate in Brown Race at Paul Short Run Hosted by Lehigh

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College women’s cross country team raced in the annual Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University Saturday.

Kristie Reccek Fach '99, a new Moravian Hall of Fame Inductee
Kristie Reccek Fach '99 - New Moravian Hall of Fame Inductee

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Kristie Reccek Fach ’99, a runner on the women’s cross country and track teams, is being inducted into the Moravian College Athletic Hall of Fame on November 9, 2018 in Johnston Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Members of Greyhounds' baseball and softball teams work on making jump ropes for the Boys & Girls Club as part of Moravian's Third Annual Heritage Day on September 26, 2018.
Greyhound Student-Athletes & Coaching Staff Participate in Moravian College Heritage Day 2018

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College hosted its third annual Heritage Day on Wednesday, September 26 as the College held a celebration of Moravian tradition, community and service.