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2006-07 – Week 13 Contact: Mark Fleming (610) 861-1472, (610) 390-7545 or (610) 758-8721

GREYHOUND TRACKS

Team Records as of November 26, 2006

Overall Commonwealth MASCAC/MAC Meets & Tournaments

Men’s Basketball 2-2 0-0 0-1 3^rd place at New York University Tip-Off Tour.

Women’s Basketball 2-1 0-0 1-0 Runner-Up at Mike Durgala Tour. at JHU

Men’s Track & Field 0-0 0-0

Women’s Track & Field 0-0 0-0

GREYHOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Female – Kelly Applegate (Sr., Easton, PA/Wilson HS), basketball

Male – Mark Franzyshen (Jr., Somerset, NJ/Immaculata HS), basketball

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

Tuesday, November 28^th – Women’s Basketball vs. *Widener University, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 29^th – Men’s Basketball vs. *Widener University, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 30^th – Women’s Basketball vs. The College of New Jersey, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, December 4^th – Women’s Basketball vs. Drew University, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 5^th – Men’s Basketball vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 9^th – Women’s Basketball vs. Ursinus College, 2:00 p.m.

Monday, December 11^th – Men’s Basketball vs. Kean University of New Jersey, 7:00 p.m.

*Conference opponent

FOR DAILY UPDATES OF MORAVIAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS,

CALL THE GREYHOUND SPORTSLINE AT (610) 625-7865 or VISIT THE MORAVIAN COLLEGE WEBSITE AT WWW.MORAVIAN.EDU/ATHLETICS, UPDATED DAILY AT 8:00 A.M. and 1:00, 7:00 & 10:00 P.M.

Greyhound Weekly Update, November 27, 2006 (-2222-)

Women’s Basketball – 2-1 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 1-0)

Last Week – Defeated #DeSales University, 79-70. #MASCAC game

This Week – Tues., Nov. 28^th vs. *Widener University, 7:00 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 30^th vs. The College of New Jersey, 7:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 2^nd at *Susquehanna University, 1:00 p.m. *Commonwealth Conference game

Moravian used a 10-3 run over the final 3:29 to secure a 79-70 victory over local rival DeSales University at Johnston Hall. The win was the Greyhounds first over the Bulldogs at home since November 23, 1993. Moravian jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first three minutes of the game only to see DeSales rally and tie the contest at 16-15 with 11:43 remaining in the first half. The game was tied for the third and final time at 23-23 with 7:53 until the intermission as the Greyhounds led the entire contest. Moravian headed to the locker room with a 39-36 lead after shooting 15 of 31 (48.4 percent) from the floor, two of three on three-pointers and seven of ten at the foul line in the first 20 minutes of the game. The Bulldogs were 11 of 24 from the field, four of 11 behind the three-point line and ten of 16 at the foul line in the first half. Both teams committed 15 first half turnovers with the difference in the game coming at on the boards as Moravian had a 20-12 advantage in rebounds in the first half. The Greyhounds built a nine-point lead, 47-38, just under three minutes into the second half; however, DeSales eventually pulled within a point at 61-60 with 6:52 to play in the game. The Bulldogs trailed just 69-66 with 3:44 remaining when the Greyhounds started to ice the game at the foul line, making all six of their free throws in the final 3:29. Moravian was 13 of 27 from the floor in the second half (48.1 percent) and made one of four three-pointers and 13 of 14 free throws (92.9 percent). The Greyhounds also had a 20-14 advantage in rebounds in the second half to out rebound DeSales 40-26 for the game. The Bulldogs struggled from the floor in the second half, making just nine of 25 field goal attempts, five of 11 three-pointers and 11 of 18 free throws. Senior forward Kelly Applegate (Easton, PA/Wilson HS) led all scorers and four Moravian players in double-figures with a season high 26 points, and she added 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the year. Applegate, who moved into 12th all-time in both points and rebounds with 1,136 points and 522 rebounds for her career, also had three assists and three steals in the victory while shooting seven of 11 from the floor and 12 of 15 at the foul line. Freshman guard Jessica Foran (Annandale, NJ/Rutgers Prep HS) hit double figures for the third straight game for the Greyhounds, netting 14 points to go with five rebounds, three steals and a pair of assists. Senior guard Katie Rizman (Wall, NJ/St. Rose HS) and freshman guard Amanda Brown (Schuylkill Haven, PA/Schuylkill Haven HS) each tossed in ten points for Moravian with Brown dishing out five assists. Freshman forward Kirsty Stearns (East Norwich, NY/Oyster Bay HS) contributed eight points and a career high nine rebounds while junior guard La'Toya Blake (Allentown, PA/Dieruff HS) had five points, five steals and three assists. Freshman guard Kate Harrison added three assists for the Greyhounds.

Women’s Indoor Track & Field – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-0)

This Week – Fri., Dec. 1^st at Lafayette College Invitational, Easton, PA, 6:00 p.m.

Moravian will begin its 2006-07 indoor track & field season at the Lafayette College Invitational on Friday, December 1^st.

Men’s Indoor Track & Field – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-0)

This Week – Fri., Dec. 1^st at Lafayette College Invitational, Easton, PA, 6:00 p.m.

Moravian will begin its 2006-07 indoor track & field season at the Lafayette College Invitational on Friday, December 1^st.

Greyhound Weekly Update, November 27, 2006 (-3333-)

Men’s Basketball – 2-2 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-1)

Last Week – Lost to #DeSales University, 72-68; Defeated Dickinson College, 75-72. #MASCAC game

This Week – Wed., Nov. 29^th vs. *Widener University, 7:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 2^nd at *Susquehanna University, 3:00 p.m. *Commonwealth Conference game

Moravian suffered a 72-68 loss to local rival DeSales University in the team's home opener in Johnston Hall. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 10-2 lead in the first three minutes of the game before the Bulldogs rallied to take a 16-15 lead with 8:52 left in the first half. After six lead changes, DeSales eventually pulled away to take a 35-25 halftime lead. The Bulldogs were 13 of 34 from the floor, one of six on three-pointers and eight of ten on free throws in the first half while Moravian made just nine of 29 field goal attempts (31.0 percent), three of 14 three-pointers (21.4 percent) and all four of its free throws. DeSales also had a 24-18 advantage in rebounds and had forced the Greyhounds into 12 turnovers in the first 20 minutes of the game. The Bulldogs kept the lead to begin the second half, eventually leading 45-34 with 14:34 on the clock. Moravian put together a 30-9 run over the next eight minutes to pull ahead 64-54 on a three-point play by junior forward Mark Franzyshen (Somerset, NJ/Immaculata HS) with 6:30 left in the game. DeSales responded with an 11-0 run to take a 65-54 lead with 3:26 left to play. Moravian junior forward Steve Wenderfer (Chester, NJ/Mendham HS) made a pair of free throws to tie the score at 68-68 with 1:08 left but DeSales made four of six free throws in the final 38 seconds to earn the win. The Bulldogs made 14 of 22 field goals in the second half, one of two three-pointers and eight of 15 free throws. Moravian shot well in the second half, making 17 of 30 field goal attempts (56.7 percent), three of nine three-pointers and six of seven free throws (85.7 percent). DeSales did finish the game with an advantage on the boards, 36-31. The Greyhounds had three players in double figures led by 15 points from Franzyshen. Wenderfer contributed 12 points and a game high nine rebounds while junior forward Chris Earley (Brielle, NJ/Manasquan HS) had 11 points and five rebounds off the bench for Moravian. Junior forward Eric Whitman (Blairstown, NJ/Notre Dame East Stroudsburg {PA} HS) had nine points while freshman forward Eric Weaver (Succasunna, NJ/Roxbury HS) tossed in seven points. Senior guard Ryan Miller (Easton, PA/Easton HS) contributed six points and three rebounds for the Greyhounds while senior guard Michael Clemente (Toms River, NJ/Central Regional HS) had five assists and three points. Senior forward Matt Devlin (Sadsburyville, PA/Coatesville HS) added five points and five boards for Moravian.

The Greyhounds earned a 75-72 non-conference victory at Dickinson College, rallying to score 17 points in the final 4:38 to win the game. Moravian scored the first basket of the game before watching the Red Devils run off ten straight points for a 10-2 lead. Dickinson would extend the lead to 20-9 with just over 13 minutes remaining in the first half. Moravian slowly began closing the gap and would eventually take a 33-32 lead on a three-pointer by Earley with 3:31 left in the first half. The Greyhounds went into the locker room with a 43-41 halftime lead. Moravian made 17 of 32 first half field goal attempts (53.1 percent) and eight of nine free throws (88.9 percent) while making just one of six three-pointers. Dickinson was 16 of 33 from the floor, five of ten behind the three-point line and four of six from the foul line in the game's first 20 minutes. Early in the second half, the Greyhounds put together a 9-4 run to take a 52-45 lead. However, Dickinson responded with a 20-6 run to lead 65-58 with 4:52 left in the contest. Moravian answered with a 17-10 run to end the game. The Greyhounds finally retook the lead at 73-72 on a driving lay-up by Clemente with 11 seconds remaining, and Clemente hit two free throws with two seconds left to ice the game. Moravian struggled shooting in the second half, making just 10 of 27 field goal attempts (37.0 percent) and three of seven three-pointers (42.9 percent) while the Greyhounds connected on nine of 12 free throws (75 percent). Dickinson also struggled shooting after the intermission, making 13 of 34 field goals attempts, two of seven three-pointers and three of six free throws. Moravian had a 41-38 advantage in rebounds but also committed 15 turnovers to ten turnovers for the Red Devils. Franzyshen led three Moravian players in double figures, connecting on a game high 17 points, which also tied his career high. Franzyshen was five of five from the floor and seven of eight from the foul line. Whitman had his second double-double of the season for Moravian with 14 points and ten rebounds while Miller tossed in 13 points to go with five rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals. Clemente netted eight points and added three assists and three rebounds while Earley had six points. Wenderfer contributed seven points and six rebounds while Weaver had four points and three rebounds. Devlin had six points for the Greyhounds.