Tag: MAAC

Sports, Women's Basketball

Jaspers Knock Out Quinnipiac, Will Face Niagara in the Semi-Finals 

By Kyla Guilfoil, Managing Editor & Sports Editor The Jaspers knocked out third-seed Quinnipiac in the MAAC Championship quarter-finals with a score of 50-43, claiming a place in the semi-final against Niagara Friday night.  Sophomore forward Petra Juric dominated the court in the Thursday afternoon match, earning a double double.  In a post-game interview, Juric said she came to win.  “It’s win or go home, … Continue reading Jaspers Knock Out Quinnipiac, Will Face Niagara in the Semi-Finals 

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Men's Lacrosse, Sports

Early Prominence: Jaspers Lacrosse’s Young Program Contains a Rich History

By Andrew Mannion, Staff Writer Building up a lacrosse program in the NCAA is no simple feat, especially at the Division I level. Manhattan lacrosse has used each year of its time going from a team that joined Division I not even a quarter century ago, to the team that is now at the top of the MAAC.  The team started in 1877, when Manhattan … Continue reading Early Prominence: Jaspers Lacrosse’s Young Program Contains a Rich History

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Nassim Akki’s Domination on Defense Leads the Jaspers Toward the Top of MAAC Standings 

By Maddie Mulkigian, Asst. Sports Editor The Manhattan College Men’s Soccer team’s continuous success in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) halfway through its conference schedule is a true reflection of the heavy recruiting head coach Jorden Scott accomplished following the end of the team’s 2021 fall season. Along with Gunnar Studenhofft, Scott recruited Nassim Akki from Bordeaux, France to represent Manhattan College on the … Continue reading Nassim Akki’s Domination on Defense Leads the Jaspers Toward the Top of MAAC Standings 

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Men's Cross Country, Men's Track & Field, Sports

Mike Hennelly Named MAAC Runner of the Week 

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Senior Mike Hennelly was named MAAC Runner of the Week following a third-place finish at the Metropolitan Cross Country Championships hosted in Van Cortlandt Park. Hennelly, an accounting major from Suffern, NY, comes from a family of runners. As a member of Manhattan College’s Men’s Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track teams, he is headed to the MAAC … Continue reading Mike Hennelly Named MAAC Runner of the Week 

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Williams and Nelson Garner Third Team All-MAAC Honors

by Christina Katsamouri, Contributor Warren Williams and Ant Nelson of the Manhattan men’s basketball team were selected to third team All-MAAC, marking their first awards as Jaspers. The league released the All-MAAC teams in the aftermath of the regular season that saw Manhattan compile a 6-12 record league play, good for a 10-seed at the MAAC Tournament. Williams averaged 11.5 points and 7.3 rebounds-per- game … Continue reading Williams and Nelson Garner Third Team All-MAAC Honors

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Jaspers Open MAAC Tournament Against Stags

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor The 10-seed Manhattan Jaspers will be vying for a spot in the MAAC Tournament Quarterfinals when they meet the seven-seed Fairfield Stags tonight at 7:30 pm.  Coming off an interesting weekend series, both teams are looking to get the last laugh in their most important game of the seasons. Last Thursday, the Jaspers rolled past the Stags with  a 69-59 … Continue reading Jaspers Open MAAC Tournament Against Stags

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Ant Nelson Settling in as Jaspers’ Starting Point-Guard

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Ant Nelson is the starting point guard for the Manhattan men’s basketball team this season after transferring from Seton Hall where he spent his first two seasons coming off the bench in a limited role. At Manhattan, Nelson’s playing time and overall responsibilities have increased for a Jaspers team that is 4-8 in MAAC play. In 13 games, Nelson … Continue reading Ant Nelson Settling in as Jaspers’ Starting Point-Guard

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Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

by Pete Janny & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor Manhattan swimmers and divers probably have the busiest schedule of all the student-athletes at the school. Finding the motivation to get up everyday at 5:30 a.m. for 6 a.m. practice is not easy, especially when the rest of your typical day consists of classes, more swimming, and then homework. The cycle repeats itself … Continue reading Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

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SAAC Continues Efforts Despite No Sports

by Shannon Gleba, Copy Editor   Despite the cancellation of fall athletic competition at Manhattan College, the college’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, also known as SAAC, has continued to plan events in order to keep student-athlete leaders involved. Under the leadership of softball player Emma Kindblom, the president of Manhattan SAAC for the 2020-2021 academic school year, this semester is going to be filled with many … Continue reading SAAC Continues Efforts Despite No Sports

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