Category: Sports
Manhattan’s Quest For a Three-Peat Ends Short at the Hands of Siena
ALBANY, N.Y.– A season which started with promise and with a shot at history for Manhattan, which was looking to become just the third team in MAAC history to win three consecutive championships, ended short of the goal. But it ended in typical Manhattan fashion, after much grit, fight, and chippy play. Despite being crushed on the boards 46-21 and being outshot from the freethrow … Continue reading Manhattan’s Quest For a Three-Peat Ends Short at the Hands of Siena
Jaspers Shoot 31 Percent in Quarterfinal Elimination by Marist
ALBANY, N.Y.– After Manhattan’s first round victory against Saint Peter’s, head coach John Olenowski declared he liked his team’s chances against the 10-time champs Marist Red Foxes. The Jaspers and Red Foxes split their season-series, and Manhattan was playing with house money, after turning a three-win 2014-2015 season into an unexpected MAAC quarterfinals appearance. But an early 11-0 deficit, and a 31 percent shooting night … Continue reading Jaspers Shoot 31 Percent in Quarterfinal Elimination by Marist
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball vs. Marist
Making the Leap
Two years, two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championships. All Rich Williams, junior at Manhattan knows is winning. But perhaps lost in the glory and euphoria of winning consecutive team titles has been the appreciation for Williams the individual, and his talent. This season, said talent has been on full display, resulting in a career-year for Williams, who has posted averages of 14.4 points per game … Continue reading Making the Leap
Jaspers Dominate Marist in First Round
ALBANY, N.Y.– Midway through the first half of the Manhattan-Marist, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference first round matchup, with Manhattan in firm control of the game, Thomas Capuano launched a 3-pointer from the left corner, which rimmed out, came back down, and rattled into the basket. It was that kind of night for the Jaspers. A night where everything they threw up seemed to find its … Continue reading Jaspers Dominate Marist in First Round
Jaspers Beat Peacocks For First MAAC Tournament Win in Three Years
ALBANY, N.Y.– It took three years, three losing seasons, and a dismal three-win year in 2014-2015, but the Manhattan College women’s basketball team picked up its first MAAC Tournament win since 2013, defeating the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 60-43. Behind a strong defensive second half performance, which held the Peacocks to 17 points, Manhattan moved on to the quarterfinals of the MAAC Tournament, where it will … Continue reading Jaspers Beat Peacocks For First MAAC Tournament Win in Three Years
Four more years of Mas
Well, this’ll eliminate some of the potential noise which was potentially forthcoming about whether or not Steve Masiello, head men’s basketball coach, would remain at Manhattan College. In an official announcement, Manhattan and Masiello have agreed to a four-year contract extension. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman at 11:10 a.m. Thursday. Manhattan coach Steve Masiello has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, … Continue reading Four more years of Mas
Manhattan Begins its Quest for a Three-Peat Against Marist
ALBANY, N.Y.– The Manhattan College Jaspers begin their pursuit of history—a third consecutive MAAC Championship—on Thursday against Marist. The game pits the Jaspers in a different position than the previous two seasons, where they entered the tournament as the favorites in 2014, and as one of the top candidates in 2015. This time around, the Jaspers come in with little noise, as the sixth-seed, after … Continue reading Manhattan Begins its Quest for a Three-Peat Against Marist