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Jaspers Men’s Soccer Team Looks to Bounce Back after Loss Against Fordham 

The Jaspers look to put a tough lost behind them. @JASPERSSOCCER / INSTAGRAM Zeke Jazwinski, Contributor Manhattan University men’s soccer fell to Fordham in a battle of the Bronx last Tuesday, which ended in the Jaspers falling to the Rams 3-0. The Rams were able to establish a fast offensive pace early, getting six shots up in the first 11 minutes of the game. The … Continue reading Jaspers Men’s Soccer Team Looks to Bounce Back after Loss Against Fordham 

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The Lady Jaspers Emerge Victorious Over the Fordham Rams For Second Year With 65-58 Win

The Lady Jaspers took down the Fordham Rams 65-58 in Wednesday night’s game.GRACE CARDINAL/THE QUADRANGLE By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief The Lady Jaspers took on the Fordham Rams in Wednesday night’s Battle of the Bronx. Despite a stiff start to the game, the Jaspers took home a 65-58 win against the Rams. The Jaspers were at a disadvantage before game play even began – playing without their … Continue reading The Lady Jaspers Emerge Victorious Over the Fordham Rams For Second Year With 65-58 Win

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Battle of The Bronx: Manhattan Jaspers Take Down Fordham Rams In 78-76 Win at Draddy

The Jasper men’s basketball team won against the Fordham Rams in Battleof The Bronx last Friday, Nov. 15.GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief In this year’s rendition of the “Battle of The Bronx,” the Jaspers upset Fordham University 78-76.  The Jaspers came out red-hot from the tipoff, putting up an early four points for the lead. Senior guard and forward Wesley Robinson … Continue reading Battle of The Bronx: Manhattan Jaspers Take Down Fordham Rams In 78-76 Win at Draddy

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Voices on The Quad: Fall Frenzy Edition

Students celebrated Fall Frenzy on Jasper Lawn before Friday night’s Battle of The Bronx.GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief This year’s Battle of The Bronx came with another event before the main show: Fall Frenzy.  Organized by Student Government representatives Colin Ratner and Elizabeth Kalaj, the event featured a free waffle truck, pizza, music and a pre-game appearance from head men’s basketball … Continue reading Voices on The Quad: Fall Frenzy Edition

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Battle of the Bronx Returns After a 745-Day Hiatus

The Jaspers faced off against a tough Fordham team on Monday, Nov. 27. The final score of the game was 93-61 in favor of the Rams. ISAIAH ROSARIO/THEQUADRANGLE By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor After a 745-day hiatus, Manhattan College and Fordham University were set to tip off for their annual Battle of the Bronx at 7 P.M. The two historic Bronx schools have been facing … Continue reading Battle of the Bronx Returns After a 745-Day Hiatus

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The Past, The Present, The Future of The Battle of the Bronx

Nick Brennan shooting a corner three against Fordham on Nov. 11, 2021. MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Manhattan College vs. Fordham University, Jaspers vs. Rams, Draddy Gymnasium vs. Rose Hill Gymnasium, green vs. maroon, only 2.6 miles separating the battlegrounds for this historic rivalry. The ongoing battle between the two Bronx schools in basketball has been happening since 1912 on the men’s side … Continue reading The Past, The Present, The Future of The Battle of the Bronx

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Men's Basketball, Sports

 Men’s Basketball to Skip Battle of the Bronx this Year

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief Despite a century-long tradition, the Jaspers men’s basketball team will not rival the Fordham Rams in the annual Battle of the Bronx game.  Marianne Reilly, Manhattan College’s athletic director, and Ed Kull, Fordham University’s athletic director, announced in a joint statement earlier this month that the highly anticipated game will not be on the 2022-2023 schedule.  “While we are disappointed that … Continue reading  Men’s Basketball to Skip Battle of the Bronx this Year

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Jaspers Remain on Top Against Rams

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor For four years and counting, the Manhattan men’s soccer team has reprised the same role in their favorite Bronx Tale. Beating their most hated rival Fordham three times in a row is a feeling unlike any other for Jorden Scott and his unproven team, even if it meant having to skip a year due to the pandemic. Despite normal early-season … Continue reading Jaspers Remain on Top Against Rams

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Manhattan Stuns Fordham in Overtime 52-51

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor  Coming off a pair of road losses, Manhattan (4-3) looked to right the ship at Fordham (5-4) this past Saturday for the 112th installment of the ‘Battle of the Bronx’. After the way things ended last year between these two teams, there was great suspense as to how Manhattan would respond this year. It had only been a little over … Continue reading Manhattan Stuns Fordham in Overtime 52-51

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