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2004-05 – Week 2                                             Contact: Mark Fleming (610) 861-1472, (610) 390-7545 or (610) 758-8721

 

GREYHOUND TRACKS

 

Team Records as of September 12, 2004

                                      Overall  Commonwealth   MAC Overall   Meets & Tournaments

Men’s Cross Country        0-0                                        0-0          

Women’s Cross Country   0-0                                        0-0          

Field Hockey                    3-0              0-0                    1-0          

Football                            1-0                                        1-0          

Golf                                  0-0                                        0-0          

Men’s Soccer                  1-2-1             0-0                    1-1           3rd at Muhlenberg College Tournament

Women’s Soccer             4-0-1             0-0                    2-0           Dickinson College Tournament

Women’s Tennis               5-0              2-0                    3-0          

Women’s Volleyball          6-4              0-0                    2-1           Gettysburg Battlefield Classic

 

GREYHOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Female – Stacee Cupples (Jr., Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS), field hockey

Becky Deringer (Sr., Allentown, PA/Dieruff HS), tennis

Male – Chris Jacoubs (So., Fair Haven, NJ/Rumson-Fair Haven HS), football

 

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

 

Tuesday, September 14th – Women’s Tennis vs. *Widener University, 4:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, September 15th – Field Hockey vs. Muhlenberg College, 4:00 p.m.; Women’s Soccer vs. Haverford

            College, 4:00 p.m.

 

Thursday, September 16th – Men’s Soccer vs. Delaware Valley College, 4:00 p.m.; Women’s Tennis vs. East

            Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 4:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, September 18th – Football vs. *Susquehanna University, 1:00 p.m.; Women’s Tennis vs. *Susquehanna

            University, 12:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday, September 21st – Field Hockey vs. Delaware Valley College, 4:00 p.m.; Men’s Soccer vs. DeSales
            University, 4:00 p.m.

 

*Conference opponent

 

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Greyhound Weekly Update, September 13, 2004 (-2222-)

 

Football – 1-0 (MAC 1-0)

Last Week – Defeated *Juniata College, 34-0.  *MAC game

This Week – Sat., Sept. 18th vs. *Susquehanna University, 1:00 p.m.  *MAC game

            Sophomore tailback Chris Jacoubs (Fair Haven, NJ/Rumson-Fair Haven HS) ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and he added one pass reception for 23 yards and a score to lead the Moravian College football team to a 34-0 victory at Juniata College in Middle Atlantic Conference action at Knox Stadium.  The shutout was the first for the Greyhounds since a 27-0 shutout win at FDU-Florham on November 17, 2001.  The Eagles fall to 0-2 on the year and 0-1 in the MAC after being shutout for the first time since the 1995 season.

 

            Moravian took a 2-0 lead with 9:07 remaining in the first quarter when Greyhound senior defensive lineman Shawn Nelson (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) sacked the Juniata quarterback in the end zone for a seven-yard loss and two points.  Moravian extended its lead with 3:08 remaining in the first quarter on a four-yard scoring run by junior quarterback Jerry Venturino (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong HS).  Senior John McLain (Belvidere, NJ/Belvidere HS) added the extra-point for a 9-0 Greyhound lead.

 

            Venturino, who completed six of ten passes for 138 yards and two scores, helped the Greyhounds improve the lead to 16-0 with 32 seconds remaining in the first quarter when he hit sophomore wide receiver Ben Hawkins (Belmar, NJ/Manasquan HS) on a 76-yard touchdown pass.  McLain added the extra-point.  Hawkins also had two carries for 33 yards.  McLain, who is Moravian’s place kicker in addition to his punting duties this season, made his first career field goal with 13:01 remaining in the second quarter when he connected on a 26-yard field goal to give the Greyhounds a 19-0 lead.  Jacoubs scored his first touchdown of the season for the Greyhounds on a 62-yard touchdown run with 2:53 remaining in the second quarter.  McLain added the extra-point for a 26-0 lead for Moravian.

 

            On the Greyhounds first drive of the second half, which was set up by a 22-yard interception return by freshman linebacker Arturo Duran (Ridgewood, NJ/Ridgewood HS), Venturino connected on a 23-yard touchdown pass to Jacoubs.  After a bad snap on the extra-point attempt, Venturino hit junior defensive end Steve Cline (Union Beach, NJ/Keyport HS) with a two point conversion to give the Greyhounds a 34-0 lead with 12:33 remaining in the third quarter.  Moravian’s defense ended the next Juniata drive on a one-handed interception by sophomore cornerback Israel Aguila (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom HS) at the Moravian 49 yard line.  However, the Greyhounds’ ensuing drive ended inside the Juniata ten-yard line on downs, and that was the closest either team was to scoring again.

 

            Jacoubs 139-yard day led the Greyhounds, who gained 339 yards on 61 carries.  Sophomore tailback Marc Panepinto (Perkiomenville, PA/Boyertown HS) added 60 yards on 13 carries while freshman running back Kyle Heffron (Stanhope, NJ/Hopatcong HS) ran for 43 yards on seven carries.  Senior tailback Cody Hendershot (Bangor, PA/Bangor HS) added 34 yards on eight carries while junior fullback Kevin Lukich (Ogdensburg, NJ/Wallkill Valley HS) had 18 yards on three carries. Sophomore running back Joe Costanzo (Barnstead, NH/Bow HS & Tilton School) also had 11 yards on four carries while senior quarterback Rick Muschlitz (Easton, PA/Notre Dame HS) added five yards on two carries.  Muschlitz was also intercepted once in two attempts.  The Greyhounds had a total of 477 yards on 73 plays and had a 39:33 to 20:27 advantage in time of possession and a 19-9 edge in time of possession.  Freshman tight end Kris Bisci (Easton, PA/Easton HS) was the only Greyhound to catch more than one pass with two receptions for 22 yards.

 

            The Moravian defense held Juniata to just 124 yards on 44 plays.  The Eagles had 18 carries for no yards.  Junior defensive back Tyler Chomik (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS) and sophomore linebacker Cliff Garr (Easton, PA/Notre Dame HS) each have five tackles for the Moravian defense with Garr adding a tackle for loss.  Nelson made three tackles for the Greyhounds with two for loss, a sack and two pass break-ups while senior defensive back Bill Skriletz (Coopersburg, PA/Southern Lehigh HS) and sophomore defensive back Tom Carroll (Blackwood, NJ/Paul VI HS) each had three tackles.

 

 

Golf – 3-2 (MAC 2-2)

This Week – Mon., Sept. 13th at Franklin & Marshall College Invitational at Bent Creek Country Club, 1:00 p.m.; Wed., Sept. 15th at Elizabethtown College Invitational at Hershey Country Club, 12:00 p.m.

            The Moravian College golf team will open its 2004-05 season on Monday, September 13th in the Franklin & Marshall College Invitational at the Bent Creek Country Club.


Greyhound Weekly Update, September 13, 2004 (-3333-)

 

Women’s Volleyball – 6-4 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MAC 2-1)

Last Week – Defeated #University of Scranton, 3-0; Defeated $Salisbury (MD) University, 3-2; Defeated $Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, 3-1; Lost to $Willamette (OR) University, 3-0; Lost to $Gettysburg College, 3-0.  $Gettysburg Battlefield Classic

This Week – Tues., Sept. 14th at *Susquehanna University, 7:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match

            Moravian snapped a two-match losing streak with a 30-28, 31-29, 30-26 victory over the University of Scranton in a non-conference match.  Junior middle hitter Lindsey Siracusa (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury HS) led Moravian with 26 kills and two blocks while senior outside hitter Christina Wallace (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) had 15 kills, six digs, three service aces and two blocks.  Sophomore outside hitter Kelly Bauer (Hellertown, PA/Notre Dame HS) contributed seven kills and 11 digs while freshman middle hitter Jenna Wallace (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) had eight kills and four service aces. Sophomore defensive specialist/setter Ashley Hugo (Bath, PA/Northampton HS) had 20 assists while freshman outside hitter/setter Katherine Perkins (Lehighton, PA/Lehighton HS) added 21 assists and four kills.  Freshman outside hitter Rachel Radocha (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall HS) added three kills, eight digs and two service aces while freshman libero Elise Martin (Emmaus, PA/Emmaus HS) had two digs.

 

            The Greyhounds opened the 2004 Gettysburg Battlefield Classic with a thrilling 33-31, 30-28, 25-30, 22-30, 15-13 victory versus Salisbury (MD) University.  The victory was the 250th for head coach Shelley Bauder.  Siracusa led Moravian with 17 kills and three blocks while Christina Wallace contributed 15 kills, nine digs and three service aces.  Jenna Wallace had 13 kills and two blocks in the match while Bauer had six kills and 16 digs.  Hugo had 20 assists, four digs and two service aces while Perkins had 24 assists and three blocks.  Martin contributed 17 digs while Radocha added 14 digs and three kills.

 

            Moravian advanced to the championship round of the 2004 Gettysburg Battlefield Classic with a 30-28, 30-19, 28-30, 30-23 victory versus Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.  Christina Wallace led the Greyhounds with 20 kills, nine digs and four service aces while Siracusa had ten kills, ten blocks and two service aces.  Bauer added seven kills, nine digs and three service aces while Jenna Wallace had six kills and five blocks.  Perkins led the Greyhounds with 25 assists, and she added four blocks and two kills while Hugo had 16 assists and six digs.  Radocha had ten digs and four kills while Martin added 13 digs.

 

            The Greyhounds dropped their opening match in the championship bracket of the Gettysburg Battlefield Classic, falling to Willamette (OR) University.  Christina Wallace led Moravian had ten kills and ten digs while Bauer added six kills and 14 digs.  Siracusa had seven kills and two blocks while Hugo had 13 assists and six digs.  Perkins added 11 assists.

 

            Moravian lost its final match at the Gettysburg Battlefield Classic, falling to the host Bullets.  Radocha had 13 kills for the Greyhounds while Bauer, who was named to the All-Tournament Team, contributed four kills and eight digs.  Siracusa had seven kills while Perkins added 14 assists.  Hugo contributed 11 assists in the match.

 

 

 

Women’s Cross Country – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MAC 0-0)

Last Week – Off

This Week – Sat., Sept. 18th at Muhlenberg College Invitational, Allentown, PA

            The Moravian College women's cross country team had this past weekend off from competition as the team prepared for the Muhlenberg College Invitational on Saturday, September 18th.

 

 

 

Men’s Cross Country – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MAC 0-0)

Last Week – Off

This Week – Sat., Sept. 18th at Muhlenberg College Invitational, Allentown, PA

            The Moravian College men's cross country team had this past weekend off from competition as the team prepared for the Muhlenberg College Invitational on Saturday, September 18th.


Greyhound Weekly Update, September 13, 2004 (-4444-)

 

Women’s Soccer – 4-0-1 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MAC 2-0)

Last Week – Defeated St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2-1; Tied $Dickinson College, 0-0 (2 ot); Defeated $#Delaware Valley College, 3-1.  $Dickinson College Tournament, #MAC match

This Week – Wed., Sept. 15th vs. Haverford College, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 18th at *Susquehanna University, 2:30 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match

 

            Moravian remained undefeated with a 2-1 non-conference victory over St. Mary's College of Maryland to close out the team's season opening three-match home stand on the HUB Quad.  The Greyhounds jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute when junior forward Megan Collins (Dover, DE/Caesar Rodney HS) scored her first goal of the season off a pass from senior forward Brianne DeVries (Stockton, NJ/Delaware Valley HS).  Sophomore midfielder Alisha Davy (Oaklyn, NJ/Haddon Township HS) netted what was the game-winning goal for the Greyhounds in the 25th minute on an unassisted goal.  The Seahawks lone tally of the game was actually a Moravian own goal in the 42nd minute.  Senior goalie Jill Vaccaro (South Salem, NY/John Jay HS) made five saves in the victory for the Greyhounds while St. Mary's had a 10-8 advantage in shots and a 5-4 edge in corner kicks.

 

            The Greyhounds opened the Dickinson College Tournament with a 0-0 double-overtime tie versus the host Red Devils.  Dickinson out shot Moravian 30-12 and had a 6-4 advantage on corner kicks.  Vaccaro made 18 saves for her second shutout of the season.

 

            Moravian improved to 4-0-1 on the season with a 3-1 victory versus Delaware Valley College on the second day of the Dickinson College Tournament.  DeVries scored a goal and had an assist for the Greyhounds while sophomore midfielder Kristina Adams (Belle Mead, NJ/Montgomery HS) and junior midfielder/forward Lindsay Pohl (West Lawn, PA/Wilson West Lawn HS) each found the back of the net once for Moravian.  Vaccaro made seven saves for the Greyhounds, who had a 29-12 advantage in shots during the match.

 

 

 

Men’s Soccer – 1-2-1 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MAC 1-1)

Last Week – Swarthmore College match postponed until October 4th; Lost to $Stevens Institute of Technology, 3-1; Tied $Muhlenberg College, 0-0 (2 ot).  $Muhlenberg College Tournament

This Week – Thurs., Sept. 16th vs. #Delaware Valley College, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 18th at *Susquehanna University, 12:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match, #MAC match

 

     Moravian's non-conference match with Swarthmore College was postponed until Monday October 4th due to heavy rain.  The match was started and one of the 45-minute halves was completed when the referees and Moravian officials determined the field was unplayable for the rest of the contest.  Since only a half was played, none of the statistics or the score counted for either team.  Each squad had scored a goal in the first half for a 1-1 tie, and the Greyhounds had had an 8-2 advantage in shots including a penalty kick that was saved by the Swarthmore goalie.

 

            The Greyhounds dropped their first match at the Muhlenberg College Tournament, falling to Stevens Institute of Technology, 3-1, despite playing 60 minutes with a man advantage.  Moravian fell behind 3-0 before scoring in the 84th minute.  Junior forward Ryan Hintenach (Milford, NJ/Delaware Valley HS) netted the goal for the Greyhounds off an assist from senior forward Jonathan Thomas (Port Carbon, PA/Nativity BVM HS).  Moravian sophomore goalie Kyle Keller (Coopersburg, PA/Southern Lehigh HS) made six saves in the match as Moravian was out shot 16-8, and Stevens Tech also had a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks.

 

            Moravian posted a 0-0 double overtime tie at rival Muhlenberg College in the second day of the Muhlenberg Invitational.  The Greyhounds, who placed third in the tournament, were out shot in the match 15-4; however, Keller came up with four saves for the first shutout of his Moravian career.

 

 


Greyhound Weekly Update, September 13, 2004 (-5555-)

 

Women’s Tennis – 5-0 (Commonwealth Conference 2-0, MAC 3-0)

Last Week – Defeated #University of Scranton, 8-1; Defeated *Juniata College, 9-0.  *Commonwealth Conference match, #MAC match

This Week – Tues., Sept. 14th vs. *Widener University, 4:00 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 16th vs. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 18th vs. *Susquehanna University, 12:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match

 

            The Moravian College women’s tennis team improved to 4-0 on the season and won its 19th consecutive match with an 8-1 victory over the University of Scranton in a non-conference match at Hoffman Courts.  The Greyhounds opened the match with a sweep of the three doubles contests with victories by the tandems of seniors Becky Deringer (Allentown, PA/Dieruff HS) and Jillian Iacovelli (Randolph, NJ/Randolph HS), sophomores Courtney Hall (Denver, PA/Cocalico HS) and Margo Kokolus (Orefield, PA/Parkland HS) and freshmen Brittany Popaca (Lavallette, NJ/ Point Pleasant Beach HS) and Jennel Yelito (Tamaqua, PA/Tamaqua HS).  Moravian then won five of six singles matches with straight sets wins by Iacovelli and Popaca.  Deringer, junior Nicole Gruber (Lebanon, PA/Lebanon HS) and freshman Leah Bradshaw (Perkasie, PA/Pennridge HS) needed three sets for their wins.

 

            The Greyhounds remained undefeated on the year and won its 20th consecutive match with a 9-0 sweep of Juniata College in Commonwealth Conference action.  Moravian opened the match by winning the three doubles contests with victories from the tandems of Deringer and Iacovelli, Hall and Kokolus and Popaca and Yelito.  In singles action, Deringer, Iacovelli, Gruber, Bradshaw and juniors Katie Cooke (Milford, PA/Delaware Valley HS) and Sara Weller (Gladstone, NJ/Bernards HS) all had straight sets victories for Moravian.

 

 

 

Field Hockey – 3-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MAC 1-0)

Last Week – Defeated Gwynedd-Mercy College, 2-1; #DeSales University match postponed until October 18th; Defeated #FDU-Florham,3-2 (ot).  #MAC match

This Week – Wed., Sept. 15th vs. Muhlenberg College, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 18th at *Messiah College, 1:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match.

 

            Moravian College remained undefeated on the season with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory versus Gwynedd-Mercy College in non-conference action at Betty Prince Field.  The victory gave the Greyhounds their best start since a 2-0 record in 1997.  The Griffins jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute.  Moravian would tie the match in the 48th minute on an unassisted goal by junior forward Stacee Cupples (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS), who knocked in a loose ball from three yards out.  Cupples would net the game winning goal for the Greyhounds in the 59th minute when she tapped in a loose ball off a scramble in front of the net.  Moravian had a 15-10 advantage in shots while both teams had five penalty corners.  Moravian sophomore goalie Amanda Gaun (Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham HS) had five saves while Greyhound junior defender Jill Brinckman (East Greenville, PA/Upper Perkiomen HS) had a defensive save.

 

            Moravian's first road game of the 2004 season at DeSales University has been postponed due to rain and poor field conditions. The contest has been rescheduled for Monday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m. in Center Valley.

 

            The Greyhounds won their third straight game to open the 2004 season with a 3-2 overtime victory at FDU-Florham in non-conference action.  Moravian's 3-0 start is the best in school history since an 8-0 beginning the 1992 season.  The Greyhounds led 2-1 at halftime after goals by freshman forward Savannah Bayer (Newton, NJ/Newton HS) that was assisted by freshman midfielder/defender Jayme Baker (Center Valley, PA/Southern Lehigh HS) and sophomore forward Elyse Jurgen (York, PA/Red Lion HS) assisted by Cupples.  Cupples netted the game-winning goal in overtime for Moravian.  Gaun made six saves for the Greyhounds including one on a penalty stroke.