Manhattan’s Season Ends With Overtime Loss To Canisius In MAAC Quarterfinals

by JOHN JACKSON, Senior Writer FIRST ROUND MBB: MAN 57, FAIR 53 QUARTERFINALS MBB: MAN 65, CAN 69 The No. 7 Manhattan College Jaspers saw their season come to an end on Friday, March 8 as they fell in overtime to the No. 2 Canisius College Golden Griffins by a score of 69-65 in the Quarterfinals of the MAAC Tournament. The Jaspers advanced to the Quarterfinals thanks … Continue reading Manhattan’s Season Ends With Overtime Loss To Canisius In MAAC Quarterfinals

Manhattan Opens Up Four-Game Homestand with Victory Over Fairfield

by JOHN JACKSON, Senior Writer The Manhattan College Jaspers closed out the month of January by hosting the Fairfield Stags on the night of Jan. 31 to kick off a four-game homestand. The Jaspers came into the night 4-16 overall and last place in the MAAC with a 2-6 conference record. The Stags did not fair that much better as they entered Draddy Gymnasium 6-15 overall and … Continue reading Manhattan Opens Up Four-Game Homestand with Victory Over Fairfield

Fall 2018 Sports Recap

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor Basketball Both teams kicked off their seasons with a Draddy Gymnasium double-header on Nov. 6. The women’s team took down LIU Brooklyn 61-46 while the men fell 62-56 to Elon. Since then, the women have been on a five-game losing streak; three of those game being decided by six or less points. The men picked up two wins in their … Continue reading Fall 2018 Sports Recap

Women Open with Win vs. LIU Brooklyn

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor Manhattan Madness may have been on Oct. 30, but Draddy Gymnasium held host to some additional madness on Nov. 6 as both basketball teams opened their regular season in a nighttime doubleheader. The women’s basketball team got things started off in the earlier of the two games as they took down LIU Brooklyn by a score of 61-46. The young … Continue reading Women Open with Win vs. LIU Brooklyn

Matt Centrowitz Returns Back to Where It All Started to Bolster Running Program

by John Jackson Sports Editor Manhattan College had a reunion this past August with a former Jasper student-athlete who has accomplished numerous things over the last 44 years since he attended college in Riverdale. That former Jasper, Matt Centrowitz, was named director of the college’s cross country and track and field programs beginning on Aug. 1. Centrowitz has had a storied running and coaching career. As a … Continue reading Matt Centrowitz Returns Back to Where It All Started to Bolster Running Program

Men’s Soccer Topples Fordham In Final Minute

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor The Manhattan College men’s soccer team (7-1; 0-0 MAAC) took down No. 25 Fordham (3-1-2; 0-0-0 A-10) thanks to a late goal from junior defenseman Adrien Awana on Sept. 18 at Gaelic Park. This latest installment of the “Battle of the Bronx” was much anticipated as the Jaspers came in rolling at 6-1 on the season and the Rams came … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Topples Fordham In Final Minute

Fabian Pena & Joe Jacques Selected in 2018 MLB Draft: The Giant Swing and Hooking Fastball That Made Two Jaspers “Go Pro”

by JACK MELANSON, News Editor Fabian Pena and Joe Jacques punched their tickets to the pros this summer in what is seemingly becoming a tradition for the Jasper baseball program.  Pena was selected as a catcher by the San Francisco Giants in the 25th round (736th overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft. Later, in the 33rd round (984th overall), Jacques would walk the plank … Continue reading Fabian Pena & Joe Jacques Selected in 2018 MLB Draft: The Giant Swing and Hooking Fastball That Made Two Jaspers “Go Pro”

Summer Break Sports Recap: New Coaches, Alumni Success and More

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor A lot has happened around Manhattan College athletics since the Jaspers finished their finals to conclude the spring 2018 semester. Over the past few months, there have been teams that finished their 2018 seasons, teams that welcomed incoming student-athletes and coaches, former Jaspers continuing on their playing careers, preseason honors and polls released and a few sports with seasons that … Continue reading Summer Break Sports Recap: New Coaches, Alumni Success and More

MC Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Participates in Regional Meeting

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor During spring break, Manhattan College’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi took a trip to Wilmington, DE to compete in the 2018 Atlantic Coast Regional Meeting. The meeting was held from Mar. 16-17. Ahmed Goma, Ph.D., brought eight members of the honor organization for financial information students and professionals to the meeting. “Our mission is simple for Beta Alpha Psi,” said Andreia … Continue reading MC Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Participates in Regional Meeting