Three for eight from the field, just 11 points, Shane Richards will tell you himself, that’s not who he is. The senior is going through the best scoring season of his career, averaging 17.7 points per game coming into the night. But after a modest 11 points against Iona, and only eight two games ago against Monmouth, Richards had his sights set on coming out … Continue reading Richards’ 28 Points Paces Jaspers in 65-57 Win
Following the loss last Friday to the Iona Gaels, Steve Masiello addressed the media in the post-game press conference, as he does after every win or loss, only this time, something didn’t seem right. An upbeat Masiello joked around with the media, and answered questions with a confidence and with a poise that a typical head coach on the losing side of a game … Continue reading Loss to Iona Provides Room to Grow for the Jaspers
The Manhattan Jaspers knew it would be an arduous task to win their third consecutive MAAC Championship. The loses of Emmy Andujar, Donovan Kates, and Ashton Pankey would be hard to replace. The Iona Gaels would still be a force to be reckoned with. The emergence of the Monmouth Hawks as a legitimate title-contender wouldn’t make things easier either. And of course, a difficult season … Continue reading Manhattan’s Tenacious Ten
The Manhattan Jaspers are a different team than they were two years ago, when they won their fist of consecutive MAAC Championships. The defensive principles remain the same, some of the players on the roster still remain, but the Jaspers find themselves in a different spot now. They’re no longer the hunter, they’re the hunted. Taking on the role of the 2013-2014 Jaspers in a … Continue reading Jaspers Make a Statement in Win Against Monmouth
Another game, another nail-biter for the Manhattan Jaspers. Of the eight games the Jaspers have played in the MAAC this year, six have been decided by six points or less. Sunday’s tilt against Niagara was the latest in the series of close bouts. The Jaspers defeated the Purple Eagles 69-64 to even up their MAAC record at 4-4, but head coach Steve Masiello knows that … Continue reading Jaspers Force 18 Turnovers in 69-64 Win Against Niagara
Eight days ago, Manhattan and Canisius squared off in Buffalo, in a high scoring, offensive showcase. The Jaspers won that game 94-86, but immediately after the game, head coach Steve Masiello was quick to point out that the win was an uncharacteristic one. Masiello emphasized that the Jaspers are a defensive team, and can’t rely on their offense to win games. In the second meeting … Continue reading Jaspers Fall 65-62 to Canisius
Successful teams seem to always have a signature win during a season. A victory, or victories that teams use to propel their seasons. A bounce here or a bounce there, and the results could be different. But at the end of the day, a win, more importantly, a conference win, can make all the difference at the end of a campaign. The Manhattan Jaspers did just … Continue reading Jaspers Win Triple Overtime Thriller
There was a point earlier in the season when the Manhattan Jaspers consistently trotted out seven or eight players. The team went into games knowing it would be undermanned and would have to fight like dogs to screech out victories. But for one of the few times this season, the Jaspers were relatively healthy against the Fairfield Stags, counting on the services of 10 players. … Continue reading Behind Four in Double Figures Jaspers Beat Stags 72-66
The Manhattan Jaspers have been here before. Just like they are now, they were 1-5 to start last season. They just haven’t been 0-2 in MAAC play for a long time. In fact, not since the 2010-2011 season have the Jaspers gone winless in the first two conference games. But after a 75-70 loss to the Marist Red Foxes, the Jaspers find themselves in that … Continue reading Jaspers Fall to 0-2 in MAAC Play for First Time Since 2010-2011
