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Matthew Glassman Receives Final Scholarship for Men’s Basketball

by Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor With a basketball and dreams of playing at the division one level in college, senior management major Matthew Glassman worked diligently to fulfill his goals. Beginning his career as a freshman walk-on, Glassman became captain his junior year and is now in his fourth year on the Manhattan College Men’s Basketball team. Through the support of his teammates, coaches and … Continue reading Matthew Glassman Receives Final Scholarship for Men’s Basketball

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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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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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The Jaspers Look to Hit Reset Coming Off Series Split with QU

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Nothing easy is given to teams in the MAAC, a conference notorious for its parity mostly every year. The great unknown that brews in this mid-major conference that houses 11 schools from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut has probably become even stronger since Tim Cluess’ departure from Iona this past offseason, marking the end of a dynasty run that saw … Continue reading The Jaspers Look to Hit Reset Coming Off Series Split with QU

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Jason Douglas-Stanley Cops Waiver From NCAA for Immediate Eligibility

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor  While the coronavirus pandemic continues to blur the prospect of a college basketball season, Manhattan men’s basketball will have a different look next season if and when they take the court. The program is looking to capitalize off a few good concessions they have received from the NCAA this offseason. The Jaspers’ expectations are trending up at this … Continue reading Jason Douglas-Stanley Cops Waiver From NCAA for Immediate Eligibility

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Manhattan Ends Losing Streak With Victory Over Marist

by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer MB: MANHATTAN 65, MARIST 56 The Manhattan Jaspers(12-14, 8-9 MAAC) came into Wednesday night’s game against the Marist Red Foxes(7-19, 6-11 MAAC) needing to break their four-game losing streak that had come at a time when every team wants to be playing their best basketball ahead of the MAAC tournament. Hosting Marist at Draddy Gym, the Jaspers convincingly defeated the Red … Continue reading Manhattan Ends Losing Streak With Victory Over Marist

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Iona Dominates Manhattan in Rematch

by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer MBB: Iona 80, Manhattan 57 Even on Valentine’s Day, there was no love lost between the Manhattan Jaspers (11-11, 7-6 MAAC) and the Iona Gaels (8-12, 6-7 MAAC) when they squared off against each other Friday night at the Hynes Athletic Center. The Jaspers blew out their rival at Draddy Gym earlier this month, but this time the roles were reversed … Continue reading Iona Dominates Manhattan in Rematch

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Manhattan Falls to Fairfield For First MAAC Loss

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor  The Manhattan Jaspers (6-6, 2-0 MAAC) looked to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games when the team traveled to Fairfield (6-9, 2-2 MAAC) to take on the Stags on Friday night.  Coming off two big road wins in Buffalo, Manhattan seemed to be ascending to new heights as a team. The team’s sweep in Buffalo marked only … Continue reading Manhattan Falls to Fairfield For First MAAC Loss

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