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2005-06 – Week 13                                           Contact: Mark Fleming (610) 861-1472, (610) 390-7545 or (610) 758-8721

 

 

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Team Records as of November 27, 2005

                                      Overall  Commonwealth   MASCAC/MAC   Meets & Tournaments

Men’s Basketball              1-2              0-0                      0-1            3rd at Gettysburg Tip-Off Tournament

Women’s Basketball         3-0              0-0                      1-0            1st at Dickinson/Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament

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

Male – None

 

 

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

 

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

            College, 8:00 p.m.

 

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

 

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

 

Saturday, December 10th – Men’s Basketball vs. the University of Scranton, 4:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday, January 3rd – Men’s Basketball vs. Dickinson College, 7:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, January 4th – Women’s Basketball vs. Wilkes University, 7:00 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, November 28, 2005 (-2222-)

 

Women’s Basketball – 3-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 1-0)

Last Week – Defeated #DeSales University, 83-77.  #MASCAC game

This Week – Tues., Nov. 29th vs. *Albright College, 8:00 p.m.; Thurs., Dec. 1st at Lincoln (PA) University, 7:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3rd at *Juniata College, 6:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference game

 

            Moravian rallied from a 14-point deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak to local rival DeSales University with an 83-77 road victory. The Greyhounds scored the first basket of the game; however, the Bulldogs quickly built a 10-point lead with 13:37 remaining in the first half. Moravian would pull back within three points at 25-22 with 7:56 left before the intermission, but DeSales would get the lead back into double digits with a 24-13 run to end the half. The Bulldogs made 57.1 percent (20 of 35) of their field goals in the first half including a five-of-ten performance behind the three-point line. Moravian made just 11 of 32 first half field goals (34.4 percent) with three three-pointers. The Greyhounds were ten of 12 (83.3 percent) from the foul line in the first 20 minutes of the game, but committed 12 turnovers.

 

            After the break, Moravian slowly cut into DeSales' lead. The Greyhounds would close within five points at 52-47 with 14:05 remaining before the Bulldogs pushed the lead back to nine. After a 30-second timeout trailing 60-51 with 10:39 to play, Moravian went on a 14-4 run to take a 65-54 lead with 5:53 remaining in the contest. The Bulldogs tied the game at 71-71 with 3:26 left; however, the Greyhounds finished the contest on a 12-6 run for the victory, their first against DeSales since November 24, 1998. In the second half, Moravian committed just eight turnovers while shooting 45.2 percent (14 of 31) from the floor. The Greyhounds connected on 17 of 21 second half three throw attempts (81 percent) and tossed in another three three-pointers. DeSales struggled shooting the ball after the break, making just six of 19 field goals (31.6 percent) and just 14 of 21 free throws (66.7 percent). Moravian also forced the Bulldogs into 15 second half turnovers while Moravian had a 39-33 advantage on the boards.

 

            The Greyhounds had three players score in double figures including a career game from junior forward Kelly Applegate (Easton, PA/Wilson HS), who was ten of 12 from the floor and 11 of 13 at the foul line for a career high 31 points. Applegate also tied her career best with 12 rebounds, and she added two assists and two steals. Junior forward Jenny Hackleman (Solvang, CA/Rutgers Prep {NJ} HS) added 14 points and five rebounds for Moravian while junior guard Katie Rizman (Wall, NJ/St. Rose HS) contributed 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Senior forward Stephanie Seaman (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) scored nine points while struggling from the field. Seaman, who added nine rebounds, three assists and three steals, was just one-for-12 from the floor before hitting a three-pointer with 2:36 to play which gave Moravian a five-point lead. Sophomore guard Sara Steinman (Springfield, NJ/Jonathan Dayton HS) tossed in eight points and added three assists while senior forward Lindsay Brase (Bethlehem, PA/Notre Dame HS) had five points. Senior guard Nicole Savino (Macungie, PA/Brandywine Heights HS) contributed three points and three rebounds in the victory for the Greyhounds.

 

 

 

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

This Week – Fri., Dec. 2nd at Lafayette College Invitational

 

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

 

 

 

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

This Week – Fri., Dec. 2nd at Lafayette College Invitational

 

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

 

 

 


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

 

Football – 7-4 (MAC 5-4)

Season Complete

 

            Eight members of the Moravian College football team have been named the 2005 All-Middle Atlantic Conference Teams announced November 15th by the MAC.  The Greyhounds had five First Team selections including junior running back Chris Jacoubs (Fair Haven, NJ/Rumson-Fair Haven HS), senior fullback Kevin Lukich (Ogdensburg, NJ/Wallkill Valley HS), senior offensive lineman Salvatore DeWalt (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS), senior defensive back Tyler Chomik (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS) and senior defensive lineman Steve Cline (Union Beach, NJ/Keyport HS) while senior offensive lineman Brenten Runne (Stanhope, NJ/Hopatcong HS), freshman kicker Brian Reckenbeil (Branchburg, NJ/Somerville HS) and senior linebacker Chad DiFelice (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl HS) were named to the Second Team.

 

            Moravian posted a 7-4 record this season with a 5-4 record in the MAC, which was good enough to tie for fourth place after the Greyhounds were selected second in the MAC preseason poll.  Moravian won the 2005 ECAC Southwest Bowl game at Frostburg State (MD) University with a 14-7 victory.

 

            In his third season, Jacoubs has rewritten the Moravian record books.  Jacoubs led Moravian with 1,014 yards and ten touchdowns on 228 carries this season.  Jacoubs has 3,854 yards (first all-time at Moravian) in just 31 career games with 17 100-plus yard games in 26 starts, including four games over 200 yards.  Jacoubs became the first player in school history to reach 3,000 rushing yards in a career against Susquehanna University and the only player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back-to-back seasons in 2003, 2004 and 2005.  He is also first all-time with 216 points, 36 career touchdowns, and 786 career rushing attempts.  Jacoubs was the MAC Rookie of the Year in 2003 and on the All-Conference First Team a year ago.

 

            Lukich had his most productive season for the Greyhounds this fall with 311 yards and two touchdowns on just 53 carries.  The two touchdowns this fall are the only two of Lukich’s career and include a career long of 63 yards versus Susquehanna back in September.  Lukich, who missed the second half of the 2004 season with a knee injury, ran for 710 yards in his career on just 142 carries.

 

            DeWalt, Moravian’s starting left guard, and Runne, the starting left tackle, helped anchor the Greyhounds’ offensive line, which returned four starters this year.  The duo helped the Moravian offense average 357.9 yards per game, including 197.5 yards per contest on the ground.  DeWalt, Runne and the rest of the offense line have allowed just 13 sacks this season.  DeWalt was on the All-Conference First Team in 2004 as well.

 

            Chomik, who was on the All-Conference First Team last fall, contributed 43 tackles with one for loss, an interception returned 42 yards for a touchdown against Juniata College and ten pass break-ups for a total of 11 passes defended.  Chomik also had 14 punt returns for 59 yards with a long of 13 yards and 14 kickoff returns for 360 yards with a long of 74 yards versus Juniata College. 

 

            Cline led the Greyhound defensive lineman with 37 tackles, and he added eight and a half for loss, three and a half sacks and two passes defended.  Cline, who made 97 career tackles, helped the Moravian defense allow just 146.6 yards per game rushing but its opponents.  His three and a half sacks tied for second on the team, which had 24 sacks this year.

 

            Reckenbeil, who was a soccer player his entire life until coming to Moravian this fall, was nine-for-13 on field goal attempts with a long of 38 yards versus Susquehanna University and 28-for-29 on extra-point attempts.  Reckenbeil’s 55 points are a new single season Moravian record, and the nine field goals tied Chad Kurtz’s record. 

 

            DiFelice, who was named the Most Valuable Player of Moravian’s ECAC Southwest Bowl game victory, led the Moravian defense with 97 tackles including 13 tackles for loss, six and a half sacks, four pass break-ups, an interception with a six yard return versus Muhlenberg College, five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.  DiFelice, who made 169 career tackles, leads the MAC and is tied for third in the nation with 0.45 forced fumbles per game.  He also led the Greyhounds in tackles for loss and sacks this fall.


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

 

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

Last Week – Lost to #DeSales University, 94-67.  #MASCAC game

This Week – Tues., Nov. 29th vs. *Albright College, 6:00 p.m.; Thurs., Dec. 1st vs. Muhlenberg College, 8:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3rd at *Juniata College, 8:00 p.m.

 

            Moravian dropped a 94-67 at local rival DeSales University, the Greyhounds fifth straight loss to the Bulldogs. Moravian would never hold a lead in the game, and DeSales needed just four minutes to build a double-digit lead, which the Bulldogs kept for the remainder of the game. Moravian suffered through a poor shooting first half, making just 11 of 30 field goal attempts (36.7 percent) with two three-pointers and four-of-five free throws. DeSales shot 58.6 percent (17 of 29) from the floor in the first half and added six of 12 three-pointers and seven of eight free throws. The Greyhounds would shoot better in the second half, making 16 of 30 field goals (53.3 percent) with five three-pointers; however, DeSales continued to shoot well, hitting on 20 of 34 field goal attempts (58.8 percent) and another six three-pointers. The Bulldogs also out-rebounded Moravian, 36-24. The Greyhounds had a pair of players in double figures with sophomore guard Ryan Miller (Easton, PA/Easton HS) netting 11 points to go alone with four assists and senior forward Zach Zsilavecz (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty HS) adding ten points, three rebounds and three assists. Senior forward Ed Reid (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl HS) scored nine points and had three rebounds while junior forward Matt Devlin (Sadsburyville, PA/Coatesville HS) and sophomore guard Justin Chestnut (Willow Grove, PA/Upper Moreland HS) each scored eight points. Devlin added three rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots while Chestnut had two boards and two assists. Sophomore forward Eric Whitman (Blairstown, NJ/Notre Dame East Stroudsburg {PA} HS) added six points and three rebounds off the bench while junior guard Michael Clemente (Toms River, NJ/Central Regional HS) had five points and sophomore forward Mark Franzyshen (Somerset, NJ/Immaculata HS) had four points for the Greyhounds.

 

 

 

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

Season Complete

 

            Senior defender Erin Gonda (Bethlehem, PA/Salisbury HS) has been named to the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America College Division Women’s Soccer Second Team selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.  Gonda helped the Greyhounds to their best season ever with the program’s first-ever NCAA Division III Tournament appearance and a 16-6-1 record on the season including an opening round win in the NCAA Tournament.  Moravian had a 5-1-1 mark during the Commonwealth Conference regular season and made the program’s fourth appearance in the Commonwealth Conference Tournament, playing for the conference championship for the first time in school history.  Gonda scored three goals and an assist for seven points, and she was named to the Commonwealth All-Conference Second Team for the third straight year.  Gonda has also been on the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation Academic Honor Roll three times.  Gonda had five goals and five assists for 15 points in 57 career matches.  Gonda is the 31st ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American in Moravian history and the 26th in the last 13 years.

 

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