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2005-06 – Week 12 Contact: Mark Fleming (610) 861-1472, (610) 390-7545 or (610) 758-8721

GREYHOUND TRACKS

Team Records as of November 20, 2005

Overall Commonwealth MASCAC/MAC Meets & Tournaments

Men’s Basketball 1-1 0-0 0-0 3^rd at Gettysburg Tip-Off Tournament

Women’s Basketball 2-0 0-0 0-0 1^st at Dickinson/Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament

Men’s Cross Country 0-0 0-0 9^th at 2005 MAC Championships; 21^st at NCAA Division III Mideast Regional

Women’s Cross Country 0-0 0-0 6^th at 2005 MAC Championships; 28^th at NCAA Division III Mideast Regional

Football 7-4 5-4 ECAC Southwest Bowl Champions

Women’s Soccer 16-6-1 5-1-1 9-3-1 Commonwealth Conference Runner-Up; NCAA Division III Tournament Second Round

Men’s Track & Field 0-0 0-0

Women’s Track & Field 0-0 0-0

GREYHOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Female – Jenny Hackleman (Jr., Solvang, CA/Rutgers Prep {NJ} HS), basketball

Male – Chad DiFelice (Sr., Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl HS), football

Ed Reid (Sr., Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl HS), basketball

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

Tuesday, November 29^th – Women’s Basketball vs. *Albright College, 6:00 p.m.; Men’s Basketball vs. *Albright

College, 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 1^st – Men’s Basketball vs. Muhlenberg College, 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 7^th – Women’s Basketball vs. the University of Scranton, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 10^th – Men’s Basketball vs. the University of Scranton, 4:00 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 7:00 P.M.

Greyhound Weekly Update, November 21, 2005 (-2222-)

Football – 7-4 (MAC 5-4)

Last Week – Defeated Frostburg State University in ECAC Southwest Bowl, 14-7.

Season Complete

Senior quarterback Jerry Venturino (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong HS) completed 12 of 28 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and he had four carries for 25 yards to lead the Moravian College football team to a 14-7 victory over Frostburg State University in the 2005 Eastern College Athletic Conference Southwest Bowl Game. The Greyhounds, who won their first-ever ECAC Championship, finish the 2005 season with a 7-4 record. Moravian senior linebacker Chad DiFelice (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl HS) was named the game’s most valuable player after making 16 tackles with two tackles for loss and a half a sack.

Moravian took the opening kickoff 69 yards on six plays with Venturino connecting on a 23-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Shawn Martell (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS). Freshman kicker Brian Reckenbeil (Branchburg, NJ/Somerville HS) missed his first extra-point of the season, leaving the Greyhounds lead at 6-0 with 12:09 to play in the first quarter. During the drive, Martell caught three passes for 60 yards to become the 15^th player in Moravian history to reach 1,000 career receiving yards. Martell finished the game with four receptions with 74 yards and a score to move to 1,045 yards in his career.

Frostburg State would move into Moravian territory but the Greyhounds would force the Bobcats to punt. Moravian would run just three plays before punting for the first time in the game. However, Frostburg State would be forced into a fumble the return by Moravian sophomore defensive back Matt Sheridan (Magnolia, NJ/Sterling HS) with junior fullback Joe Costanzo (Barnstead, NH/Bow HS & Tilton School HS) recovering at midfield. Moravian would move down to the 34-yard line before having to punt.

The Bobcats second drive would begin at their own 20-yard line and drive into Moravian territory again. Frostburg State kept the drive alive with a fourth and three from the Greyhound 38-yard line. The Greyhound defense came up with a goal line stand, forcing Frostburg State to turn the ball over at the three-yard line. Moravian ran just three plays before having to punt out of its own end zone. The Bobcats would take over at the Moravian 39-yard line with 14:02 to play in the first half. Frostburg State would drive down inside the five-yard line again. This time, the Bobcats scored on a three-yard touchdown run and Frostburg State added the extra-point for a 7-6 lead with 10:01 remaining in the second quarter.

Each team ran a pair of three and out series before the Greyhounds received good field position at the Frostburg State 46-yard line with over three and a half minutes left in the first half. Moravian would drive inside the 20-yard line but Reckenbeil had a 35-yard field goal attempt blocked with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. Frostburg State would head into the locker room with a 7-6 lead. Frostburg State would receive the opening kickoff of the second half, but would punt after three plays. On Moravian’s second play of the half, Venturino missed a handoff to junior running back Chris Jacoubs (Fair Haven, NJ/Rumson-Fair Haven HS) and the Bobcats recovered at the Moravian 47-yard line. The Greyhounds would stop Frostburg State on a fourth down play; however, a pass interference penalty gave the Bobcats a first down at the 25-yard line. Frostburg State would eventually turn the ball over on downs at the 20-yard line.

The Bobcats would get the ball right back when they intercepted a Venturino pass. However, the Greyhounds got the ball right back when sophomore defensive lineman Tom Braxmeier (Center Valley, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS) recovered a fumble on the first Frostburg State play. Moravian was unable to capitalize, punting after three plays. The Greyhounds forced the Bobcats to punt from deep in their own territory, and Moravian took over at the Frostburg State 47-yard line. During the drive, Jacoubs went over the 1,000-yard mark for the third consecutive season on a two-yard carry. Moravian moved inside the ten-yard line but on fourth and seven, freshman kicker Andrew Waggoner (Newark, DE/Charter School of Wilmington) missed a 26-yard field goal attempt. Jacoubs finished with 60 yards on 28 carries to complete the season with 1,014 yards. Jacoubs has a school record 3,854 yard in the three seasons.

The Bobcats would have to punt after three plays with the Greyhounds taking over at midfield with 14:10 remaining in the contest. Moravian would gain one first down before punting. Frostburg State would take over at its own 20-yard line after a touchback. The Moravian defense continued to play strong, forcing the Bobcats to punt after three plays. The Greyhounds took over at the Frostburg State 40-yard line. Moravian would get in the end zone on a three-yard touchdown pass from Venturino to sophomore tight end Kris Bisci (Easton, PA/Easton HS). Jacoubs threw a halfback option pass to Bisci for the two-point conversion for a 14-7 Moravian lead with 7:12 remaining in the fourth quarter. Bisci caught three passes for 20 yards while senior wide receiver Cletus Kilker (Bethlehem, PA/Notre Dame HS) had three receptions for 42 yards.

Frostburg State would get a good return on the ensuing kickoff, starting its drive at the Bobcat 47-yard line. Moravian forced a incomplete pass on a third down pass in Greyhound territory but a pass interference penalty kept the Bobcat drive alive. However, two plays later Moravian freshman linebacker Andrew Morrissey (Emmaus, PA/Emmaus HS) forced a fumble that was recovered by senior defensive back Tyler Chomik (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS), giving the Greyhounds possession at their own 27-yard line.

Moravian ran just three plays and a penalty would force the Greyhounds to punt. Frostburg was unable to do anything again on offense, punting after three plays. The Bobcats forced another three and out by the Greyhounds. Frostburg State took over at its own 46-yard line with 2:11 remaining in the game. The Bobcats picked up a pair of first downs to the Moravian 23-yard line. However, a sack by senior defensive lineman Robert Stockley (Red Bank, NJ/Middletown South HS) on first down and a sack by junior defensive lineman Nick Feo (Hampton, NJ/Voorhees HS) and Stockley on second down, forcing a third down from the 36-yard line with 54 seconds remaining. Stockley would break-up a pass attempt on fourth down giving Moravian possession with 23 seconds remaining to preserve the 14-7 victory.

In addition to DiFelice, junior linebacker Cliff Garr (Easton, PA/Notre Dame HS) made 11 tackles with two for loss and a half a sack. Feo added nine tackles with a sack, a pass break-up and three tackles for loss while Stockley had six tackles with one and a half sacks and a pass break-up. Morrissey had eight tackles to go with his forced fumble.

Greyhound Weekly Update, November 21, 2005 (-3333-)

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

Last Week – Defeated ^Goucher College, 92-53; Defeated ^Dickinson College, 69-67. ^Dickinson/Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament

This Week – Tues., Nov. 22^nd at #DeSales University, 6:00 p.m. #MASCAC game

Moravian opened the 2005-06 season with a 92-53 victory over Goucher College in the first round of the Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament at Dickinson College. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 42-26 halftime lead. Moravian was 37 of 67 (55.2 percent) from the floor in the victory, including 20 of 31 (64.5 percent) in the second half. The Greyhounds, who had a 47-21 advantage on the boards, also made 11 of 18 free throws (61.1 percent) and seven three-pointers in the win. Junior forward Kelly Applegate (Easton, PA/Wilson HS) led three Moravian players in double figures with 16 points. Applegate, who was eight-for-eight from the floor in just 13 minutes of action, also grabbed six rebounds. Junior forward Jenny Hackleman (Solvang, CA/Rutgers Prep {NJ} HS) and junior guard Katie Rizman (Wall, NJ/St. Rose HS) each had 14 points for the Greyhounds with Hackleman adding four rebounds and four assists and Rizman contributing four assists and two steals. Sophomore guard Sara Steinman (Springfield, NJ/Jonathan Dayton HS) and senior forward Heather MacDonald (Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley HS) each scored eight points with Steinman adding three assists and MacDonald grabbing three rebounds and dishing out three assists. Senior forward Stephanie Seaman (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) pulled down a team high eight rebounds for Moravian to go with seven points and two steals while junior guard Rachel Berlin (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom HS) added six rebounds, which tied her career high, and two points. Senior guard Dianna DiFiore (Hammonton, NJ/St. Joseph HS) had six points while senior forward Lindsay Brase (Bethlehem, PA/Notre Dame HS) had five points, two rebounds and two assists. Freshman forward Rachelle Elneus (Easton, PA/Notre Dame HS) contributed four points and three rebounds in her first collegiate game while junior guard Kristina Adams (Belle Mead, NJ/Montgomery HS) scored three points in the first game of her career. Senior guard Nicole Savino (Macungie, PA/Brandywine Heights HS) added two points, two rebounds and two assists for the Greyhounds while sophomore guard LaToya Blake (Allentown, PA/Dieruff HS) added two rebounds and two assists.

The Greyhounds team rallied from a four-point halftime deficit for a 69-67 victory over host Dickinson College in the Championship game of the Dickinson/Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament. The Red Devils (1-1) jumped out to a 7-2 lead, but Moravian responded with an 11-2 run to take a 13-9 lead. The Greyhounds would have a 17-11 lead before a 15-3 run by the Red Devils put Dickinson ahead 26-20. The Red Devils would hold a 37-33 halftime lead. In the second half, the teams traded the lead with the score eventually being tied at 55-55 with 6:21 to play and again at 62-62 with 3:32 remaining in the contest. Moravian ran off seven straight points to take a 69-62 lead with 1:58 to play; however, the Greyhounds attempted just one shot, a missed free throw, in the final 1:58 of the game. Dickinson had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but the Red Devils missed a shot and were unable to get a second one off in time. Moravian (2-0) made 26 of 51 field goal attempts (51.0 percent) for the game, including 14 of 26 shots (53.8 percent) in the second half. The Greyhounds were also 14 of 20 from the foul line (70 percent) in the victory with three three-pointers and just 17 turnovers. Dickinson had a 34-31 advantage on the boards in the contest. Hackleman was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after leading Moravian with 15 points, four assists and three rebounds. Applegate and Steinman each netted ten points. Steinman, who added two rebounds, was named to the All-Tournament Team. Rizman contributed nine points, a team high five rebounds and three assists while Brase had seven points and five boards. Seaman scored seven points to go with four rebounds while Savino chipped in five points, three assists and two rebounds in the victory. Berlin added four points and three rebounds while Blake added three steals, two points and two rebounds for Moravian.

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

First Competition – Fri., Dec. 2^nd at Lafayette College Invitational

Moravian will begin its 2005-06 indoor track & field season at the Lafayette College Leopard Invitational on Friday, December 2^nd at Kirby Fieldhouse in Easton.

Women’s Soccer – 16-6-1 (Commonwealth Conference 5-1-1, MASCAC 9-3-1)

Season Complete

Greyhound Weekly Update, November 21, 2005 (-4444-)

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

Last Week – Lost to ^Gettysburg College, 64-58; Defeated ^Neumann College, 85-70. ^Dickinson/Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament

This Week – Tues., Nov. 22^nd at #DeSales University, 8:00 p.m. #MASCAC game

Moravian dropped its 2005-06 season opener to host Gettysburg College, 64-58, in the first round of the 15th Annual Gettysburg College Tip-Off Tournament. The Greyhounds led at halftime, 30-25, but Gettysburg went on an 11-0 run to start the second half before Moravian scored at the 14:50 mark after the intermission. The Bullets kept the lead the rest of the game and led by as many as seven points, however, Moravian would cut the lead to two points several times including with 47 seconds remaining in the game. The Greyhounds made 12 of 29 field goal attempts (41.4 percent) from the floor in the first half, and Moravian made 22 of 55 shots (40 percent) for the game. The Greyhounds added eight three-pointers while going six-for-six from the foul line. Gettysburg put the game away from the charity stripe, making 18 of 23 free throws including eight of ten in the final minute of the contest. Sophomore guard Ryan Miller (Easton, PA/Easton HS) paced Moravian with a career high 13 points to go with three rebounds. Senior forward Ed Reid (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl HS) tossed in 12 points in addition to four rebounds and a career high three blocked shots. Sophomore forward Chris Earley (Brielle, NJ/Manasquan HS) netted a career high eight points and added three rebounds while junior guard Michael Clemente (Toms River, NJ/Central Regional HS) had eight points, a career high six rebounds and three assists. Senior forward Zach Zsilavecz (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty HS) had seven points, three rebounds and three assists in the game for the Greyhounds while junior forward Matt Devlin (Sadsburyville, PA/Coatesville HS) added six points, four rebounds and two blocked shots. Sophomore guard Justin Chestnut (Willow Grove, PA/Upper Moreland HS) had four points and two assists while junior forward Steve Wenderfer (Chester, NJ/Mendham HS) contributed four rebounds and a team high two steals.

The Greyhounds earned their first win of the 2005-06 season with an 85-70 victory over Neumann College in the consolation game of the 15th Annual Gettysburg College Tip-Off Tournament. Moravian led the entire game and had a 49-41 advantage at halftime. The Greyhounds shot 18 of 31 (58.1 percent) from the floor in the first half and connected on 27 of 55 field goal attempts (49.1 percent) for the game. Moravian also made 22 of 26 free throw attempts (84.6 percent) with nine three-pointers. The Greyhounds committed just 11 turnovers, however, Moravian was out-rebounded 37-30 in the contest. Chestnut scored a career high 19 points to go with two rebounds and an assist to lead the Greyhounds while Reid had a career high 17 points to go with two boards an assist. Reid was named to the All-Tournament Team. Earley had a career high for the second straight game with 11 points, and Earley had five rebounds and two blocked shots for the Greyhounds. Zsilavecz and Miller each scored nine points with Zsilavecz adding three steals and two rebounds and Miller contributing four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Clemente netted six points and had four assists while Devlin had four points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in the victory for Moravian.

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

First Competition – Fri., Dec. 2^nd at Lafayette College Invitational

Moravian will begin its 2005-06 indoor track & field season at the Lafayette College Leopard Invitational on Friday, December 2^nd at Kirby Fieldhouse in Easton.