Tag: Women’s Basketball

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Lady Jaspers Starting Lineup Gets Surprise Introduction Video

by Gabriella DePinho & Colleen McNamara, Senior Writer & Asst. Sports Editor Prior to the start of every basketball game in Draddy Gymnasium this season, both teams’ starting lineups are announced to empty stands sparsely decorated with cardboard cutouts of fans. While family and friends are able to watch games at home on ESPN+ or ESPN3, the women’s basketball team, like every other team, has … Continue reading Lady Jaspers Starting Lineup Gets Surprise Introduction Video

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Catching up With Emma Bedeker

by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Originally from Ottawa, Illinois, senior basketball player Emma Bedeker was surprised with a full scholarship for her last semester at Manhattan College. The Women’s Basketball team posted a video of the celebration of the news on their Instagram that soon went viral. While Bedeker has endured many injuries, she has dedicated herself to being a leader on and off the court. … Continue reading Catching up With Emma Bedeker

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Will the Real Lady Jaspers Stand up?

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor Manhattan 77, Quinnipiac 62 Rider 55, Manhattan 50 This is the sprint to the finish. The MAAC tournament is three weeks away and fifth-place Manhattan is looking to lock down a top-five seed to get a bye for the first round. The Jaspers returned to Draddy this past week for two games after suffering a 74-53 loss at … Continue reading Will the Real Lady Jaspers Stand up?

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Rookie Emily LaPointe Discusses Her Success and Hopes for Her Team

by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor  Emily LaPointe has demonstrated excellent talent in her rookie season for the women’s basketball team, being honored by the MAAC as Rookie of the Week five times. LaPointe, a Staten Island native, attributes much of her success to her coaching staff and teammates. The Quadrangle: How long have you been playing basketball for? Emily LaPointe:  I started playing in second grade. … Continue reading Rookie Emily LaPointe Discusses Her Success and Hopes for Her Team

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Women’s Basketball Comes up Short in Loss to Marist

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor WB: Marist 71, Manhattan 66 The Manhattan women’s basketball team (7-9, 4-3 MAAC) hoped to follow up their 30-point drubbing of Siena on the road last Thursday with another win when the Marist Red Foxes (12-3, 5-1 MAAC) came to Draddy on Saturday afternoon. This matchup with the Red Foxes was an opportunity for Manhattan to avenge last season’s season-ending 65-51 … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Comes up Short in Loss to Marist

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LaPointe’s Career-High 25 Points Leads Manhattan Past Canisius

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor The new year has brought new opportunity for a Manhattan College women’s basketball program (4-7, 1-1 MAAC) that is hoping to make some noise this coming March at the MAAC tournament in Atlantic City. Having lost the last two years in the quarterfinals of the tournament, Manhattan hopes to prove that their pre-season projection of fourth this year was not … Continue reading LaPointe’s Career-High 25 Points Leads Manhattan Past Canisius

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Manhattan Offense Explodes Against Army in Lopsided Win

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor  The Manhattan College women’s basketball team (3-5) entered Friday night’s meeting with Army (3-7) looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance last week in a 51-45 loss to Fordham. This game provided Manhattan one last opportunity to fine-tune their game with the team’s MAAC opener set for Tuesday night at Monmouth.  Manhattan was clearly not bothered by the adversity … Continue reading Manhattan Offense Explodes Against Army in Lopsided Win

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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

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Disappointing Season Comes to an end for Jaspers

The Manhattan College Jaspers enjoyed the biggest win turnaround in the NCAA in the 2015-2016 season. After going 3-27 in the 2014-2015 season, the Jaspers won 15 games last year. Looking to build on the success of the 2016 campaign, the Jaspers hired head coach Heather Vulin for the 2016-2017 season. But Manhattan’s improvement hit a bump in the road in Vulin’s first season, as … Continue reading Disappointing Season Comes to an end for Jaspers

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