Category: Softball

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Manhattan College Softball Gives the Fordham Rams a Hard Time

By Maddie Mulkigian, Contributor In the 16th matchup between Manhattan College’s and Fordham’s softball teams, the Jaspers exhibited the talent and grit that earned them the title as the champion of the MAAC conference in 2021.  After not scoring a single run in the 2021 Battle of The Bronx, the Jaspers held the Rams to one run up until the sixth inning. In the pouring … Continue reading Manhattan College Softball Gives the Fordham Rams a Hard Time

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Jasper Softball Recognizes Teammate’s Brother During Brain Injury Awareness Month

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor On March 20, the Manhattan College women’s softball team recognized teammate Jessie Rising’s older brother, Michael Rising, during a pregame ceremony to show solidarity during brain injury awareness month. Michael threw the ceremonial first pitch to Jessie before the first of two games against the Wagner Seahawks.  Head coach Cat Clifford came up with the idea and wanted to … Continue reading Jasper Softball Recognizes Teammate’s Brother During Brain Injury Awareness Month

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Jaspers Recognized for 2021 MAAC Softball Championship

By John O’Connor, Contributor The Jasper women’s softball team made history last spring by winning the MAAC championship for the first time since 1999. After a 6-3 win over the no. 2 seed, Canisius College, the Jaspers finished their regular season with a winning record of 22-14.  The Jaspers advanced to the NCAA softball championship, where they were defeated by the sixth seed, University of … Continue reading Jaspers Recognized for 2021 MAAC Softball Championship

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MAAC 40th Anniversary Spotlight on Manhattan Softball

by, Pete Janny & Alexa Schmidt, Sports Editor & Arts & Entertainment Editor 2020 marks the 40th year the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has existed. Since its inception, the conference has experienced many changes, highlighted by the additions of new sports and member schools throughout the years. But while a lot has happened over four decades — with much more still unwritten — there may … Continue reading MAAC 40th Anniversary Spotlight on Manhattan Softball

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Jasper Softball Falls to Columbia at Home

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Senior Writer In a battle for softball primacy on the No. 1 subway line, the Manhattan College Jaspers came up short against the Columbia University Lions (of the 116th Street station) at Gaelic Park Wednesday afternoon, losing 6-3 as the Jaspers’ fortunes went south in the final inning. Fresh off back to back wins in a double header against the Morgan State University … Continue reading Jasper Softball Falls to Columbia at Home

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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

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Matazinsky Throws Second No-Hitter in MC Softball History

by ALEXA DAWID, Staff Writer It’s no coincidence teammates have dubbed the nickname Bri “Tank” Mata for their star pitcher. On Apr. 21, during the softball team’s MAAC double-header against Niagara, Briana Matazinsky defended and asserted her title by throwing her first career no-hitter, and only the second in Manhattan College softball history. With her 13th shutout, Matazinsky also tied former player Jill Madea (2003-2006) … Continue reading Matazinsky Throws Second No-Hitter in MC Softball History

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Softball Looking to Pick Up Where They Left Off

by BRANDON THROPE, Contributor Coming off the best regular season finish in program history, the Manhattan College softball team is ready to pick up where they left off last season. The season starts on Feb. 23 with a doubleheader in the Madeira Beach (FL) Invitational Tournament against Eastern Michigan and Arkansas. Their first home game will be a doubleheader against Hartford on March 6. However, coach … Continue reading Softball Looking to Pick Up Where They Left Off

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Pre-Game Faith Rituals Strengthen Jaspers’ Softball

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Staff Writer Among the many students at MC who practice certain rituals, student athletes are some of the most faithful to them. Rituals, which can be described as any regularly performed behaviors in a set manner, can often be seen on many of our own courts and fields. These rituals serve several purposes and are at the heart of many teams. One such team … Continue reading Pre-Game Faith Rituals Strengthen Jaspers’ Softball

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