It is common in college sports for schools to recruit local athletes. Not only does it make sense financially, since some colleges are not always able to afford sending their coaches on scouting trips across the country, but also, there is something special about getting a star, local athlete to play in his or her hometown. This practice has translated onto most of the 19 … Continue reading From Coast to Coast
What a difference a week makes. After the Terrier Invitational on Sept. 6, the Manhattan volleyball team was flying high with a record of 6-1. Fast-forward one week, and three defeats have been added to the loss column. The Jaspers (6-4), playing against the toughest competition they’ve seen all season long, dropped all three matches at the Delaware Invitational. Over the span of the three … Continue reading Jaspers Get Swept at Delaware Invitational
BY DANIEL YNFANTE AND SHANELL GARCIA It is good to be home. Playing in front of its home crowd for the first time in the season propelled the Manhattan College volleyball team (4-0), who cruised past the Hartford Hawks (1-3) in three sets (25-15, 25-13, 28-26). Head Coach Mark Jones revealed that playing at home served as added confidence for the team and gave them … Continue reading Jaspers Win Home Opener in Straight Sets
Three games up, three games down. The Manhattan College volleyball team opened up its season at the La Salle Invitational with victories over La Salle in straight sets (25-16, 27-25, 25-19), NJIT in straight sets (25-15, 25-21, 25-22), and Coppin State in five sets (18-25, 13-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-13). The road trip, capped off with a thrilling come from behind win against Coppin State, … Continue reading Jaspers Win La Salle Invitational
The Manhattan College Jaspers volleyball team concluded their four game homestand by splitting their weekend series against the St.Peter’s Peacocks and Rider Broncs. The Jaspers defeated the Peacocks on Saturday afternoon, but lost to Rider on Sunday, leaving them with a 14-8 record, and an 8-2 record in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference games. In Saturday’s win against the Peacocks – 25-14, 25-17, 25-21 – the … Continue reading Jaspers Split Weekend Series
