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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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Athletic Director Irma Garcia Earns Prestigious Appointment to NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

Irma Garcia is the first-ever athletic director in the MAAC to receive thisappointment.METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE / COURTESY By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University’s athletic director (AD) Irma Garcia has dribbled her way into a prestigious appointment with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, beginning immediately.  Garcia will be the seventh woman ever appointed to the committee and the first … Continue reading Athletic Director Irma Garcia Earns Prestigious Appointment to NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

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Men’s Basketball Claims Unanticipated Victory Over the Iona Gaels

Shaquil Bender makes a shot against Iona.VINCENT DUSOVIC / COURTESY By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor & Catherine Diakou, Staff Writer The Manhattan College Jaspers faced off against the Iona Gaels on March 7 in a riveting showdown, ending with a win for the men’s basketball team.  Iona was able to gain a small 4-point lead over the Jaspers for a part of the first … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Claims Unanticipated Victory Over the Iona Gaels

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18 Point Double-Double From Seydou Traore Not Enough as Jaspers Fall to Red Foxes

Wesley Robinson driving into the paint against the Marist Red Foxes in a 57-50 loss.ISAIAH ROSARIO / THE QUADRANGLE By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor After arguably the Jaspers’ (5-20, 2-14 MAAC) worst loss of the season against Rider on Feb. 18, Manhattan men’s basketball looked to bounce back and record their first win in February.  Before the matchup, the Marist Red Foxes (15-9, 10-5 MAAC) … Continue reading 18 Point Double-Double From Seydou Traore Not Enough as Jaspers Fall to Red Foxes

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Jaspers Fall to First-Seeded Quinnipiac

Player Seydou Traore makes a poster during the second half of the game.WYATT KOPELMAN / COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Production Editor and Assistant A&E Editor The Jaspers (5-13, 2-7 MAAC) have returned home from their annual Buffalo trip following an 84-78 win against Niagara University on Jan. 28. The Jaspers also faced a difficult match against the first-seed Quinnipiac Bobcats (16-4, 7-1 MAAC).  The game … Continue reading Jaspers Fall to First-Seeded Quinnipiac

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Jasper Games of the Week: 1/20-1/26

Anne Bair drives to the rim against Marist.VINCENT DUSOVIC / COURTESY By Andrew Mannion and Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor and Sports Editor Women’s Basketball:  The Lady Jaspers had yet another successful week, as they defeated both Marist and Canisius this week.  They defeated Canisius 58-55 on the road, as they were led by Nitzan Amar’s 15 points and 5 assists. The Jaspers entered the … Continue reading Jasper Games of the Week: 1/20-1/26

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Winter Break Wrap: Men’s Basketball

Photo of Jocy against Rider.GOJASPERS / COURTESY By Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor If you were not around for Jasper’s men’s basketball during winter break, you may have missed the Jaspers battling the Monmouth Hawks and the Rider Broncs.  Shaquil Bender led the Jaspers with 17 points, but Monmouth took control in the second half, securing a 45-43 lead and maintaining it to the end. … Continue reading Winter Break Wrap: Men’s Basketball

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Jaspers Fall to Stags Extending Losing Streak to Nine Games

Jasper forward Daniel Rouzan going up for a floater in Manhattan’s loss against Fairfield on Jan. 21. GOJASPERS.COM/COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor It has been 51 days since the Jaspers put a game in the win column. Since Dec. 1, in a game against Mount St. Mary’s, the Jaspers (4-11, 1-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference as of Jan. 21) have lost eight straight games, four of … Continue reading Jaspers Fall to Stags Extending Losing Streak to Nine Games

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Alumni to Withdraw Support after Men’s Basketball Head Coach Announcement

By Anna Woods, Senior Writer Several Manhattan College alumni are outraged over the recent decision to hire University of Hartford head coach John Gallagher over the Jaspers’ interim head coach Rashawn Stores as head coach for the men’s basketball team.  Many alumni took to Twitter and alumni forums, vowing to cease their donations to Manhattan College and swearing off any future volunteer involvement. Other fans … Continue reading Alumni to Withdraw Support after Men’s Basketball Head Coach Announcement

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