Vs. Emory (GA) University at 2007 NCAA Division III World Series, Salem, VA - Lost 12-3 (six innings)       Boxscore

Moravian, the fifth seed, was eliminated from the 2007 NCAA Division III World Series, falling to eighth seeded Emory (GA) University, 12-3 in six innings in the first elimination game of the tournament. Emory threatened in the first inning, however, Moravian junior shortstop Beth Paly threw a runner out at the plate to keep the Eagles off the board. The Greyhounds would take a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on a two-out, solo home run to left centerfield by sophomore designated player Sheri Bieniek. The homer was Bieniek's fifth of the season and tenth of her career. Emory would tie the game in the top of the third inning on a solo home run by Ali Braverman to lead off the inning. The homer was Braverman's third of the season and knotted the game at 1-1. The Eagles took a 3-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning on a two-run homer by Caitlin Fitzgerald. The home run was Fitzgerald's third of the season and came with one out in the inning. After the home run, Moravian sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani came into the circle to replace sophomore starter Maria DeBonis. The Greyhounds responded in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the game again at 3-3. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry singled to left field with one out and Bieniek drew a walk. The hit by Santry was the 100th of her career, the 26th player to reach that milestone and the fourth this season. After an out, a wild pitch moved Santry to third and Bieniek to second base, freshman Katie Flood came in to pinch run for Bieniek. Senior catcher Danielle Carrione then delivered a two-RBI single to left field to score Santry and Flood. Emory scored six times in the top of the fifth inning. Braverman led off the inning with a single and a sacrifice bunt by Cassandra Walsh moved Braverman to second. Kim Bandy followed with a single to put runners on the corners before an RBI single by Sarah Morse. Another sacrifice bunt by Betsy Bruinsma, Lauren Haag drew her third walk of the game to load the bases. Fitzgerald hit an RBI single for the Eagles before Rachel Blume hit a three-RBI double to right centerfield. Alyson Moler finished off the inning for Emory with an RBI double to score Fitzgerald. The Eagles would add three more runs in the top of the sixth inning. Walsh tripled to center field to lead off the inning and scored on an RBI single by Bandy. After two outs including a sacrifice bunt by Morse, Haag hit an RBI single to left field to score Bandy and Haag ended up on third base after the throw home. Fitzgerald then singled through the left side for her fourth RBI of the game and giving Emory a 12-3 lead. The Eagles had 13 hits with Fitzgerald going three-for-four. Braverman, Walsh and Bandy each had two hits while Haag was one-for-one with three walks and three runs. Moravian had six hits in the contest with two by Carrione. DeBonis allowed three runs on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings for the Greyhounds while Pellicani dropped to 17-5 on the season, allowing nine runs on ten hits and a walk with one strikeout. Ashley Tobar allowed three runs on seven hits with a walk and two strikeouts for the Eagles.

Emory University (33-7)	0	0	1	2	6	3	12	13	0
Moravian College (35-7)	0	1	0	2	0	0	3	7	1

Vs. DePauw (IN) University at 2007 NCAA Division III World Series, Salem, VA - Lost 4-2        Boxscore

The fifth seeded Greyhounds dropped their opening game of the 2007 NCAA Division III World Series at the James I. Moyer Complex in Salem, Virginia, falling to fourth seed DePauw (IN) University, 4-2. Moravian will now pay eighth seed Emory (GA) University in the first elimination game of the series on Saturday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m. Emory dropped its first game to top seeded Linfield (OR) College, 11-0 in five innings, to open the tournament. The loss snapped a 13-game winning streak for the Greyhounds. Moravian jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz hit a two-out double to right field and scored on an RBI single to center field by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. The Tigers responded with two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take a 2-1 lead. Rachel Gill singled to lead off the inning, and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Kaitlyn Davitt. Carolyn Bartlett doubled to right centerfield to score Davitt, and after an out, Jessica Bowlds hit an RBI double to right centerfield to score Bartlett. Moravian tied the game at 2-2 in the top of the fifth inning. Klepeisz got things started again with her second double of the game and 13th of the season with one out. Homa reached on an error, and junior shortstop Beth Paly singled through the right side to load the bases. However, the Greyhounds were able to get just one run on a bases loaded walk by junior third baseman Kelly Santry. Moravian left a total of eight runners on base in the game including five in scoring position. DePauw scored twice more in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 4-2 lead. Bartlett led off the inning with a single and advanced to second on a passed ball. Lauren Rees drew a walk and the runners moved up on a sacrifice bunt by Bowlds. Laura Schlensker hit an RBI sacrifice line drive to center field to score Bartlett with what was the winning run. Erin Ketchem, who pinch ran for Rees, scored on an RBI single by Chelsey Patterson. Moravian had seven hits in the game with Klepeisz going two-for-four while DePauw had nine hits including a three-for-three game from Bartlett. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani dropped to 17-4 in the circle for Moravian, allowing four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out two batters in 5 2/3 innings. Sophomore Maria DeBonis came in to record the final out of the sixth inning. Megan Soultz earned the win for DePauw, allowing two runs, just one earned, on seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts.

Moravian College (35-6)	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	7	1
DePauw University (37-5)	0	0	0	2	0	2	x	4	9	1

Vs. #10 Montclair State University at 2007 NCAA Division III Regionals hosted by Montclair State University, Little Falls, NJ - Won 8-2       Boxscore

Top seeded Moravian advanced to the NCAA Division III World Series for the second time in four seasons with an 8-2 victory over second seed and host Montclair State University in the championship game of the NCAA Division III Regionals. The Greyhounds will play the winner of the New Concord, Ohio Regional on Friday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m. in the second game of the 2007 NCAA Division III World Series at the James Moyer Complex in Salem, Virginia. Moravian jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz led off the inning with a single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. Junior shortstop Beth Paly followed with a single to put runners on the corners. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis hit an RBI single up the middle to score Klepeisz. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry singled to load the bases before sophomore designated player Deanna Mangieri hit an RBI single through the right side to score Paly. However, the Greyhounds would leave the bases loaded in the inning. The Red Hawks scored a run in the top of the second inning to cut Moravian's lead in half. Kelly Karp led off with a single and eventually scored on the Greyhounds' first error of the tournament. Moravian would push six runs across the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning for an 8-1 lead. Senior catcher Danielle Carrione led off with a single and freshman Katie Flood came into pinch run for Carrione. Sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Flood to second, and Klepeisz drew a walk. Homa hit a single to load the bases before Paly hit an RBI ground out scoring Flood. DeBonis followed with a two-RBI double to right center field that just missed being her third home run of the tournament. Santry drew a walk before Mangieri hit a flare to center field that scored DeBonis. On the throw home, Mangieri ran to second base, and the throw allowed Santry to come all the way around in score. Sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek singled to bring Carrione back to the plate. Carrione hit an RBI single to left field to score Mangieri. The hit was the 100th of Carrione's career, the 25th player in Moravian history to reach 100 career hits. Montclair State, ranked tenth in the country, scored the final run in the top of the fifth inning on a leadoff solo home run by Maureen Shockley. Moravian, currently ranked fifth in the nation, had 15 hits in the game with DeBonis and Klepeisz each collecting three hits. Carrione, Bieniek and Mangieri each had two hits for the Greyhounds. DeBonis improved to 18-2 in the circle for Moravian, allowing two runs, just one earned, on four hits and three walks while striking out ten batters. Carolyn McCrea suffered the loss for the Red Hawks, allowing eight runs on 15 hits and three walks while striking out three batters. The Greyhounds had five players named to the Regional All-Tournament Team including Paly, Santry, Klepeisz, DeBonis and sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani.

Montclair State University (37-8)	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	4	0
Moravian College (35-5)	2	0	0	6	0	0	x	8	15	2

Vs. #10 Montclair State University at 2007 NCAA Division III Regionals hosted by Montclair State University, Little Falls, NJ - Won 9-2       Boxscore

The top seeded Greyhounds used the long ball again to advance to the regional championship game for the fifth straight year as Moravian topped second seed and host Montclair State University, 9-2. The game was also a battle of the top teams in the country with the Greyhounds ranked fifth in the latest National Fastpitch Coaches Association Top 25 Poll while the Red Hawks are ranked tenth. Moravian will await the winner of the final elimination game in Sunday's championship game beginning at 12:00 p.m. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning. Sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew led off with a single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by sophomore outfielder Jordan Oplinger. After another out, senior outfielder Lauren Homa singled up the middle to score Agnew. Moravian would make its lead 2-0 in the top of the fourth inning when sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis led off the inning with a solo home run to left field, DeBonis' second homer of the tournament and fourth of the season. The Greyhounds would extend their lead to 6-0 in the top of the fifth inning. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz doubled with one out and Homa followed with a bunt single. After a pop out, DeBonis drew a walk to lead the bases. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry made the Red Hawks pay for the DeBonis walk, drilling the ball over the left center for her second grand slam of the season. The home run was Moravian's 17th in its last 11 games. Montclair State would get a run in the bottom of the fifth inning on a triple by Megan Durkin and an RBI single from Jackie Ferranti. The Red Hawks pulled within 6-2 in the sixth inning on a lead off solo home run by Kelly Nance. Moravian would score the final three runs in the top of the seventh inning. DeBonis and Santry each drew two-out walks. Sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri hit a single to centerfield to score DeBonis before sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek hit a two run double to straight away centerfield. Bieniek's hit just missed clearing the eight-foot fence. The Greyhounds finished with ten hits with two each by Klepeisz, Homa and Santry. The Red Hawks had seven hits with three by Ferranti and two from Nance. Sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani improved to 17-3 in the circle for Moravian, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six batters. Carolyn McCrea suffered the loss for Montclair State, allowing nine runs on ten hits and four walks with two strikeouts.

Moravian College (34-5)	0	0	1	1	4	0	3	9	10	0
Montclair State University (37-7)	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	7	0

Vs. Gettysburg College at 2007 NCAA Division III Regionals hosted by Montclair State University, Little Falls, NJ - Won 6-2       Boxscore

Top seeded Moravian won its opening game at the 2007 NCAA Division III Regional being hosted by Montclair State University with a 6-2 victory over fifth seed Gettysburg College. With the victory, the Greyhounds advance to a winner's bracket game on Saturday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. The Bullets advance to play Moravian with a 4-1 victory over fourth seed Ramapo College of New Jersey. Thursday's other first round games had sixth seeded College of Staten Island defeating third seed King's College, 5-3, and the host and second seed Red Hawks needing nine innings to defeated Manhattanville College, 3-2. Moravian jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning against Gettysburg. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz led off with an infield single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. Junior shortstop Beth Paly then delivered an RBI triple down the right field line to score Klepeisz. Paly would score on a dropped fly ball in the Bullet outfield with two outs. The Greyhounds extended their lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the third inning. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis led off the inning with a single through the left side of the infield. After a sacrifice bunt by junior third baseman Kelly Santry and an infield single by sophomore designated player Deanna Mangieri, Moravian pulled off a double steal with Mangieri getting into an intentional run down to allow DeBonis to score. The Bullets would get a run in the top of the fourth inning to cut Moravian's lead to 3-1. Erin Ober had a one-out infield single and eventually scored on an RBI fielder's choice by Sarah Woodbury with the bases loaded. Gettysburg would pull within a run in the top of the sixth inning when Abbe Miller doubled with one out and scored on an RBI single by Woodbury. Moravian scored three insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to build a 6-2 lead. Homa started the rally with a two-out double. Paly then hit a pop fly that fell in behind second base for an RBI single scoring Homa. DeBonis followed with a two-run home run to right field to finish off the scoring. The homer was DeBonis' third of the season, and the Greyhounds' 15th home run on their last ten games. Moravian finished with ten hits including two each by DeBonis, Paly and Klepeisz. Klepeisz's second hit, a single up the middle in the fourth inning was the 100th hit of her Moravian career, and she is the 24th player in school history to reach the 100-hit plateau. Gettysburg had just six hits with Miller going three-for-three. DeBonis improved to 17-2 in the circle on the year for the Greyhounds. She allowed one walk in addition to the six hits and two earned runs while striking out four batters. Kristy Rubino suffered the loss for the Bullets, allowing six runs, five of them earned, on ten hits and a walk while striking out three.

Gettysburg College (25-14)	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	6	2
Moravian College (33-5)	2	0	1	0	0	3	x	6	10	0

Vs. Messiah College at 2007 Commonwealth Conference Tournament Championship hosted by Lebanon Valley College - Won 5-0        Boxscore

Top seeded Moravian won its seventh straight Commonwealth Conference Tournament Championship, defeating fourth seed Messiah College, 5-0, in the title game at Lebanon Valley College. The Greyhounds, ranked tenth in the nation, earn their tenth consecutive trip to the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament with the win. Moravian sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after tossing a four-hit shutout, her seventh shutout of the season and second of the Commonwealth Tournament. Pellicani allowed just one walk and stuck out five batters to improve to 16-3 on the season in the circle. The Greyhounds would give Pellicani all the offense she needed in the bottom of the third inning. Sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew led off the inning with a single to right field. Sophomore outfielder Jordan Oplinger then laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Agnew over to second base. However, the throw to first base sailed wide and after a collision between Oplinger and the Messiah second baseman covering first base, the ball ended up down in the right field bullpen with Agnew coming all the way around to score. Moravian extended its lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning on a one-out, solo home run by sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri. The homer was Mangieri's second of the season. The Greyhounds added another run in the bottom of the fifth inning. Oplinger led off with a walk and moved to second on a wild pitch. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz then hit an RBI single down the right field line. Moravian finished off the scoring in the bottom of the sixth inning on a two-run, pinch hit home run by sophomore Sheri Bieniek that scored Mangieri, who had doubled. The homer was Bieniek's fourth of the season and Moravian's 14th in its last nine games. The Greyhounds finished with six hits including two by Mangieri.

Messiah College (24-15)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	2
Moravian College (32-5)	0	0	1	1	1	2	x	5	6	0

Vs. Elizabethtown College at 2007 Commonwealth Conference Tournament hosted by Lebanon Valley College - Won 2-0        Boxscore

The top seeded Greyhounds moved within one victory of their seventh straight Commonwealth Conference Tournament title with a 2-0 win over second seeded Elizabethtown College in a winners bracket game in the 2007 tournament hosted by Lebanon Valley College. Moravian, currently ranked tenth in the nation, needs to win just once in the championship round Saturday to advance to the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament for the tenth consecutive season. Greyhound sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani tossed a one-hit shutout against the Blue Jays, allowing just a lead-off hit to Kelli Thon of Elizabethtown in the top of the first inning. Pellicani did walk five batters while striking out six Blue Jays. Moravian would score its first run in the bottom of the third inning. Sophomore outfielder Jordan Oplinger led off the inning with an infield single. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz then attempted to lay down a sacrifice bunt to move Oplinger to second base but the throw to first base by Elizabethtown's first baseman sailed into right field, allowing Oplinger to come all the way around to score. The Greyhounds added an insurance run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry led of the inning with a single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri. After another out, sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew hit an RBI single down the left field line to score Santry. Moravian had six hits in the game including two by junior shortstop by Beth Paly. Alex Lee suffered the loss in the circle for the Blue Jays, allowing two runs, just one earned, on six hits with one strikeout.

Elizabethtown College (16-16)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
Moravian College (31-5)	0	0	1	1	0	0	x	2	6	0

Vs. Messiah College at 2007 Commonwealth Conference Tournament hosted by Lebanon Valley College - Won 3-2        Boxscore

Top seeded Moravian opened the 2007 Commonwealth Conference Tournament being hosted by Lebanon Valley College with a 3-2 victory over fourth seeded Messiah College. The Greyhounds, currently ranked tenth in the nation, moved into the winner's bracket game, and the victory was the team's 30th of the season, the sixth consecutive season the program has won at least 30 games. The Falcons took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning without a hit. Moravian sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis allowed two walks and a pair of fielder's choices before hitting Messiah's Rebecca Croft with a pitch while the bases were loaded. The Greyhounds didn't wait long to tie the score as senior first baseman Lauren Homa connected on her first home run of the season, a solo shot down the left field line. Moravian would strand a runner at second in the third inning and runners at second and third in the fourth inning while Messiah put a runner on second in the second inning. The Greyhounds would score twice in the bottom of the fifth inning with two outs. Homa drew a walk to bring junior shortstop Beth Paly to the plate. Paly then connected on a two-run home run to left field, her fifth homer of the season, to give the Greyhounds a 3-1 lead. Messiah got one run back in the top of the sixth inning on a solo homer by Amy Bowie to lead off the inning. Bowie's hit was just the Falcons' second of the game. Moravian had seven hits in the contest by seven different players. DeBonis improved to 16-2 in the circle, allowing two runs on two hits, four walks and two hit batters. She did strikeout six batters in the game. Megan Rice suffered the loss for Messiah with three runs, all earned, on seven hits and a walk with one strikeout.

Messiah College (22-14)	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0
Moravian College (30-5)	1	0	0	0	2	0	x	3	7	1

At Messiah College - Won 7-1        Boxscore

The Greyhounds closed out their final Commonwealth Conference doubleheader with a 7-1 victory at Messiah College to sweep the Falcons and finished the regular season at 13-1 in conference action. Moravian, ranked 12th in the nation, scored all seven of its runs in the top of the first inning. Sophomroe outfielder Erica Klepeisz hit a single to lead off the game before senior first baseman Lauren Homa reached on an error. Junior second baseman Beth Paly drew a walk before an RBI single by sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis plated Klepeisz. Homa also scored on the play on an error in the Messiah outfield. DeBonis scored on an RBI single by senior catcher Danielle Carrione before junior outfielder Megan Ritchey connected on a grand slam home run to clear the bases. The homer was Ritchey's second in three games. The Falcons would score their lone run of the game in the bottom of the second inning when Amy Bowie led off with a solo home run. Moravian has 12 hits in the game with two each by Carrione and junior third baseman Kelly Santry while Messiah was limited to six hits with two by Lindsay Hall. DeBonis improved to 15-2 in the circle this season for the Greyhounds, allowing a run on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Rebecca Croft suffered the loss for Messiah, lasting just a third of an inning but allowing all seven runs.

Moravian College (29-5, 13-1 Commonwealth)	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	12	0
Messiah College (22-13, 7-7 Commonwealth)	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	2

At Messiah College - Won 6-2        Boxscore

Moravian opened its final doubleheader of the 2007 regular season with a 6-2 victory at Messiah College in Commonwealth Conference action. The 12th-ranked Greyhounds took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz led of the game with a solo home run, her third homer of the season and week. Messiah answered with a run on an RBI single by Lana Trotter in the bottom of the first inning to tie the score. The Falcons would take a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning on a solo homer by Jessica DeBoer with two outs in the innings. The Greyhounds responded two innings later with three runs in the top of the sixth inning. With one out, junior shortstop Beth Paly tied the contest with a solo home run, her third of the season. Senior pinch hitter Danielle Carrione hit a two-RBI single later in the inning to score junior catcher Kelly Santry and sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis. Moravian would add two more runs to its lead in the top of the seventh inning on a two-out, two-run homer by Paly that score Klepeisz, who had singled. Moravian had ten hits in the game with Klepeisz going three-for-four and Paly and Santry each collecting two hits. Messiah had six hits in the contest with two each by DeBoer and Amy Bowie. Greyhound sophomore Kristie Pellicani improved to 14-3 in the circle with the victory, allowing two runs on six hits and six walks with two strikeouts. Megan Rice suffered the loss for the Falcons despite striking out four batters and not allowing a walk.

Moravian College (28-5, 12-1 Commonwealth)	1	0	0	0	0	3	2	6	10	1
Messiah College (22-12, 7-6 Commonwealth)	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	6	1

Vs. Dickinson College - Canceled

Moravian's final home doubleheader of the season, a non-conference twinbill versus Dickinson College, for Thursday, April 26th has been canceled due to field conditions.

Vs. Eastern University - Won 8-0 (5 innings)        Boxscore

The Greyhounds, ranked fifth in the country, swept their second straight non-conference doubleheader, defeating Eastern University, 8-0 in five innings at Blue & Grey Field. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis tossed her first collegiate no-hitter with nine strikeouts and just a leadoff walk in the first inning. DeBonis, who struck out nine batters, tossed her 11th shutout of the season to improve to 14-2 on the year. DeBonis received all of the ofense she would need in the bottom of the first inning. Sophomore outfielder Jordan Oplinger led off with a single before sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz hit a home run off the right field foul pole for a 2-0 Greyhound lead. Moravian added three runs in the bottom of the second inning. Sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew hit a sacrifice fly to score junior outfielder Megan Ritchey, who had reached on an error. Senior designated player Rebecca DeJulio had also reached on an error before Agnew's fly ball and eventually scored on a passed ball. After DeJulio scored, Oplinger singled and crossed the plate on an RBI double by junior shortstop Beth Paly. The Greyhounds would institute the NCAA eight-run rule in the bottom of the fifth inning with three more runs. Freshman shortstop Chrissy McGlinn led off the inning with a single and freshman first baseman Danielle Massa followed with a single. After two fly outs, Ritchey connected on her first home run of the season to left field to end the game. Moravian had nine hits with two each by Ritchey and Oplinger.

Eastern University (11-17)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Moravian College (27-5)	2	3	0	0	3	8	9	0

Vs. Eastern University - Won 10-1 (5 innings)        Boxscore

Fifth-ranked Moravian began a non-conference doubleheader versus Eastern University with a 10-1, five-inning win at Blue & Grey Field. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Senior outfielder Justina Black had an RBI single to score senior designated player Danielle Carrione, who had singled with two outs. Senior first baseman Lauren Homa followed with an RBI single to score Black. The Eagles would get a run in the top of the third inning on a bases loaded walk by Karen Hertzog, one of three walks in the inning. Moravian answered with two runs in the bottom of the third innings to build a 4-1 lead. Sophomore outfielder Maria DeBonis singled with two outs and junior third baseman Kelly Santry walked before sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri had a two-RBI double. The Greyhounds pushed six runs across the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning to institute the NCAA eight-run rule. Black led off the inning with a walk and eventually moved to third on a two-out single by sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz. Junior second baseman Beth Paly drew a walk to load the bases before an RBI single by freshman pinch hitter Chrissy McGlinn hit an RBI single. Santry followed with a grand slam home run to straight away center field, Santry's first home run of the season. Mangieri hit a single and freshman pinch hitter Danielle Massa was hit by a pitch before an RBI double by senior outfielder Rebecca DeJulio score Mangieri with the final run of the game. The Greyhounds had 11 hits in the contest with two each by Klepeisz and Mangieri. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani improved to 13-3 in the circle for Moravian, allowing a run on one hits and four walks while striking out seven. Ashley Lewis suffered the loss for Eastern.

Eastern University (11-16)	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	2
Moravian College (26-5)	0	2	2	6	x	10	11	1

Vs. Muhlenberg College - Won 7-0        Boxscore

The Greyhounds swept a non-conference doubleheader from rival Muhlenberg College with a 7-0 victory in the second game at Blue & Grey Field. Moravian sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis did not allow a hit until the seventh inning and issued just one walk in her tenth shutout of the season and her third one-hitter of the year. DeBonis, who is now 13-2 on the season, also struck out 12 batters in the contest. The Greyhounds scored all of the offense they would need in the bottom of the first inning with four runs. Sophomore outfielders Jordan Oplinger and Erica Klepeisz and junior shortstop Beth Paly each had singles to load the bases. DeBonis reached on an error that allowed Oplinger to score while Klepeisz crossed the plate on an RBI single by sophomore designated player Deanna Mangieri. Senior catcher Danielle Carrione added a two-RBI single to score Paly and DeBonis. Moravian scored again in the bottom of the third inning when Mangieri led off with a single and eventually scored on an RBI ground out by freshman pinch hitter Chrissy McGlinn. The Greyhounds scored twice more in the bottom of the fifth inning on an RBI single by Carrione that scored Mangieri, who had doubled. Carrione would cross the plate on an RBI single by freshman pinch hitter Anastasia Morris. Moravian had 14 hits in the game with three by Mangieri and two each by Klepeisz, Paly and Carrione. Muhlenberg's Katie Vecchione broke up the no-hitter with a lead off single in the seventh inning. Vecchione also pitched for the Mules, striking out one batter.

Muhlenberg College (8-20)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
Moravian College (25-5)	4	0	1	0	2	0	x	7	14	0

Vs. Muhlenberg College - Won 6-2        Boxscore

Moravian opened a non-conference doubleheader versus rival Muhlenberg College at Blue & Grey Field with a 6-2 victory. The Mules jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning on a two-RBI double by Jennifer Rosenthal that scored RiRi Ferrigno and Tina Roth. The Greyhounds would cut the lead in half in the bottom of the second inning on an RBI triple by junior third baseman Kelly Santry that scored sophomore designated player Sheri Bieniek, who had singled. The Greyhounds scored three runs in the bottom of the third inning to take a 4-2 lead. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz led off with a triple and scored on an RBI single by sophomore outfielder Jordan Oplinger. After a sacrifice bunt by sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew, junior shortstop Beth Paly connected on a two-run home run down the left field line. The homer was Paly's second of the season. Moravian finished off the scoring in the bottom of the fourth inning as sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri led off the inning with a solo home run and Klepeisz connected on a two-out solo homer. The round-trippers were the first of the season for Mangieri and Klepeisz. Moravian finished the game with nine hits including two each by Klepeisz and Mangieri. Greyhound sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani improved to 12-3 in the circle with the victory, allowing two runs on three hits with four strikeouts. Nicole Washburn started for the Mules and allowed six runs on seven hits with one strikeout in seven innings. Lara Kestenbaum allowed two hits in two innings of relief work.

Muhlenberg College (8-19)	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0
Moravian College (24-5)	0	1	3	2	0	0	x	6	9	0

Vs. Elizabethtown College - Won 4-1        Boxscore

The Greyhounds clinched the top seed in the 2007 Commonwealth Conference Tournament with a 4-1 victory over Elizabethtown College in the second game of a doubleheader at Blue & Grey Field. The Blue Jays took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on an RBI double by Abbie Merrifield. Moravian responded with three runs in the bottom of the first inning to take the lead for good. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis hit an RBI single to score sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz, and junior shortstop Beth Paly scored on a wild pitch. Sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri drove in the final run of the inning with an RBI single that scored DeBonis. The Greyhounds added a run in the bottom of the sixth inning on an RBI sacrifice fly by senior outfielder Lauren Homa which scored freshman Katie Flood, who was pinch running for Mangieri. Moravian had eight hits in the contest with two by freshman first baseman Danielle Massa while Elizabethtown had five hits with two by Merrifield. DeBonis improved to 12-2 in the circle with the win but saw her scoreless inning streak stopped at 38 with the first inning run by the Blue Jays. DeBonis allowed five hits and four walks while striking out 11 batters. Alex Lee took the loss for Elizabethtown.

Elizabethtown College (13-13, 7-5 Commonwealth)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	1
Moravian College (23-5, 11-1 Commonwealth)	3	0	0	0	0	1	x	4	8	0

Vs. Elizabethtown College - Lost 3-1        Boxscore

Moravian had its nine-game winning streak snapped in a 3-1 loss to Elizabethtown College in Commonwealth Conference action at Blue & Grey Field. The loss was the Greyhounds, currently ranked fifth in the nation, first in conference action this season. Moravian took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI single by junior second baseman Beth Paly that scored sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger, who had reached on an error to lead off the inning. The Blue Jays tied the contest in the top of the fourth inning on an unearned run scoring on a grounder by Lauren Hoover. Elizabethtown would score two more unearned runs in the top of the sixth inning to build a 3-1 lead. Sarah Church and Amanda Gordan had RBI singles for the Blue Jays in the inning. Moravian had just three hits in the game while Elizabethtown had five hits including two by Church. Greyhound sophomore Kristie Pellicani dropped to 11-3 on the season, allowing three unearned runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Alex Lee tossed a three-hitter with three walks, an unearned run and a strikeout for Elizabethtown.

Elizabethtown College (13-12, 7-4 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	3	5	2
Moravian College (22-5, 10-1 Commonwealth)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	3

At Lebanon Valley College - Won 4-0        Boxscore

The fifth ranked Greyhounds swept their fourth straight doubleheader and clinched a berth in the Commonwealth Conference Tournament with a 4-0 victory at Lebanon Valley College in the second game of a doubleheader. Moravian, which needs one win to clinch the top seed in the Commonwealth Conference Tournament, has qualified for the postseason for the 13th straight year. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis extended her personal scoreless inning streak to 38 with her ninth shutout of the season. DeBonis allowed just one hit and three walks while striking out seven batters to improve to 11-2 on the season. DeBonis gave herself a lead in the top of the first inning with a two-RBI double that scores sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz and sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek, who had each singled. DeBonis would score on an RBI double by junior third baseman Kelly Santry to give the Greyhounds a 3-0 lead in the top of the first. Moravian scored again in the top of the fifth inning on an RBI single by junior shortstop Beth Paly that scored senior outfielder Lauren Homa. DeBonis allowed just a two-out single in the third inning for her second one-hitter of the season. Jenn Roberts suffered the loss for the Flying Dutchmen.

Moravian College (22-4, 10-0 Commonwealth)	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	8	0
Lebanon Valley College (13-9, 4-4 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

At Lebanon Valley College - Won 4-1        Boxscore

Moravian, currently ranked fifth in the nation, won its eight straight game but saw its consecutive scoreless inning streak snapped at 50 in a 4-1 victory at Lebanon Valley College in the first game of a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning on a two-out, two-run home run by sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis. Sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek drew a walk just before DeBonis connected on her second homer of the season. Moravian extended its lead to 4-0 in the top of the sixth inning on a two-RBI double by junior third baseman Kelly Santry which scored Bieniek and junior second baseman Beth Paly, who had reached on an error to lead off the inning. Lebanon Valley snapped Moravian's scoreless inning streak with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning, the first run the Greyhounds' had allowed since losing to DeSales University, 12-11 in ten innings on April 3rd. Krystal Devecchio drew a walk to lead off the inning and scored on an RBI single by Amy Batz, the Flying Dutchman's only hit of the contest. Moravian had six hits with two by Santry. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani improved to 11-2 in the circle for the Greyhounds, allowing the one run on one hit and three walks while striking out four batters. The one-hitter was the second straight by Pellicani. Jenn Roberts took the loss for Lebanon Valley in the circle.

Moravian College (21-4, 9-0 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	4	6	1
Lebanon Valley College (13-8, 4-3 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1

At William Paterson University - Canceled

Moravian's non-conference doubleheader at William Paterson University for Thursday, April 19th has been canceled due to the Pioneers needing to rescheduled a New Jersey Athletic Conference doubleheader, and the Greyhounds having to play a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Lebanon Valley College. The twinbill will not be rescheduled this season.

At Lebanon Valley College - Postponed to April 19th

Moravian's Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Lebanon Valley College base been postponed for a second time this season due to weather and field conditions. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 19th at 3:00 p.m. in Annville. This will cause the Greyhounds to cancel their non-conference doubleheader at William Paterson University for April 19th.

Vs. Muhlenberg College - Postponed to April 22nd

Moravian's non-conference doubleheader with rival Muhlenberg College for Sunday, April 15th at Blue & Grey Field has been postponed due to rain and field conditions. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 22nd at 11:30 a.m. in Bethlehem.

Vs. Albright College - Won 2-0        Boxscore

The Greyhounds swept their third straight doubleheader, blanking Albright College, 2-0, in the second game of a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Blue & Grey Field. Moravian, ranked seventh in the nation, has now won seven straight games, all by shutout, a school record, and has not allowed a run in 45 innings since allowing 12 runs in the first game of a doubleheader at DeSales University. The win was also Moravian's 20th of the season, the 14th consecutive year the Greyhounds have won at least 20 games. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis extended her own scoreless streak to 31 innings in the shutout of Albright, her eighth shutout of the year. DeBonis allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out a career high 13 batters to improve to 10-2 in the circle this spring. Moravian gave DeBonis all the offense she needed with two runs in the bottom of the second inning. DeBonis led off the inning with a double and moved to third on a fly ball by senior outfielder Justina Black. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry followed with an RBI single to score DeBonis. Santry would come all the way around to score on an RBI single by sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew. Moravian had seven hits in the game by seven different players.

Albright College (8-17, 3-5 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1
Moravian College (20-4, 8-0 Commonwealth)	0	2	0	0	0	0	x	2	7	0

Vs. Albright College - Won 2-0        Boxscore

Seventh-ranked Moravian extended its winning streak to six straight games with a 2-0 victory over Albright College in the first game of a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Blue & Grey Field. The win was Moravian's sixth straight by shutout, a new school record, extending the team's scoreless streak to 38 innings. Sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani tossed her fifth shutout of the season to improve to 10-2 in the circle. Pellicani allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out six batters. The Greyhounds scored both of their runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Senior outfielder Justina Black led off the inning with her second double of the game, and freshman Chrissy McGlinn came in to pinch run. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry would reach on an error that allowed McGlinn to score from second base. Santry eventually crossed the plate on an RBI sacrifice fly by sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger. Moravian had eight hits in the game with Black and Santry each collecting two hits.

Albright College (8-16, 3-4 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2
Moravian College (19-4, 7-0 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	2	0	0	x	2	8	0

Vs. Haverford College - Postponed

Moravian's non-conference doubleheader with Haverford College for Thursday, April 12th at Blue & Grey Field has been postponed due to rain and field conditions. The twinbill has not been rescheduled at this time.

Vs. Widener University - Won 7-0        Boxscore

The Greyhounds swept another doubleheader, defeating Widener University, 7-0, in the second game at Blue & Grey Field. Eighth-ranked Moravian has won five straight, all by shutout, and has not allowed a run on 31 innings. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis tossed her second shutout of the doubleheader and seventh of the season, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out eight batters. DeBonis has a shutout streak of 24 innings. Moravian would give DeBonis all of the offense she needed in the third inning, when the Greyhounds scored five times. Junior shortstop Beth Paly drove in the first run with an RBI single. DeBonis and sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri followed with RBI singles before senior designated player Danielle Carrione hit a two-RBI single. Moravian extended its lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning on another RBI single by Paly, and the Greyhounds finished the scoring in the bottom of the fifth inning on an RBI double by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. Moravian had 13 hits in the game with Paly, DeBonis, Carrione and sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek each collecting two hits.

Widener University (17-9, 3-5 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
Moravian College (18-4, 6-0 Commonwealth)	0	0	5	1	1	0	x	7	13	1

Vs. Widener University - Won 6-0        Boxscore

Moravian began a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader against Widener University with a 6-0 win at Blue & Grey Field. The eighth-ranked Greyhounds have won four straight games by shutout. Moravian sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis improved to 8-2 in the circle with her sixth shutout of the season, allowing just two hits and six walks while striking out ten batters. DeBonis would get all of the offense she needed in the bottom of the third inning when the Greyhounds scored twice. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz had an RBI double while junior shortstop Beth Paly hit an RBI triple. Moravian added four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning when DeBonis led off the inning with her first career home run, a solo shot to left centerfield. Sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew added a two-RBI double in the inning while Klepeisz had another RBI double. Moravian had 12 hits in the game with Paly going three-for-four and Agnew, Klepeisz, DeBonis and sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri each collecting two hits.

Widener University (17-8, 3-4 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Moravian College (17-4, 5-0 Commonwealth)	0	0	2	0	0	4	x	6	12	0

Vs. Drew University - Won 12-0 (5 innings)        Boxscore

The Greyhounds defeated future Landmark Conference rival Drew University, 12-0 in five innings, to sweep a non-conference doubleheader at Blue & Grey Field. The sweep is eighth-ranked Moravian's fourth of the seaosn. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis improved to 7-2 in the circle with her fifth shutout of the season. DeBonis allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out 11 batters. The Greyhounds would give DeBonis a 7-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger led off the inning reaching third on an outfield error, and she scored on a wild pitch. After a walk by sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz and an out, sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek connected on her third home run of the season, a two-run shot to right field. Sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri and senior outfielder Lauren Homa each had RBI singles before Oplinger drove in the final two runs of the inning with a two-RBI double. The Greyhounds would add three more runs in the bottom of the second inning to extend the lead to 10-0. Junior designated player Megan Ritchey had an RBI single while freshman Danielle Massa scored on a passed ball and freshman third baseman Kelly Maressa crossed the plate on a wild pitch. Moravian scored twice in the bottom of the fourth inning on an RBI single by freshman shortstop Jackie Seidler and another wild pitch. The game was ended after five innings due to the NCAA's eight-run rule. Moravian had ten hits in the game with ten different players getting a hit.

Drew University (11-9)	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3
Moravian College (16-4)	7	3	0	2	x	12	10	0

Vs. Drew University - Won 1-0        Boxscore

Moravian opened a non-conference doubleheader against future Landmark Conference rival Drew University with a 1-0 victory at Blue & Grey Field. The Greyhounds scored the game's only run in the bottom of the first inning. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry drew a bases loaded walk, Moravian's fourth base on balls of the inning, to score junior second baseman Beth Paly, who had reached on an infield single. The Greyhounds had just three hits in the game while Drew had five hits including two by Kerry Crowley. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani improved to 9-2 in the circle for Moravian, allowing five hits and four walks while striking out six batters for her fourth shutout of the season. April Jacob suffered the loss for the Rangers, allowing a run on four walks and a hit in 2/3 of an inning. Lauren Collini pitched the final 5 1/3 innings with two hits and three strikeouts.

Drew University (11-8)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1
Moravian College (15-4)	1	0	0	0	0	0	x	1	3	1

At Lebanon Valley College - Postponed to April 17th

Moravian has had its Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Lebanon Valley College for Thursday, April 5th postponed due to weather and cold temperatures. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 17th at 3:00 p.m. in Annville. To make space in the schedule for the doubleheader, Moravian's scheduled doubleheader with Eastern University for April 17th has been moved to April 24th.

At DeSales University - Won 9-0 (5 innings)       Boxscore

The Greyhounds bounced back from their first loss in nearly a month to shut out DeSales University, 9-0 in five innings, in the second game of a non-conference doubleheader. Sophomore pitcher Maria DeBonis tossed her fourth shutout of the season for Moravian, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out six batters. DeBonis received all of the offense she would need in the top of the third inning when Moravian scored four runs. Junior shortstop Beth Paly scored the first run of the game on a wild pitch before freshman third baseman Kelly Maressa hit a two-RBI double. Maressa scored the final run of the inning on a passed ball. The Greyhounds added five runs in the top of the fifth inning to institute the NCAA's eight-run rule. DeBonis drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly before junior outfielder Megan Ritchey hit an RBI double. Sophomore second baseman Katie Agnew had a two-RBI single during the inning while freshman outfielder Chrissy McGlinn drove in the final run of the game with an RBI double. Moravian had ten hits in the victory with sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri going three-for-three.

Moravian College (14-4)	0	0	4	0	5	9	10	1
DeSales University (5-11)	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1

At DeSales University - Lost 12-11 (10 innings)       Boxscore

Moravian had its six-game winning streak snapped as the ninth-ranked Greyhounds fell to DeSales University, 12-11 in ten innings, in a non-conference contest. The loss also snapped a 25-game winning streak against the Bulldogs. The only other time Moravian lost to DeSales was the first time the two schools met on April 22, 1980 when then Allentown College of St. Francis DeSales defeated the Greyhounds, 13-0. Moravian took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek hit an RBI single that scored sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger, who had singled to lead off the game. The Bulldogs answered with five runs in the bottom of the first inning with all five runs coming with two outs. Moravian starting pitcher Kristie Pellicani was relieved by sophomore Katie Agnew during the inning. Moravian scored twice in the top of the second inning on an error that allowed senior outfielder Justina Black to score and an RBI ground out by sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz that scored senior catcher Danielle Carrione. The Greyhounds eventually took the lead with three runs in the top of the fourth inning for a 6-5 advantage. Junior second baseman Beth Paly, Bieniek and sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis each had RBI doubles in the inning. Moravian's lead wouldn't last long as DeSales scored four times in the bottom half of the fourth inning to retake a 9-6 lead, and again all four runs were scored with two outs. Moravian pulled within 9-8 in the top of the sixth inning with a pair of runs. The Greyhounds scored on an RBI single by freshman pinch hitter Kelly Maressa and an RBI double by DeBonis. Moravian scored a run in the top of the seventh inning on an RBI double by Paly to tie the score at 9-9 and force extra innings. The game went to the international tiebreaker of placing a runner at second base to start the inning in the top of the eight, and the Greyhounds would take a 10-9 lead on an RBI single by DeBonis. However, DeSales also scored in the bottom of the eighth to tie the score once again at 10-10. In the top of the ninth inning, Moravian pushed a run across the plate on an RBI sacrifice fly by Oplinger. However, the Bulldogs once again scored in the bottom half of the inning to tie the contest at 11-11. Moravian started the tenth inning with Klepeisz at second base but a pair of line outs and a pop fly didn't allow Klepeisz to move up. DeSales finally ended the game in the bottom of the tenth inning on a suicide squeeze bunt by Kyra Monarek. Moravian pounded out 17 hits in the game, its highest single game total of the year, with Paly going four-for-six with a pair of doubles. Carrione and DeBonis were each three-for-four for the Greyhounds while Bieniek was three-for-six. Oplinger had a pair of hits and added three runs. Pellicani, who re-entered the game to pitch the tenth inning dropped to 8-2 on the season, allowing six runs, five of them earned, on five hits and three walks with one strikeout in just one inning of work. Agnew, who was seeing her first action of the season, allowed six runs, four of them earned, on five hits and four walks with nine strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings.

Moravian College (13-4)	1	2	0	3	0	2	1	1	1	0	11	17	2
DeSales University (5-10)	5	0	0	4	0	0	0	1	1	1	12	10	4

Vs. Widener University - Postponed to April 9th

Moravian has had its Commonwealth Conference doubleheader versus Widener University postponed for the second time this season due to weather and field conditions. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Monday, April 9th at 3:00 p.m. at Blue & Grey Field in Bethlehem.

At Susquehanna University - Won 8-5       Boxscore

The ninth-ranked Greyhounds held off a late rally to sweep a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Susquehanna University and run the team's winning streak to six straight with an 8-5 win in the second contest. Moravian jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on an RBI double by junior second baseman Beth Paly that scored sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz, who had walked to lead off the game. Moravian added four runs in the top of the fifth inning for a 5-0 lead. Sophomore pitcher Megan DeBonis drew a bases loaded walk to drive in senior outfielder Lauren Homa, who had started a two-out rally with a single. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry then hit a three-RBI double to clear the bases. The Greyhounds scored what proved to be three insurance runs in the top of the sixth inning on a three-RBI double by sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek that cleared the bases again. Susquehanna scored five times in the bottom half of the sixth inning to cut the Moravian lead to 8-5. Kayla Nazelrod had a two-RBI double for the Crusaders while Kelli Holota had an RBI bases loaded walk before Kim Hartell drove in two runs with a two-RBI triple that had Holota thrown out at the plate. Moravian had eight hits in the game with Paly and Santry each going two-for-four. DeBonis started in the circle for Moravian and earned the win to improve to 5-2 this season. She allowed five runs on four hits and five walks while striking out five batters in 5 1/3 innings. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani tossed the final 1 2/3 innings, allowing just a walk for her first save of the season for Moravian. Bekah Bennett took the loss for Susquehanna, allowing eight runs, five of them earned on eight hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings.

Moravian College (13-3, 4-0 Commonwealth)	1	0	0	0	4	3	0	8	8	0
Susquehanna University (9-3, 2-2 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	5	4	3

At Susquehanna University - Won 3-1       Boxscore

Moravian opened a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Susquehanna University with a 3-1 come-from-behind win for the ninth-ranked Greyhounds' fifth straight win. Moravian did have its scoreless inning streak stopped at 32 when Susquehanna took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning on an RBI single by Bekah Bennett. The Greyhounds would score three runs in the top of the seventh inning for the victory. Sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis led off the inning with a single then freshman Katie Flood came into run for DeBonis. After a sacrifice bunt by junior Megan Ritchey, sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani singled. The Crusaders recorded another out before sophomore pinch hitter Katie Agnew reached on an error that allowed Flood to score the tying run and Pellicani to score the winning run. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz would connected on an RBI double to score Agnew with an insurance run. Moravian had just six hits in the game with Klepeisz going two-for-four. Pellicani improved to 8-1 in the circle, allowing a run on three hits and four walks with three strikeouts. Kelly McHale suffered the loss for the Crusaders despite all of the runs she allowed being unearned.

Moravian College (12-3, 3-0 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	6	4
Susquehanna University (9-2, 2-1 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	3

At United States Merchant Marine Academy - Won 1-0       Boxscore

The Greyhounds won their fourth straight game and swept a non-conference doubleheader from future Landmark Conference foe the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1-0. The victory was Moravian's third straight by shutout. Sophomore pitcher Marisa DeBonis earned the victory on the mound for Moravian, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out nine batters to improve to 4-2 on the season with her third shutout. The Greyhounds scored the only run of the game in the top of the fifth inning when junior outfielder Megan Ritchey doubled with one out and scored on a wild pitch. Moravian had just four hits in the game with two by Ritchey. Moravian and the US Merchant Marine Academy will begin competition in the Landmark Conference next fall.

Moravian College (11-3)	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	4	0
United States Merchant Marine Academy (7-9)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0

At United States Merchant Marine Academy - Won 7-0       Boxscore

Moravian opened a non-conference doubleheader against future Landmark Conference rival the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a 7-0 victory, the Greyhounds' second straight shutout. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani scattered three hits and a walk while striking out seven batters to improve to 7-1 in the circle for Moravian this season. Pellicani would get all the offense she needed in the top of the first inning when Moravian scored once. Sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger led off the game with a single and eventually scored on an error on a ball hit by sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek. The Greyhounds added two runs in the top of the third inning when sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz singled, stole second and scored on an error. Bieniek drove in the other run with an RBI single to score senior outfielder Lauren Homa, who had reached on a bunt single. Moravian scored three times in the top of the fourth inning to build a 6-0 lead. Homa drove in all three runs with a bases loaded double that scored senior catcher Danielle Carrione, Klepeisz and Oplinger. Moravian scored its final run in the top of the sixth inning when Klepeisz led off the inning with a double and scored on a Mariner error. The Greyhounds had seven hits in the game with two each by Homa, Oplinger and Klepeisz.

Moravian College (10-3)	1	0	2	3	0	1	0	7	7	1
United States Merchant Marine Academy (7-8)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	5

Vs. Juniata College - Won 7-0       Boxscore

The Greyhounds swept their first doubleheader of the season, defeating Juniata College, 7-0, in the second game of a twinbill at Blue & Grey Field. Sophomore Maria DeBonis tossed a four-hit shutout for Moravian to improve to 3-2 on the season. DeBonis allowed one walk and struck out a career high 12 batters in the victory. DeBonis would get all of the offense she needed in the bottom of the first inning. Sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger reached on an error before singles by senior outfielder Lauren Homa and junior second baseman Beth Paly loaded the bases. Sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek then connected on a grand slam to give the Greyhounds a 4-0 lead. The homer was Bieniek's second of the season. Moravian would get three more runs in the bottom of the second inning. Homa had an RBI single to score senior designated player Rebecca DeJulio then Paly followed with a two-RBI single that scored Oplinger and Homa. Moravian had seven hits in the game with two each by Homa and Paly.

Juniata College (4-6, 0-2 Commonwealth)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	2
Moravian College (9-3, 2-0 Commonwealth)	4	3	0	0	0	0	x	7	7	0

Vs. Juniata College - Won 4-1       Boxscore

Moravian opened the 2007 Commonwealth Conference season with a 4-1 victory over Juniata College in the first game of a doubleheader at Blue & Grey Field. Juniata took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Tara Carl scored on an RBI double by Rachel Nagy. The Greyhounds would tie the game in the bottom of the second inning when sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek led off with a walk and moved to second on a walk to senior outfielder Justina Black. Sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis had a sacrifice bunt to move Bieniek to third before junior third baseman Kelly Santry hit an RBI infield single to score Bieniek. Moravian would take the lead in the bottom of the third inning with junior second baseman Beth Paly connected on an RBI single to score sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz, who had led off the inning with a single. The Greyhounds added a run on the fourth inning on an RBI infield single by sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger that scored Santry from second base. Moravian's final run came in the bottom of the sixth inning on another RBI single by Oplinger, this time scoring junior pinch hitter Megan Ritchey, who was hit by a pitch to start the inning. Moravian had just eight hits in the game with two each by Santry and Oplinger. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani improved to 6-1 in the circle for Moravian, allowing an unearned run on two hits and a walk while striking out nine batters.

Juniata College (4-5, 0-1 Commonwealth)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0
Moravian College (8-3, 1-0 Commonwealth)	0	1	1	1	0	1	x	4	8	2

Vs. Juniata College - Postponed to March 25th

The Greyhounds have postponed its Commonwealth Conference home doubleheader for Saturday, March 24th versus Juniata College due to poor field conditions. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 25th at Blue & Grey Field in Bethlehem beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Vs. Muhlenberg College - Postponed to April 15th

Moravian has postponed its non-conference home doubleheader for Tuesday, March 20th versus rival Muhlenberg College due to poor field conditions after a snow storm on March 16th. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 15th at Blue & Grey Field in Bethlehem beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Vs. Widener University - Postponed to April 1st     

Moravian's Commonwealth Conference season opener versus Widener University for Saturday, March 17th has been postponed due to field conditions. The doubleheader has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 1st at 1:00 p.m. at Blue & Grey Field in Bethlehem. It was originally going to be played on Sunday, March 25th but was moved to make-up a doubleheader with Juniata College.

Vs. Central (IA) College at 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic - Silver Bracket Championship - Lost 4-1       Boxscore

The Greyhounds closed out their trip to the 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic in Panama City Beach, Florida, with a 4-1 loss to Central (IA) College in the championship game of the Silver Bracket. Central took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning with a leadoff double and a Moravian error. Central added two more runs in the top of the sixth inning for a 3-0 lead. Moravian, which left 13 runners on base in the game, scored its lone run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek led off the inning with a double and eventually scored on an RBI ground out by sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz with the bases loaded. The Greyhounds left runners at second and third in the sixth inning and the bases loaded in the first, fifth and seventh innings. Central, which left just one runner on base in the contest, added an insurance run in the top of the seventh. Moravian had eight hits inning the game by eight different players. Sophomore Maria DeBonis suffered the loss in the circle for the Greyhounds, allowing four runs, just three earns, on seven hits and a walk while striking out nine batters.

Central (IA) College (7-3)	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	4	7	2
Moravian College (7-3)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	2

Vs. #1 Ithaca (NY) College at 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic - Silver Bracket Semifinals - Won 1-0       Boxscore

Moravian, ranked 11th in the nation, knocked off the country's top ranked team Ithaca (NY) College in the Silver Bracket Semifinals at the 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Greyhounds advance to the Silver Bracket Championship game versus Central (IA) College with the win. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani tossed a three-hit shutout with three walks and four strikeouts to improve to 5-1 on the season. The Greyhounds gave Pellicani all the offense she needed in the bottom of the first inning with the game's only run. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz doubled to lead off the inning and moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. Junior second baseman Beth Paly followed with an RBI single to score Klepeisz. Moravian had just five hits in the win with two by junior third baseman Kelly Santry.

Ithaca (NY) College (3-2)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Moravian College (7-2)	1	0	0	0	0	0	x	1	5	0

Vs. Augustana (IL) College at 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic - Silver Bracket Quarterfinals - Won 6-3       Boxscore

The Greyhounds won their first game in Silver Bracket play at the 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic, defeating Augustana (IL) College, 6-3. Moravian, ranked 11th in the nation will play top ranked Ithaca College in a semifinal game on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Central time. The Vikings jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning. The Greyhounds responded in the bottom half of the inning to tie the game at 2-2. Senior outfielder Justina Black led off the inning with a single and moved to third on a double by sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek. After an out, sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri hit a two-RBI double to score Black and Bieniek. Augustana took the lead right back in the top of the third inning with an unearned run on a passed ball. Moravian tied the contest in the bottom of the fourth inning when Bieniek hit a one-out, solo home run, her first of the season. The Greyhounds would push three runs across the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning for the victory. Mangieri doubled to lead off the inning and freshman Katie Flood came in to pinch run. Flood eventually scored on a sacrifice fly by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. An error on a ground ball hit by junior second baseman Beth Paly allowed sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger, who also reached on an error, to cross the plate. Bieniek would drive in the final run of the game with a bases loaded walk to score Paly. Moravian had 11 hits in the contest with Mangieri going three-for-three. Black, Bieniek and sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz each had two hits with Bieniek and Mangieri each driving in two runs. Sophomore Maria DeBonis improved to 2-1 in the circle, allowing three runs, just two earned on six hits and three walks. DeBonis struck out a career high 11 batters in the victory.

Augustana (IL) College (7-5)	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	6	3
Moravian College (6-2)	0	2	0	1	0	3	x	6	11	1

Vs. #9 Louisiana College at 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic - Lost 5-0       Boxscore

Moravian dropped its second straight game at the 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic in Panama City Beach, Florida, falling to ninth-ranked Louisiana College, 5-0. The Greyhounds, who are ranked 11th in the nation, were limited to just one hit in the game, a leadoff single by senior outfielder Lauren Homa in the top of the fourth inning. Homa was eventually caught stealing to end the inning. Louisiana got all the offense it needed with a run in the bottom of the third inning, and Louisiana added two runs in the fourth and two more in the sixth. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani suffered the loss for Moravian, falling to 4-1 on the year. Pellicani allowed five runs, four of them earned, on seven hits and four walks while striking out one batter. Moravian will now play in the Silver Bracket. The Greyhounds are seeded fourth and will play fifth seed Augustana (IL) College in the quarterfinals of the bracket at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.

Moravian College (5-2)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2
Louisiana College (14-1)	0	0	1	2	0	2	x	5	7	0

Vs. #2 Muskingum (OH) College at 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic - Lost 2 -1 (8 innings)       Boxscore

The Greyhounds suffered their first loss of the 2007 season, falling to second-ranked Muskingum (OH) College, 2-1 in eight innings, at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic in Panama City Beach, Florida. Moravian, which is ranked 11th in the latest NFCA Division III Top 25 poll, took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Senior outfielder Lauren Homa connected on a sacrifice fly to score sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger. Oplinger has singled with one-out, moved to second on a single by sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz and moved to third on a wild pitch. The Muskies scored once in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game. The game immediately went to the international tiebreaker in the top of the eighth inning with a runner placed on second base. Muskingum pushed its runner across the plate for a 2-1 lead. Moravian started the bottom of the eighth inning with Klepeisz on second base. Homa laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Klepeisz to third with one out. It looked as if Moravian had tied the game when the next batter, junior second baseman Beth Paly, hit a fly ball that should have been a sacrifice fly. However, Klepeisz was thrown out at the plate to end the game. Each team had just five hits in the game. Moravian sophomore Maria DeBonis suffered the loss for the Greyhounds, allowing two runs, just one earned, on five hits and three walks. DeBonis did strike out six batters in the game.

Muskingum (OH) College (6-1)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	5	1
Moravian College (5-1)	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	5	1

Vs. University of La Verne (CA) at 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic - Won 8-1       Boxscore

Moravian opened up the 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Leadoff Classic in Panama City Beach, Florida with an 8-1 victory over the University of La Verne (CA). The Greyhounds jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz led off the game with a double and moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. Klepeisz would score on a wild pitch as senior outfielder Justina Black drew a walk. La Verne would tie the contest at 1-1 in the bottom of the second inning. Moravian took the lead for good in the top the third inning with two runs. Homa reached on an error and later scored on La Verne's third error of the inning. Black, who had drawn another walk, would score on a wild pitch. The Greyhounds also scored once in the fourth, twice in the fifth and twice in the sixth innings. In the fourth inning, Klepeisz was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning and scored on an RBI single by Black. Sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger hit a one-out single and scored on an RBI grounder by junior second baseman Beth Paly. Klepeisz would score again in the fifth on another RBI single by Black. In the sixth inning, sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek drew a walk to lead off the inning and freshman Katie Flood came into pinch run. Flood eventually scored on an RBI single by Oplinger. Senior catcher Danielle Carrione scored the final run of the game on an RBI grounder by Paly with the bases loaded. Moravian, which left 15 runners on base during the game, pounded out 11 hits with Black, Klepeisz and junior third baseman Kelly Santry each collecting two hits. Black had three RBIs while Klepeisz scored three runs and had a double. Santry also had a double while Play drove in a pair of runs. Sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani improved to 4-0 in the circle this season for the Greyhounds, allowing a run on seven hits and five walks. Pellicani did strike out three batters in the win.

Moravian College (5-0)	1	0	2	1	2	2	0	8	11	0
University of La Verne (CA) (5-9)	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	4

Vs. University of Mary Washington (VA) at Atlantic vs. East Challenge - Won 5-0       Boxscore

The Greyhounds had a change in their final opponent at the Atlantic versus East Challenge, but the switch did not matter to Moravian as the team posted a 5-0 win over the University of Mary Washington to finish the tournament with a 4-0 mark. The Greyhounds were scheduled to play Colorado College; however, on the flight in, Colorado's uniforms and equipment bags were lost leaving the team unable to play. Sophomore Maria DeBonis made her first collegiate start in the circle after missing her entire freshman season with an injury. DeBonis tossed a two-hit shutout with three walks and eight strikeouts for her first collegiate win. Moravian would give DeBonis all of the offense she needed in the top of the first inning. Sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz led off the game with a single and moved all the way to third base on a sacrifice bunt by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. Junior shortstop Beth Paly followed with an RBI single to score Klepeisz. The hit was Paly's 100th of her career. The Greyhounds added three runs in the top of the third inning with two outs. DeBonis started the rally with a two-out single and a stolen base. After a walk by sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek, junior designated player Megan Ritchey hit a two-RBI single to score DeBonis and Bieniek. Ritchey crossed the play on an RBI single by sophomore catcher Deanna Mangieri. Moravian added an insurance run in the top of the seventh inning. Senior outfielder Rebecca DeJulio drew a one-out walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by freshman pinch hitter Chrissy McGlinn. Freshman first baseman Danielle Massa followed with an RBI single to score DeJulio. Moravian had eight hits in the game.

Moravian College (4-0)	1	0	3	0	0	0	1	5	8	0
University of Mary Washington (VA) (1-5)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1

Vs. Roanoke (VA) College at Atlantic vs. East Challenge - Won 5-4       Boxscore

Moravian earned a 5-4 victory over Roanoke (VA) College in the team's first action on the second day of the Atlantic versus East Challenge hosted by Virginia Wesleyan College in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Roanoke jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a one-out, grand slam home run by Kelsey Ruitenberg. The Greyhounds responded with three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Senior outfielder Lauren Homa drew a one-out walk before junior second baseman Beth Paly homered to left center. Senior outfielder Justina Black reached on an error and scored on an RBI ground out by sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis. Moravian tied the game in the bottom of the second inning when sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz scored on a suicide squeeze bunt by Homa after doubling earlier in the inning. The Greyhounds won the contest with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. Klepeisz singled to lead off the inning and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Homa. Paly followed with a single to right field to move Klepeisz to third base. Black then hit an infield pop fly that was dropped allowing Klepeisz to score. Moravian had eight hits in the game with two each by Paly and Klepeisz. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani earned her third victory of the season in the circle for the Greyhounds, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks. Pellicani did strike out five batters.

Roanoke (VA) College (3-1)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	6	2
Moravian College (3-0)	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	8	1

Vs. Washington (MD) College at Atlantic vs. East Challenge - Won 5-3       Boxscore

The Greyhounds won their second game of the season rallying to defeat Washington (MD) College, 5-3, at the Atlantic versus East Challenge. Washington jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the third inning after two walks and a pair of wild pitches started the inning. Moravian would score all five of its runs in the bottom of the sixth inning for the victory. Senior outfielder Lauren Homa walked to lead off the inning before junior second baseman Beth Paly singled to right center. Sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek hit an RBI single up the middle to score Homa with the first run. After senior outfielder Justina Black reached on an error to load the bases, sophomore designated player Maria DeBonis tripled to empty the bases and give the Greyhounds a 4-3 lead. Junior third baseman Kelly Santry followed with an RBI infield single to plate DeBonis. Moravian had seven hits in the victory with two by Paly. Junior Megan Ritchey started in the circle for the Greyhounds, allowing three earned runs on three hits and six walks in 3 1/3 innings. Ritchey did have two strikeouts. Sophomore Kristie Pellicani tossed the final 3 2/3 innings to earn her second victory of the season. Pellicani struck out five while not allowing a walk or hit in her relief performance.

Washington (MD) College (0-1)	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3	3	1
Moravian College (2-0)	0	0	0	0	0	5	x	5	7	0

Vs. Hunter (NY) College at Atlantic vs. East Challenge - Won 7-0       Boxscore

Moravian, ranked 15th in the nation in the NFCA Division III Preseason Top 25, opened its 2007 season with a 7-0 shutout of Hunter (NY) College in the first game of the Atlantic versus East Challenge hosted by Virginia Wesleyan College in Virginia Beach, Virginia, behind the first collegiate no-hitter by sophomore pitcher Kristie Pellicani. Pellicani struck out 12 batters in the victory but did allow five walks in her no-hitter. The no-hitter was the 17th in Moravian history while the 12 strikeouts were a career high for Pellicani. The Greyhounds gave Pellicani all the offense she would need in the third inning with a pair of runs. Junior designated player Megan Ritchey led off the inning with an infield single and would score on a ball hit by sophomore outfielder Erica Klepeisz. Klepeisz, who had a stolen base, crossed the plate on an RBI single by senior outfielder Lauren Homa. Moravian extended the lead to 3-0 in the top of the fourth inning when freshman pinch runner Chrissy McGlinn scored on a Hunter throwing error as Ritchey stole second base. The Greyhounds would strike for three runs in the top of the fifth inning. Sophomore shortstop Jordan Oplinger and Klepeisz led off the inning with back-to-back bunt singles. After a double steal, the duo would score on an RBI single to left field by sophomore first baseman Sheri Bieniek, and an error in the outfield allowed Bieniek to move to third base before scoring on another error. Moravian's final run of the game came in the top of the seventh inning. Freshman first baseman Danielle Massa was hit by a pitch in her first collegiate at-bat and scored on Hunter's fifth error of the game. The Greyhounds had nine hits in the game, all singles, with Ritchey going two-for-three.

Moravian College (1-0)	0	0	2	1	3	0	1	7	9	0
Hunter (NY) College (0-1)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5