Tag: Swimming and Diving Team

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Walk-On Athletes, the Underdog of College Sports

The Jasper men’s lacrosse team huddled up. SYRACUSE ATHLETICS/COURTESY Amy Forster, Asst. Production Editor Often overlooked, Manhattan University’s walk-on athletes can be the backbone to the athletics program. These athletes provide invaluable commitment, talent and input to the sports community and the university as a whole.  Manhattan University has a long and storied history with walk-on athletes. Just two years ago, MU alumnus walk-on athlete, … Continue reading Walk-On Athletes, the Underdog of College Sports

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Men's Swimming, Sports, Women's Swimming

The Underdog Accomplishments of the MU Swim Team

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving concluded their season at ECACs. GOJASPERS / COURTESY Mack Olmsted, Senior Writer The Manhattan University swim team has spent the last several years representing what it means to be an underdog, facing challenges such as not having a coach and not having a home pool. Not only have they overcome these challenges, they’ve broken records in the process.  Over … Continue reading The Underdog Accomplishments of the MU Swim Team

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Jaspers Swim Hosts Senior Day Against Iona

Graduating seniors receive plaques in honor of closing out their MU swim career. Pictured (left to right): Grace Dillon, Kate Maio, Natalia Vélez-Serrano, Joe Brennan, Vinny Tramontana, and Islam Yousri. GRACE DILLON / COURTESY Elizabeth Kalaj, Senior Writer The Manhattan University swimming and diving team bid farewell to six seniors on Jan. 25 during the team’s Senior Day meet against Iona. The six seniors included … Continue reading Jaspers Swim Hosts Senior Day Against Iona

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Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

by Pete Janny & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor Manhattan swimmers and divers probably have the busiest schedule of all the student-athletes at the school. Finding the motivation to get up everyday at 5:30 a.m. for 6 a.m. practice is not easy, especially when the rest of your typical day consists of classes, more swimming, and then homework. The cycle repeats itself … Continue reading Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

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