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Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Heartbreaking Loss in MAAC Championships

By Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor The Jaspers had a lot more than luck on their side in Atlantic City last week. In their first MAAC Championship appearance since 2003, the women’s basketball team did not claim the title, but still made history in a hard-fought 73-68 loss to first seed Fairfield.  “That’s what a championship game should look like,” said the Jaspers’ head coach Heather … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Heartbreaking Loss in MAAC Championships

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Jasper Basketball Alum Offers Unique Perspective on Ukraine-Russia Conflict 

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor/Asst. Production Editor After graduating from Manhattan College in 2014, Jasper basketball alum Rhamel Brown has dribbled his way through Israel, Switzerland, Canada and Ukraine. After playing basketball in Odessa, Ukraine for three years, Brown feels a unique connection to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the land where he once hit the court. The Quadrangle was able to sit down … Continue reading Jasper Basketball Alum Offers Unique Perspective on Ukraine-Russia Conflict 

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Something Really Special: Jaspers beat First-Seed Iona Gaels in Final Seconds

By Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor Rick Pitino sat with his hands folded and his head low at the post-game press conference. He only took one question, then declined any further interviews.  “I’m very very disappointed in my team,” Pitino said. “But we don’t have a lot of time to lament on that, we have to get ready for the MAAC.”  The Manhattan Jaspers earned one … Continue reading Something Really Special: Jaspers beat First-Seed Iona Gaels in Final Seconds

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Men’s Basketball Begins Their Fight For The End of The Season

By Mack Olmsted, Asst. Production Editor The Jaspers’ men’s basketball season has been a rollercoaster of emotions for the fans, players, and coaches. Earlier in the season, the team had gone through a four-game losing streak, with losses against Niagara, Canisius, Rider and Monmouth. However, they have begun to redeem themselves with their new three-game winning streak against Quinnipiac, Fairfield and Rider. While the players … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Begins Their Fight For The End of The Season

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Women’s Basketball Transfer Blagrove is Heating Up the Court

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief Sophomore Jade Blagrove has proved herself a critical player for the Manhattan College Women’s basketball team. A transfer student, Blagrove has claimed a spot on the starting lineup in the past five games, including  wins at the team’s two most recent games.  A native of Barendrecht, Netherlands, Blagrove first committed to play at the University of South Florida. After her freshman … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Transfer Blagrove is Heating Up the Court

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Perez Named MAAC and MET Player of the Week

By Isaiah Rosario, Assistant Sports Editor Manhattan College basketball player Jose Perez earned MAAC and Met Player of the Week for his performance against Iona and his stat-breaking performance against Canisius.  Perez averaged 30 points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal per game in those 2 performances. In the Jaspers’ 80-75 win against Canisius last Sunday, Perez scored a season-high 33 points, the second-most … Continue reading Perez Named MAAC and MET Player of the Week

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Courtney Warley Named MAAC Player of the Week

by Anna Woods, Editor-in-Chief Recently, Lady Jasper Courtney Warley was named MAAC player of the week and made her 1,000th point. Warley is in her fifth year, currently pursuing an MBA.  During the ASun tournament at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, Warley scored her 1,000th point in her Manhattan career. She explained that reaching her 1,000th point was not her focus. “Coming here I wasn’t … Continue reading Courtney Warley Named MAAC Player of the Week

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Emotions Run High in The Bronx for a Manhattan Win

by Noel Spillane, Contributor On a cold November night in the Bronx, things got hot inside Draddy Gymnasium. An emotional and hard-fought battle between Fairleigh Dickinson University and Manhattan College saw the Jaspers leave in victory.  FDU came into this game bruised and battered coming off five straight losses to tough opponents. On top of this, they had to play the game without head coach … Continue reading Emotions Run High in The Bronx for a Manhattan Win

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Perez Gets Waiver From NCAA

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Jose Perez will not have to miss a beat this season. After choosing to transfer to Manhattan, the senior point guard received news this past week that he will be immediately eligible to play this season. Perez’s eligibility status was complicated given that he played at Gardner-Webb and Marquette before choosing Manhattan as his third school in four years. With … Continue reading Perez Gets Waiver From NCAA

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