The Jaspers completed an eight-game home stand over winter break, the longest in team history. Photo by Kevin Fuhrmann While most college students stayed home over the winter break, many athletes remained on campus for practices and games. Draddy Gymnasium continued to be filled with Jaspers, whether they were members of the basketball, swimming or track and field teams. The women’s basketball team was in … Continue reading Women’s Winter Break Recap
The first Ebola case in the United States, Thomas Eric Duncan, died on Oct. 8. What followed were three more cases, one of which reached New York City: Nina Pham, a Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital nurse who treated Duncan; Amber Joy Vinson, another nurse who worked at the same hospital as Pham, but didn’t treat Duncan; and Dr. Craig Allen Spencer, who was working in … Continue reading Ebola in the Media and Manhattan College’s Preparation
Amid the hectic environment during a practice in late November 2014 at Draddy Gymnasium, Rasheen Davis, associate head coach of the men’s basketball team at Manhattan College, stood calm. The squeaking of sneakers, the thud of the basketball as it hit the hardwood floor and the chatter among players were often dwarfed by the rambunctious yelling from head coach Steve Masiello and his assistant coaches, … Continue reading From a Brush with Death to Top Assistant Coach: Rasheen Davis’ Journey
BY CHRIS CIRILLO & DANIEL YNFANTE SENIOR WRITER & ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Manhattan Jaspers were flying high. Winners of six of their last seven, including four in a row. The third place Jaspers faced off against the team it was tied with in the standings: the Rider Broncs. However, Manhattan’s hot streak was ended by the Broncs who defeated the Jaspers 82-79 in a … Continue reading Manhattan Loses Heartbreaker in OT
CHRIS CIRILLO & DAN YNFANTE SENIOR WRITER & ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Jersey City, N.J. — Six of the last seven. Four in a row. Nine straight against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks. The Manhattan Jaspers are getting hot. A thrilling 72-65 victory in overtime against the Peacocks has the Jaspers at .500 for the first time this season. “One, we’re healthy,” Masiello said. “I’ve been saying … Continue reading Jaspers Muscle Passed Peacocks in OT
BY CHRIS CIRILLO & DANIEL YNFANTE SENIOR WRITER & ASST. SPORTS EDITOR There’s no place like home. After playing its first 13 games in 11 different venues, the Jaspers (3-2 MAAC, 6-8) returned to Draddy for just the third time this season defeating Saint Peter’s, 68-63, in the process. The Jaspers improve to 3-0 at home this season and have won seven straight and 12 … Continue reading Jaspers Down Peacocks behind Pankey’s BIG game and Andujar’s Milestone
BY JONATHAN REYES, DANIEL YNFANTE, JACLYN MARR & CHRIS CIRILLO SPORTS EDITOR, ASST. SPORTS EDITORS & SENIOR WRITER Last year has come and gone. As cliche as that sounds, 2015 will do the same. Although years continue to fly right on by one thing remains: memories. Manhattan College Jaspers across every sport had players and moments that should be remembered for individual and team accomplishments … Continue reading Quadrangle Jaspers and Jasper Moments of the Year (2014 Edition)
