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2004-05 – Week 29 Contact: Mark Fleming (610) 861-1472, (610) 390-7545 or (610) 758-8721

GREYHOUND TRACKS

Team Records as of March 27, 2005

Overall Commonwealth MASCAC/MAC Meets & Tournaments

Baseball 4-10 1-5 1-5

Golf 0-0 0-0

Men’s Lacrosse 2-4 0-1

Women’s Lacrosse 1-4 0-2

Softball 12-3 0-0 2-0 Salisbury Seagull Invitational

Men’s Tennis 2-3 1-0 1-1

Men’s Track & Field 0-0 0-0

Women’s Track & Field 0-0 0-0 2005 MAC Indoor Champions

GREYHOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Female – Meagan Hennessy (Jr., Freehold, NJ/Freehold Township HS), softball

Lauren Homa (So., Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West HS), softball

Male – Daniel Larson (So., Dover, DE/Dover HS), lacrosse

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

Tuesday, March 29^th – Women’s Lacrosse vs. *Wilkes University, 4:00 p.m.; Men’s Lacrosse vs. *FDU-Florham at

Lehigh University, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30^th – Baseball vs. *Lebanon Valley College, 3:00 p.m.

Friday, April 1^st – Golf hosts Annual Spring Invitational at Southmoore Golf Course, Bath, PA, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 2^nd – Baseball vs. *Messiah College (DH), 12:00 p.m.; Softball vs. *Elizabethtown College (DH),

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 5^th – Baseball vs. Lehigh University, 3:00 p.m.; Softball vs. *Albright College (DH), 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 6^th – Men’s Tennis vs. *Messiah College, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, April 8^th – Baseball vs. *Elizabethtown College, 3:30 p.m.

*Conference opponent

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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 7:00 P.M.

Greyhound Weekly Update, March 28, 2005 (-2222-)

Softball – 12-3 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 2-0)

Last Week –Defeated Muhlenberg College, 8-0 (five innings) & 6-2; Defeated #FDU-Florham, 9-0 (five innings) & 5-4. #MASCAC game.

This Week – Tues., Mar. 29^th at #Wilkes University (DH), 2:30 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 2^nd vs. *Elizabethtown College (DH), 1:00 p.m. *Commonwealth Conference game, #MASCAC game

Moravian, ranked second in the nation, swept a non-conference doubleheader from rival Muhlenberg College, 8-0 in five innings and 6-2, at Blue & Grey Field. Junior All-American pitcher Meagan Hennessy (Freehold, NJ/Freehold Township HS) tossed her second career no-hitter to defeat Muhlenberg in the first game of the doubleheader. Hennessy, who faced two batters over the minimum, struck out eight batters and allowed just two batters to reach base on errors in the first two innings. Hennessy would get all the offense she would need in the bottom of the second inning when junior designated player Richelle McWilliams (Riegelsville, PA/Easton HS) hit a two-run home run to center field that scored sophomore first baseman Lauren Homa (Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West HS), who had reached on an error. The homer was McWilliam's second of the season and her seventh career home run. Moravian extended its lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the third inning when Homa hit an RBI single to score senior shortstop Heather Bortz (Allentown, PA/Parkland HS). The Greyhounds would push five runs across the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning to institute the NCAA's eight-run rule. Senior outfielder Krissy Cianfichi (Warrington, PA/Central Bucks East HS) had an RBI single to score freshman pinch runner Megan Ritchey (Boyertown, PA/Boyertown HS) before Bortz tripled to right center field to empty the bases with three RBIs. Bortz scored the final run of the game on a wild pitch. Moravian pounded out ten hits in the game with Bortz, McWilliams and sophomore catcher Danielle Carrione (Bloomfield, NJ/Mt. St. Dominic HS) each collecting two hits.

The Greyhounds completed the doubleheader Muhlenberg a 6-2 victory in the second game. Moravian jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on a two-RBI triple by Homa that scored Bortz and freshman outfielder Beth Paly (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall HS). Homa would cross the plate on a sacrifice fly by McWilliams. The Greyhounds would extend their lead to 4-0 in the second inning with Bortz hit an RBI single to score sophomore outfielder LeeAnna Roberts (Meshoppen, PA/Elk Lake HS). Moravian added another run in the third inning for a 5-0 lead when Roberts had an RBI single to score Homa. The Mules scored their first run of the doubleheader in the top of the fourth inning. The Greyhounds responded with a run in the bottom half of the fourth inning when an RBI ground out by senior second baseman Leah Holmes (Clarks Green, PA/Abington Heights HS) scored Cianfichi. Muhlenberg would get an unearned run in the top of the seventh inning to finish off the scoring. Moravian had nine hits in the game with Bortz going three-for-four and Homa and Roberts each collecting two hits. Hennessy earned her second win of the day and her seventh of the season in the circle for Moravian. Hennessy allowed just two runs, only one earned, on five hits and five walks while striking out five batters.

Moravian extended its winning streak to six games with a doubleheader sweep of FDU-Florham, 9-0 in five innings and 5-4, in non-conference action at Blue & Grey Field. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning of the first game when McWilliams connected on a solo home run to left-center field, her third home run of the season and the eighth of her Moravian career. Moravian would push four runs across the plate in the bottom of the third inning. Homa drove in a pair of runs with a two-RBI double that scored Cianfichi and Bortz. McWilliams would add a two-RBI double in the inning as well, scoring Homa and Carrione. The Greyhounds added four more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to institute the NCAA's eight-run rule. Bortz scored the first run off the inning on an error before Homa hit a three-run home run, her first homer of the season, to score Carrione and Paly. Moravian had seven hits in the game with Bortz, Homa and McWilliams each having two hits. Hennessy improved to 8-2 in the circle with her fifth shutout and fourth one-hitter of the season. The shut out was Hennessy's 24th of her career, breaking Amy Croll's record of 23 set from 1994 to 1997. Hennessy struck out nine batters while allowing just one hit, one walk and one hit batter in the victory.

Moravian jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning of the second game on a three-run home run by Homa that scored Bortz and Paly. The homer was Homa's second of the doubleheader and her second of the season. The Greyhounds extended their lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning on a solo home run by freshman first baseman Katie Uhas (Pottstown, PA/Owen J. Roberts HS), her first collegiate homer. Moravian would take a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning on an RBI single by senior outfielder Stephanie Eddinger (Allentown, PA/Parkland HS) that scored freshman outfielder Justina Black (Orefield, PA/Parkland HS). Moravian had nine hits in the game with two by Uhas and Eddinger. The Devils would score all four of their runs in the top of the seventh inning. Ritchey improved to 4-0 on the mound for the Greyhounds, allowing four runs on six hits, with three walks and eight strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. Hennessy allowed one hit while coming one to get the final out of the game and her second save of the season.

Greyhound Weekly Update, March 28, 2005 (-3333-)

Baseball – 4-10 (Commonwealth Conference 1-5, MASCAC 1-5)

Last Week – Lost to Muhlenberg College, 11-9; Ursinus College game postponed to TBA, *Lebanon Valley College game postponed until March 30^th. *Commonwealth Conference game

This Week – Mon., Mar. 28^th at *Lebanon Valley College (DH), 1:00 p.m.; Wed., Mar. 30^th vs. *Lebanon Valley College, 3:00 p.m.; Fri., Apr. 1^st at *Messiah College, 3:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 2^nd vs. *Messiah College (DH), 12:00 p.m. *Commonwealth Conference game

Moravian tried a ninth inning rally against rival Muhlenberg College but fell short in an 11-9 loss in a non-conference game at Gillespie Field. Muhlenberg took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. However, the Greyhounds responded with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the first to take a 2-1 lead. Junior first baseman Richie Cline (Union Beach, PA/Keyport HS) picked up an RBI on a ground ball to the shortstop that was thrown away allowing sophomore shortstop Pete Moore (Bogota, NJ/Bogota HS) and senior outfielder Mike Trimble (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) to score. The Mules took the lead for good in the third inning with a trio of runs for a 4-2 lead. Moravian would get one run back in the bottom of the third when senior outfielder Steve Tomaszewski (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) hit an RBI single to score Moore, who had reached on an error. The Mules would score once in the top of the fifth inning for a 5-3 lead on a Moravian error while the Greyhounds added a run in the bottom of the sixth to cut the deficit back to a run at 5-4. In the sixth, senior third baseman Chris Benigno (Howell, NJ/St. Rose HS) hit an RBI ground out to score Cline, who had led off the inning with a single. The Mules would push five runs across the plate in the top of the seventh inning for a 10-4 advantage. The Greyhounds came right back with three runs in the bottom half of the inning. Trimble had an RBI double to score junior catcher Adam White (Bernville, PA/Tulpehocken HS) while Tomaszewski hit a two-RBI single to score Moore and Trimble. The Mules scored their final run of the game in the top of the eighth inning for an 11-7 lead. Moravian would add two runs in the bottom of the ninth and bring the winning run to the plate before the Mules closed the door. In the ninth for the Greyhounds, Benigno hit an RBI sacrifice fly to score Cline while senior pinch hitter Chris Clancy (Kendall Park, NJ/Bishop Ahr HS) had an RBI infield single to score freshman outfielder Josh Baltz (Easton, PA/Easton HS). Moravian had 12 hits in the game while the Mules also had 12 hits; however, the Greyhounds committed seven errors in the game. Moore, Trimble, Tomaszewski and Cline each had two hits for Moravian. Junior pitcher John Howarth (Livingston, NJ/Livingston HS) suffered the loss on the mound for the Greyhounds, allowing five runs, just one earned, on six hits and three walks with one strikeout in six innings of action. Freshman Todd Remaley (Lehighton, PA/Lehighton HS) allowed five runs on two hits and three walks while facing five batters in the seventh inning. Freshman Matthew Swartz (Dunmore, PA/Dunmore HS) finished off the game on the hill for Moravian, allowing a run on four hits in three innings of work.

The Greyhounds’ non-conference game at Ursinus College for Wednesday, March 23rd was postponed due to field conditions and rain in the area. No make-up date has been scheduled at this time.

Moravian's opening game in a three-game Commonwealth Conference series versus Lebanon Valley College for Thursday, March 24th was postponed due to field conditions. The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 30th at Gillespie Field beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Men’s Tennis – 2-3 (Commonwealth Conference 1-0, MASCAC 1-1)

Last Week – Lost to #FDU-Florham, 6-1. #MASCAC match

This Week – Mon., Mar. 28^th at *Albright College, 1:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 2^nd at *Susquehanna University, 1:00 p.m. *Commonwealth Conference match

Moravian dropped a non-conference match to FDU-Florham, falling to the Devils, 6-1, at Hoffman Courts. The match was the final contest in a three-match home stand for the Greyhounds since the team returned from Florida. Moravian's only win of the match was by sophomore Scott Shelbo (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom HS) at third singles, his first singles win of the season.

Women’s Track & Field – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-0) – 2005 MAC Indoor Champions

Last Week – off

This Week – Sat., Apr. 2^nd at Five-Way Meet Hosted by Lafayette College, Easton, PA

The Greyhounds have completed their 2005 indoor season and will begin the 2005 outdoor season on Saturday, April 2^nd at the Lafayette College Invitational in Easton.

Greyhound Weekly Update, March 28, 2005 (-4444-)

Women’s Lacrosse – 1-4 (Middle Atlantic Conference 0-2)

Last Week – Defeated Cedar Crest College, 15-6; Lost to *Widener University, 19-5. *Middle Atlantic Conference match

This Week – Tues., Mar. 29^th vs. *Wilkes University, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 2^nd at *Lycoming College, 1:00 p.m. *Middle Atlantic Conference match

Moravian earned its first victory of the 2005 season, defeating Cedar Crest College, 15-6, in non-conference action. Moravian held a 6-2 halftime lead and out scored the Falcons (2-2 overall), 9-4 in the second half. Junior midfielder Jess Cordani (Point Pleasant, NJ/Point Pleasant Boro HS) led the Greyhounds with six goals and an assist while sophomore attack Lindsey Lustrino (Spring Lake, NJ/Manasquan HS) found the back of the cage four times. Junior attack Rebecca Schol (West Chester, PA/Henderson HS) added two goals and an assist while freshman attack Kellie Barnes (Newtown Square, PA/Marple Newtown HS) tallied two goals. Freshman midfielder Erica Spatz (Pennsauken, NJ/Pennsauken HS) had a goal and an assist in the win for Moravian. Sophomore goalie Jennifer Gassner (Manasquan, NJ/Manasquan HS) made eight saves in the victory, the first of her collegiate career in her first season with the Greyhounds.

The Moravian College women’s lacrosse team dropped its second Middle Atlantic Conference match of the season, falling to Widener University, 19-5. The Pioneers jumped out to an 8-2 halftime lead, and Widener had a 28-12 advantage in shots. Cordani and Lustrino each scored two goals for Moravian while Barnes found the back of the cage once. Cordani, Spatz and sophomore defender Jenna Abramson (Bangor, PA/Bangor HS) each had two draw controls for the Greyhounds while Schol led the team with three ground balls. Moravian Gassner had six saves in the match.

Men’s Lacrosse – 2-4 (Middle Atlantic Conference 0-1)

Last Week – Defeated Alvernia College, 18-1; York (PA) College match postponed until April 14^th.

This Week – Tues., Mar. 29^th vs. ^*FDU-Florham, 7:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 2^nd at *Susquehanna University, 5:00 p.m. *Middle Atlantic Conference match, ^match to be played at Lehigh University’s Ulrich Field on the Goodman Campus

Moravian earned its second win of the season, defeating Alvernia College, 18-1, in non-conference action. Moravian jumped out to a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and the Greyhounds had a 12-0 advantage at halftime. Moravian would lead 15-0 heading to the final period. Sophomore attack Daniel Larson (Dover, DE/Dover HS) led Moravian with four goals, and he added two assists while sophomore attack Clint Quedenfeld (Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West HS) had eight assists and one goal in the victory. Sophomore attack Nick Cacciutti (Media, PA/The Haverford School) and freshman attack Scott Jackson (Greenwood, DE/Sussex Tech HS) each netted three goals while junior midfielder Peter Coldwell (Bound Brook, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan HS) scored two goals. Freshmen midfielders Shane Doucette (Merrick, NY/Calhoun HS) and Aaron Satterfield (Mt. Arlington, NJ/Pope John XXIII HS) and sophomore midfielders Ken Blom (Rochelle Park, NJ/Bergen Catholic HS), T.J. Hirsch (Lake Peekskill, NY/Walter Panas HS) and Tristan Flis (Harleysville, PA/North Penn HS) each found the back of the cage once in the match. Satterfield also had an assist for the Greyhounds. Blom won six of nine face-offs and added four ground balls for Moravian while Hirsch had a team high five ground balls while winning four of six face-offs. Freshman goalie Peter Coutros (Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West HS) earned his second win of the season while making five saves and not allowing a goal in 45 minutes of action. Freshman Peter Schenenman (Carlisle, PA/Carlisle HS) did not make a save but did allow one goal in 15 minutes of action.

The Greyhounds’ non-conference match versus York (PA) College that was scheduled for Thursday, March 24th at Moravian Academy's North Campus was postponed due to field conditions. The match has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 14th at 4:00 p.m. and will be played at Moravian Academy due to construction at the Steel Field Complex.

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

Last Week – off

This Week – Sat., Apr. 2^nd at Five-Way Meet Hosted by Lafayette College, Easton, PA

The Greyhounds have completed their 2005 indoor season and will begin the 2005 outdoor season on Saturday, April 2^nd at the Lafayette College Invitational in Easton.