Manhattan Soccer is Staying Ready For When the Next Shot Comes

by Pete Janny & Victor Franco, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The bright lights that illuminate the Gaelic Park field on muggy and chilly nights signal the arrival of fall every year on campus. Whether you are a passerby or a spectator in the bleachers, there is an element of intrigue that emanates from the field of play on those nights. The entertainment itself is … Continue reading Manhattan Soccer is Staying Ready For When the Next Shot Comes

Men’s Soccer Suffers Undeserved Loss

by Pete Janny, Asst. Sports Editor After opening the season with three straight losses, the Manhattan College men’s soccer team arrived in Hartford last Tuesday looking to pull off an upset against the University of Connecticut Huskies (3-4). Despite the slow start to the season, the Jaspers have been far more competitive than their record suggests. This season is unlike previous seasons in that the non-conference schedule … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Suffers Undeserved Loss

Jaspers, Rams, Draw Even in “Battle of the Bronx”

By Jeffery Cool, Guest Writer On a groggy Wednesday night, Manhattan took on Fordham at Gaelic park in the “Battle of the Bronx,” looking to notch its first victory of the season. Both teams were looking to claim bragging rights and turn their season in the right direction. The Jaspers and Rams finished the back and forth game with a 0-0 draw, yet another goalless … Continue reading Jaspers, Rams, Draw Even in “Battle of the Bronx”

Jaspers Lose Home Opener to NJIT

By Daniel Ynfante & August Kissel, Editor & Staff Writer It’s been seven years since the Manhattan Jaspers won a home opener. And after Wednesday’s home bout against the NJIT Highlanders, the streak of defeats continued for Manhattan. The Jaspers dropped an uneventful game to NJIT 1-0 at Gaelic Park. NJIT converted on one of the few chances it had in the game early in the … Continue reading Jaspers Lose Home Opener to NJIT

Manhattan Seniors Downtick No. 2 Marist Two Seeds

Nicole Moore, Guest Writer Manhattan College used its senior day energy to take down No. 2 Marist 3-1 last Saturday. It was the last game at Gaelic Park for six of Manhattan’s seniors, who came out ready in the face of its lower standing in the MAAC — — and its loss to Marist last season. Jorden Scott, Manhattan head soccer coach, said seeing the seniors … Continue reading Manhattan Seniors Downtick No. 2 Marist Two Seeds

Summer Vacation Brings Fall Seasons

While most Manhattan College students were enjoying time off-campus on vacation, athletes were competing and practicing for the upcoming fall season. Manhattan was represented in Europe as former members of the track and field teams competed internationally. Practices resumed earlier this month and regular season games are starting shortly thereafter. Track & Field Men’s and women’s track and field earned all-academic honors from the U.S. … Continue reading Summer Vacation Brings Fall Seasons

Back of the Net: Season Meanings

The Manhattan Jaspers found themselves looking up at every other school in the MAAC after failing to win 12 straight games from early September to late October. Next thing they knew, they were on the team bus taking a 14-hour round trip to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles in cold, freezing temperatures with a rain and snow mix falling. To this point in the … Continue reading Back of the Net: Season Meanings