By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor
Women’s Soccer
The Manhattan University women’s soccer team faced off against Siena College and Fairfield University this past week.
The week started on a high note, with a win for the Jaspers on Sunday against Siena. This was the first win the women’s team had in a MAAC playoff game since 2017.
“They [the players] gave everything they had and answered every bell,” head coach Brendan Lawler said in an interview with gojaspers.com.
Midfielder Olivia McMaster scored a goal in the last 76 seconds of the game, bringing the score to 1-0 for the Jaspers. This win punched the team’s ticket to continue on in the MAAC championships in a semifinal with Fairfield University.
However, the Jaspers were unable to advance any further due to an unfortunate loss against top-seeded Fairfield. The game ended with a score of 4-1, with a penalty kick goal made by defensive player Julia Nicholas.
Women’s Basketball
The Lady Jaspers opened up their season with a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights this past Monday.
Hana Mühl, a junior guard for the Jaspers, led their efforts with 28 points along with a number of steals and rebounds throughout the night. However, the Jaspers’ efforts proved futile as they were overtaken by the Scarlet Knights, ending the game with a score of 85-79.
This past Thursday, the Lady Jaspers had a successful game, securing a win against Central Connecticut State University. The MU team had four players score in the double digits, with junior guard Brianna Davis leading the game with a sizable 16 points, followed by Nitzan Amar with 14, Petra Juric with 13 and Hana Mühl with 10.
The team will see game action again on Nov. 14 against the Long Island University Sharks in Draddy Gymnasium.
Men’s Basketball
The MU men’s basketball team suffered a tough loss to the University of Maryland Terrapins in their season opener game.
The Terrapins won the game by 30 points, ending with a score of 79-49. The first half of the game showed promise for the Jaspers, closing a large gap between the teams and ending the half with the Jaspers lagging by only three points. The Terrapins were quick to fight back in the second half, scoring 48 points to the Jaspers’ 21.
Shaquil Bender, senior guard, led the team with 12 points followed by Devin Dinkins, a sophomore transfer from George Mason University with 10 points. Derik Queen was the game leader on the Terrapins’ side, scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds.
The Jaspers’ next game will be against Mercy University on Nov. 12 in Draddy Gymnasium.
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s volleyball experienced a loss against Niagara University on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Jaspers last faced off against the Purple Eagles nearly a month ago on Oct. 19, with the match ending in a score of 0-3. Sunday’s game yielded similar results, with the Jaspers losing with a score of 1-3.
The Jaspers were led by junior Sarah Emmons in assists, managing a whopping 39, compared to Niagara’s leader in assists Kylie Blessing with 29. Sophomore Laila Glover led in kills with 13 and senior Maike Bertens in the digs with 18.
Men and Women’s Swimming and Diving
The men and women’s swimming and diving team went to a meet at Monmouth University this past Wednesday and came out with promising results as they prepare for their championship season.
Senior Joe Brennan placed first in the men’s 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 59.05. Brennan was also part of the team that placed third in the men’s 200 yard freestyle relay, alongside teammates Gavin Harding, Tristan Ehrhardt and Mark Haynes.
On the women’s side, junior Shayna Millard earned third place in the women’s 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:17.14. Millard also placed third in the 100 yard backstroke. Junior Elle Feneide placed fourth in the 1000 yard freestyle with a time of 11:29.88.
Men’s Soccer
Just ahead of entering the MAAC playoffs, the men’s soccer team faced off with Sacred Heart University with the game ending in a tie. Though the game concluded with a score of 0-0, head coach Jordan Scott commented on the game pridefully.
“I thought it was a great game,” Scott told gojaspers.com “The boys gave everything and we had a ton of rotations.”
This game secured the Jaspers’ spot in the MAAC tournament, earning them the sixth seed. They will face off next against third-seeded Siena College on Sunday, Nov. 9.