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Sports

Walk-On Athletes, the Underdog of College Sports

The Jasper men’s lacrosse team huddled up. SYRACUSE ATHLETICS/COURTESY Amy Forster, Asst. Production Editor Often overlooked, Manhattan University’s walk-on athletes can be the backbone to the athletics program. These athletes provide invaluable commitment, talent and input to the sports community and the university as a whole.  Manhattan University has a long and storied history with walk-on athletes. Just two years ago, MU alumnus walk-on athlete, … Continue reading Walk-On Athletes, the Underdog of College Sports

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Games of the Week, Sports

Games of the Week

Softball defeats Saint Peters for third straight victory. VINCENT DUSOVIC / COURTESY Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Softball The Manhattan University softball team capped off a strong week with three consecutive victories, taking down Sacred Heart in a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday before outlasting Saint Peter’s in a dramatic 11-10 win Friday afternoon at Gaelic Park. The week opened with a rescheduled doubleheader against Sacred Heart, … Continue reading Games of the Week

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Esports, Sports

Manhattan Esports Reflects on Strong Season

Manhattan University Esports team finished strong. DOMENICK RECINE / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Manhattan University’s Esports team wrapped up their season with a third-place finish in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in Super Smash Bros. – a result that both surprised and motivated the group. “This season went much better than we expected,” team captain Domenick Recine said. “We lost Samir, who was one … Continue reading Manhattan Esports Reflects on Strong Season

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Games of the Week, Sports

Games of the Week

Jaspers Baseball earns doubleheader split against Iona. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Baseball The Manhattan University baseball team bounced back from an early stumble to earn a hard-fought doubleheader split against Iona on Friday at the Naimoli Family Baseball Complex. After dropping game one 9-5, the Jaspers responded with a dominant 5-0 shutout in the nightcap, highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting. … Continue reading Games of the Week

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Men's Rowing, Sports

Manhattan Rowing Beats Iona in Men’s Varsity 4+ Race

The five rowers who won against Iona. From left to right: Michael Lee, Frankie (Francis) Scullin, Gavin Ward, Jason Matthews and Jeremy Lee. GAVIN WARD / COURTESY Barbara Vasquez & Leyla Mercado, Production & Web Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor Manhattan University’s club rowing team attended their first regatta of the semester on March 29, where members secured a victory in the men’s varsity four … Continue reading Manhattan Rowing Beats Iona in Men’s Varsity 4+ Race

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Games of the Week, Sports

Games of the Week

Jasper Baseball claims 9-8 victory against Quinnipiac. ARTHUR ELLIS/ COURTESY Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Men’s Lacrosse The Jaspers Men’s Lacrosse team played two games this week. The first was a win over Quinnipiac, and the other a loss on the road at Canisius. The Manhattan Jaspers Men’s Lacrosse team earned a gritty 7–6 victory over Quinnipiac on Wednesday afternoon at Gaelic Park, improving to 5–4 … Continue reading Games of the Week

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Sports, Women's Lacrosse

Women’s Lacrosse Clinches Win at Gaelic Park, Downs Merrimack 14-11

Jasper women’s lacrosse score first MAAC victory against Merrimack. VINCENT DUSOVIC/COURTESY Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor On Saturday afternoon, the Jaspers Women’s Lacrosse team took down Merrimack with a score of 14-11. Led by four goals from the MAAC Student-Athlete of the Week, Olivia Cruthers, the offense was able to put together their second highest score total of the season. The Jaspers started strong, with Cruthers … Continue reading Women’s Lacrosse Clinches Win at Gaelic Park, Downs Merrimack 14-11

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Games of the Week, Sports

Games of the Week

Emily Derrico, #16, scored three goals in the Jaspers’ game against Binghamton University. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Women’s Lacrosse The Manhattan Jaspers women’s lacrosse team faced a tough afternoon at Gaelic Park, falling to the Binghamton Bearcats 19-4 on Wednesday. Coming off a close loss to LIU nearly two weeks ago, the Jaspers were eager to get back on track at home, … Continue reading Games of the Week

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Jaspers Down Sacred Heart to Improve Standings in MAAC Championship

Men’s Basketball rolls to double-digit victory over Sacred Heart; Swish Gilyard secures a double-double. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Owen McWalters, Asst. Sports Editor With the Manhattan University Men’s Basketball team coming off an impressive win against their conference rival, the Niagara University Purple Eagles, the Jaspers looked to keep their momentum going against another conference rival, the Sacred Heart Pioneers, on Thursday. The stage was set … Continue reading Jaspers Down Sacred Heart to Improve Standings in MAAC Championship

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