Born and raised in Carlow, Ireland, freshman Anuoluwapo Awonusi would have never picture himself to participating in Track & Field at college in New York City. Anuoluwapo, more commonly known by his nickname “Anu”, is both a shot-putter and a discus thrower at Manhattan College. Being at the college for only one semester, there is no telling what Anu can do within the next three … Continue reading Track & Field Rookie Anuoluwapo Awonusi
Love Litzell promised himself it would not happen again. Not after all he had been through: His struggles in the weight throw his freshman year. The excruciating second place finish by one centimeter in the MAAC Indoor Championships in his sophomore season. And especially not after being stripped of a chance to avenge himself last year, when he missed the entire season with an injury. … Continue reading Litzell Etching His Name into Manhattan’s Record Books
by RikkiLynn Shields Editor Scoring a game-high of 27 points, junior Zavier Turner’s work wasn’t enough for the Jasper Men’s Basketball team to beat Monmouth. Monmouth defeated Manhattan 62-58. The men’s basketball team will play again on Thursday against Siena in Albany, and again on Sunday against Quinnipiac at Draddy Gymnasium at 6 p.m. The men’s and women’s track and field team participated … Continue reading MEN’S LAX SEIZES WIN IN 3oT
By Abby Crowell, Contributor Writer Spring Semester has arrived which means that outdoor track is quickly approaching. After talking to Coach Mecca, it is clear that Jasper fans have a lot to look forward to this season. Manhattan College’s Track and Field team is currently in the middle of a successful indoor season, and the long awaited outdoor season will begin in March. According to … Continue reading Season Preview for Spring Track & Field: Outdoor Events Taking Center Stage
Men’s Basketball It is no secret that the Men’s Basketball team was struggling to start off the season. They did notch impressive home wins against Fordham and Eastern Kentucky, but with senior forward Rich Williams sidelined with a knee injury the team struggled. Recently, the team has found its form. After starting conference play 0-5 and 5-11 overall, the Jaspers have won two straight conference … Continue reading Jaspers Winter Recap
By Jeffrey Cool, Guest Writer Dennis Eriksson’s passion for track and field grew in a practice field in Sweden, thousands of miles away from Riverdale. The jumper for Manhattan College’s track and field team is from Sundsvall, Sweden, where he fell in love with the sport when he was six years old after one of his friends took him to a practice. “Track and field is … Continue reading Dennis Eriksson Finds Identity Through Track and Field
By Charles Lippolis, Staff Writer After 20 years of coaching track and field athletes locally and internationally, Manhattan’s assistant coach Joe Ryan had already been groomed for excellence. But Ryan added to his experience this summer at the Rio Olympics, serving as the head track and field coach for Guyana, the home of Ryan’s most successful athlete at Manhattan College, Aliann Pompey. “It’s not even … Continue reading Assistant Track Coach Joe Ryan Goes to Rio 2016 Olympics
by CHARLES LIPPOLIS, Staff Writer There’s a saying that goes: “Doing what you love means you should never work a day in your life.” But for Manhattan College’s men’s track and field coach Dan Mecca, the work day never ends. Any student who has walked through Draddy Gymnasium has likely seen him. His 5-foot-8 frame, accompanied by track sweats and an iconic mustache are commonly found … Continue reading Dan Mecca: More Than a Coach
Men’s Lacrosse Manhattan earned its first win of the season on April 16 after a rousing 11-10 overtime victory over Marist. Nick Strano scored his third goal of the game just 21 seconds into overtime to get the win for Manhattan. The Jaspers improved to 3-10 overall and 1-3 in the MAAC. Strano and Parker Giarratana led the team with three and four goals respectively. … Continue reading JASPERS Sports Recap
