Murphy’s Law was in full effect for Manhattan in its First Four game against the Hampton Pirates. Manhattan just could not catch a break. A loose ball, a foul call, a rebound, you name it, seemed to all go in favor of Hampton. Added to that were some alarming numbers on the box score and it was the perfect recipe for how to lose a … Continue reading Inside the Numbers: What Went Wrong Against Hampton

DAYTON, OHIO– After Selection Sunday, the buzz was all about a potential match up between the Manhattan Jaspers and the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats. To many, the Jaspers were disrespected by being given a 16-seed and a play-in game, but would take care of business and prove the selection committee wrong by beating the Hampton Pirates. Plot twist. The dream scenario is no more, as the Jaspers failed … Continue reading Manhattan’s Season Comes to an end at the Hands of the Pirates

The Selection Sunday chatter and buzz is over. It is time to focus on the actual games and not where teams should have been seeded. The Manhattan College men’s basketball team found out what its road in the NCAA Tournament will be like: a play-in game as a 16-seed, with the winner moving on to face the Kentucky Wildcats. Here’s what you need to know … Continue reading Game Preview: Manhattan Jaspers vs. Hampton Pirates

Feelings of anticipation and enthusiasm reigned among more than 200 people at Café 1853 in Manhattan College. But with a single announcement, those feelings quickly turned into disbelief, anguish and frustration. The Manhattan College men’s basketball team, joined by friends, family and alumni, found out its NCAA Tournament fate on Selection Sunday; a play-in game as a 16-seed against Hampton, with the winner facing the … Continue reading Inside the Numbers: Jaspers Earn 16 Seed in NCAA Tournament