With a New Year Almost Here, the Lady Jaspers Can Imagine the Possibilities that Lie Ahead

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Lady Jaspers are off to a solid start this season amidst high expectations they haven’t had in a long time. Their overall record of 3-3 may not be desirable under most circumstances, but exceptions should be made up to this point as a result of the added challenges and complications every team has had to face due to the … Continue reading With a New Year Almost Here, the Lady Jaspers Can Imagine the Possibilities that Lie Ahead

The Lady Jaspers Return to the Court Tonight Providing a Dose of Normalcy for Manhattan Basketball

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor It all started with a false start; and later it became a false positive. That’s the best way to describe the whirlwind day the Manhattan women’s basketball team had on Thanksgiving Eve. The day started out with an abundance of hope and promise but later ended with the Lady Jaspers being sent into quarantine after the discovery … Continue reading The Lady Jaspers Return to the Court Tonight Providing a Dose of Normalcy for Manhattan Basketball

Manhattan Basketball Gets Good Results at MAAC Preseason Show

by, Pete Janny, Sports & Managing Editor On Thursday, Nov. 5 the MAAC held its preseason awards show for men’s and women’s basketball. Aired on ESPN3, the program’s big announcements included the Preseason All-MAAC Teams, Preseason Players of the Years, and Preseason Coaches’ Poll.  The Manhattan teams drew a lot of attention on the night, ahead of a season in which both the men’s and … Continue reading Manhattan Basketball Gets Good Results at MAAC Preseason Show

Transfer Jenna Jordan is Ready for New Chapter With Lady Jaspers

by, Caroline McCarthy & Kelly Kennedy, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Jenna Jordan ‘23 sat down with The Quadrangle to discuss her transition to Manhattan College, training under COVID-19 restrictions, and her upcoming season with the women’s basketball team.  Jordan spent her first year of college basketball at St. Francis College in Brooklyn. She is currently pursuing a degree in special education with a … Continue reading Transfer Jenna Jordan is Ready for New Chapter With Lady Jaspers

LaPointe Accepts Appointment to Newly Formed NCAA Group

by, Pete Janny and Colleen McNamara, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Sophomore Emily LaPointe of the Manhattan College’s women’s basketball team will serve as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s representative on the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete Engagement Group.  The goal of the group is to “serve as an amplifying voice for women’s basketball on key initiatives, legislation, and various issues.” This commission will … Continue reading LaPointe Accepts Appointment to Newly Formed NCAA Group

Catching up With Emma Bedeker

by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Originally from Ottawa, Illinois, senior basketball player Emma Bedeker was surprised with a full scholarship for her last semester at Manhattan College. The Women’s Basketball team posted a video of the celebration of the news on their Instagram that soon went viral. While Bedeker has endured many injuries, she has dedicated herself to being a leader on and off the court. … Continue reading Catching up With Emma Bedeker

Women’s Basketball Beats Fairfield on Senior Day WBB: Manhattan 51, Fairfield 38

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Lady Jaspers are surging ahead at the right time. In a season characterized by volatility, the team has finally found some stability ahead of the postseason. Manhattan made one of their loudest statements of the season with a 51-38 triumph over Fairfield (13-14, 10-8 MAAC) this past Saturday at Draddy Gym for Senior Day. Coming off two important wins … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Beats Fairfield on Senior Day WBB: Manhattan 51, Fairfield 38

Will the Real Lady Jaspers Stand up?

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor Manhattan 77, Quinnipiac 62 Rider 55, Manhattan 50 This is the sprint to the finish. The MAAC tournament is three weeks away and fifth-place Manhattan is looking to lock down a top-five seed to get a bye for the first round. The Jaspers returned to Draddy this past week for two games after suffering a 74-53 loss at … Continue reading Will the Real Lady Jaspers Stand up?

Rookie Emily LaPointe Discusses Her Success and Hopes for Her Team

by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor  Emily LaPointe has demonstrated excellent talent in her rookie season for the women’s basketball team, being honored by the MAAC as Rookie of the Week five times. LaPointe, a Staten Island native, attributes much of her success to her coaching staff and teammates. The Quadrangle: How long have you been playing basketball for? Emily LaPointe:  I started playing in second grade. … Continue reading Rookie Emily LaPointe Discusses Her Success and Hopes for Her Team