by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor During winter break, Jaspers are everywhere. Some study abroad, others travel with their L.O.V.E. Trips, some stay home and the athletes continue working hard and preparing for games, meets and upcoming seasons. The men’s basketball team beat Hofstra University on Dec. 20 and Fairfield University on Dec. 30 with scores of 63-61 and 61-58. The team started the new year on the right … Continue reading What’s Up During Winter Break?
By John Jackson, Staff Writter The men’s and women’s swimming and diving program has experienced some big changes over the last few months. After longtime coach Walter Olsewski retired, assistant coach Joe Murtha became the head coach. To fill Murtha’s vacant assistant coaching position, Kayla Smoragiewicz was hired. “It’s an honor,” said Smoragiewicz. “This is my first time really going out for a coaching position … Continue reading Smoragiewicz Named Assistant Coach for Swimming and Diving Teams
by ANTHONY DePINHO, Contributor Joe Murtha, an assistant coach for Manhattan College’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams has been elevated to head coach. The appointment hardly came as a surprise to someone who learned how to swim almost before he could walk. “I was probably about 6 months old when I started doing swimming lessons in a mommy-and-me type of class, and when I … Continue reading Lifelong Swimmer & Coach, Murtha to Lead Jaspers in the Pool
It was supposed to be an ordinary bus trip for Manhattan College’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, which embarked on their seven-hour journey to Buffalo, N.Y. on Feb. 9 for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships. As any regular long bus ride would go, some players stayed in their own small bubble, listening to music, while others opted to convene and talk with … Continue reading Walter Olsewski Announces Retirement
Swimming and Diving The coaches’ preseason polls were announced by the MAAC for the 2015-2016 swimming and diving season. Manhattan’s men’s team was picked to finish eighth, a one spot improvement from last season’s poll. Women’s was selected to finish ninth in the conference. Both teams will travel to Pennsylvania for a matchup against Marywood to start their seasons on Oct. 10. Women’s Soccer Manhattan … Continue reading Swimming and Diving to Return, Good Starts to Conference Play
by JACK MELANSON, Staff Writer On Oct. 8th, in Scranton, Pa., 16 incoming freshman are set to dive into the pool for the first time as both Manhattan College and collegiate athletes. The newest members of the swim team will be competing against Marywood University. Two of the newcomers include Katie Voitik of Pensylvania, and Matt Silvestri from New Jersey. Voitik specializes in distance events … Continue reading 16 Freshmen Recruited and Added to Swimming Roster
Manhattan started off on a high note at the 2015 MAAC Championships last week. Its strong performance continued for the duration of the championships. By the end of the fourth and final day, both teams combined to set 18 new school records. “It’s really outstanding for our women’s team,” Sara Buckley, freestyle swimmer, said. “I feel like each year we are improving drastically and each … Continue reading Swimming and Diving Teams Combine for 18 Broken Records at MAACs
The Jaspers completed an eight-game home stand over winter break, the longest in team history. Photo by Kevin Fuhrmann While most college students stayed home over the winter break, many athletes remained on campus for practices and games. Draddy Gymnasium continued to be filled with Jaspers, whether they were members of the basketball, swimming or track and field teams. The women’s basketball team was in … Continue reading Women’s Winter Break Recap
