Women’s Relay Team Competes at NCAA Championships

The Greyhounds’ 4 ✕ 400-meter relay team—seniors Rachel Byrne, Helen Davis, and Crystal Robinson and sophomore Abby Giamoni—tied the school record in their final chance to qualify for the NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships. They entered the meet, hosted by St. John Fisher University on May 25, ranked 15th in the nation, to place fifth in their heat and 12th out of 16 teams in a time of 47.47 seconds.

Moravian Leads the Way in Play4Kay

For the 15th consecutive year, the Moravian University women’s basketball program tops NCAA Division III schools in raising funds through Play4Kay, a grassroots initiative of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. This not-for-profit organization is committed to supporting women’s cancer research and projects that assist the underserved community. Its primary support comes from women’s basketball teams across the country that participate in Play4Kay to raise money and awareness. This year, Moravian raised $18,012 in donations.

Endler Named Assistant Coach of the Year

Moravian University Assistant Coach Amy Endler ’93 has been named Assistant Coach of the Year for NCAA Division III by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. This recognition is awarded to one associate head coach or assistant coach in each membership division who demonstrates commitment to their program, their student-athletes, and their head coach through their coaching on the court, their mentorship of other coaches, and their professional manner and attitude.

Endler, a member of the Moravian University Athletics Hall of Fame, helped guide the Greyhounds to a mark of 371–191 and 20 postseason appearances, including five NCAA Division III Tournament bids. “The Assistant Coach of the Year honor is a well-deserved honor for Amy,” says Mary Beth Spirk, athletic director and head women’s basketball coach. “She embodies all that is defined in an assistant coach: loyalty, hard work, passion and consistent effort every day, in and out of season.”

Lighting the Way: The Campaign for Moravian University is more than a fundraising initiative—it is our promise to change the life of every Moravian student through scholarships, meaningful experiences, and leading-edge technology and learning facilities.We are so grateful for our valued alumni and supporters who are lighting the way for our students, their future, and the next generation. We are lighting the way together!