RaShawn Stores Named Associate Head Coach of Men’s Basketball

by MARIA THOMAS & ANNA WOODS, Asst. News Editor & Staff Writer At the start of the school year, ​Men’s Basketball head coach Steve Masiello named RaShawn Stores associate head coach for the upcoming season. During his time as a student at Manhattan College, Stores was a two-year team captain for Men’s Basketball, winning two MAAC Titles. Stores was a part of 71 total wins, including … Continue reading RaShawn Stores Named Associate Head Coach of Men’s Basketball

Season Highlights and Honors on the Hardcourt

The Manhattan College basketball teams have put on a show this season. Both the men and women programs have religiously won at home, while individual players have worn the Jasper jersey with pride and excellence. Their accomplishments as a team and as individuals are listed below. 1,000 Point Club Seniors Kayla Grimme, Amani Tatum and Rich Williams mounted career highlights this season, as each player … Continue reading Season Highlights and Honors on the Hardcourt

Jaspers Take Down Hawks 93-76

Saturday night, the Manhattan College Men’s Basketball team trumped MAAC rival Monmouth by a score of 93-76. The Jaspers were led by senior forward Zane Waterman and senior guard Zavier Turner, who poured in 28 and 25 points respectively. Waterman went for eight rebounds, while Turner added five assists in the team’s win. While the pair of seniors were responsible for over half of the … Continue reading Jaspers Take Down Hawks 93-76

Manhattan Falls 78-65 to Iona at NYCB Live

On Saturday Jan. 27, the Manhattan College Men’s Basketball team fell 78-65 to the Iona Gaels in a matchup that was hosted by NYCB Live in Uniondale, N.Y. Head coaches Steve Masiello (MAN) and Tim Cluess (IONA) both agreed that the event was good for the growth and promotion of the MAAC. “It was a nice arena, it was a nice venue and it was … Continue reading Manhattan Falls 78-65 to Iona at NYCB Live

Men’s Basketball Year in Review

In what was considered as disappointing season for Manhattan’s Men’s Basketball team, the Jaspers finished 10-22 overall (5-15 in the MAAC), landed themselves at the bottom of the conference, and suffered a heartbreaking loss to Rider in the first round of the MAAC tournament. While the team was not predicted to succeed by their usual standards, Steve Masiello’s team was still projected to finish sixth … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Year in Review

The Journey of a Jasper: Tyler Wilson

At the beginning of the semester, I sat down with senior Rich Williams to talk about his decision to apply for a medical redshirt. Right before I left, I asked him about Tyler Wilson, who would go on to be the only senior finishing his career this season. Williams took a moment and responded with genuine words about his good friend. “Tyler’s one of the … Continue reading The Journey of a Jasper: Tyler Wilson

Jaspers Lose in MAAC Tournament After Controversial Ending

At first there was frustration, then elation. Frustration again, followed by hope. Confusion. But ultimately, there was pain and agony. For the Manhattan College Jaspers, the final four seconds of the game against the Rider Broncs in the opening round of the MAAC Tournament were a seesaw of emotions. Rider’s Jimmie Taylor double-clutched and hit a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to give the Broncs … Continue reading Jaspers Lose in MAAC Tournament After Controversial Ending

Jaspers Blow Out Bobcats on Senior Night

Charles Lippolis, Assistant Sports Editor Sunday night, Manhattan’s Men’s Basketball Team celebrated senior Tyler Wilson’s career with a win over Qunnipiac with a final score of 95-74. The Jaspers shot the lights out, with their 55% mark from field goal range leading them to their highest scoring performance of conference play. More importantly, the defense was the facilitator of this offense, with the team scoring 30 … Continue reading Jaspers Blow Out Bobcats on Senior Night

Jaspers Lose Back-to-Back At Home

Charles Lippolis, Assistant Sports Editor In what has been a tough season for the Men’s Basketball Team, the Jaspers suffered another tough loss Sunday night at the hands of Saint Peter’s by a score of 69-50. The Peacocks led for the entire game after striking first in off the tip-off. The first half of the game was hard fought, with the Jaspers down just one point … Continue reading Jaspers Lose Back-to-Back At Home