There’s No Place Like SWEAT For Female Student-Athlete Engineers

by Pete Janny & Matt Sweeney, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Depending on which way one approaches the Manhattan College campus, the athletic endeavors housed in Gaelic Park, Draddy Gymnasium, and Van Cortlandt Park might catch the attention of passersby. These athletic venues are graced by student-athletes with miscellaneous interests and experiences that are sometimes overshadowed by their own athletic prowess. But the dedication required … Continue reading There’s No Place Like SWEAT For Female Student-Athlete Engineers

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

Women’s Soccer Comes Up Short in Season Opener

WS: Manhattan 1, Hartford 2 by Pete Janny, Asst. Sports Editor After a tumultuous 2018 campaign, the Manhattan women’s soccer team has a chip on their shoulder this season as they look to put themselves back in the conversation for MAAC supremacy. The Jaspers first chance to redeem themselves came last Thursday on the road against the Hartford Hawks. Manhattan couldn’t have asked for a better test … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Comes Up Short in Season Opener

Jaspers End Losing Streak Against NJIT

By Jeffery Cool, Guest Writer On the 15th anniversary of 9/11, the Jaspers gave us something to be happy about, snapping a four game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the NJIT Highlanders. The Jaspers were coming off of a four game losing streak where they were shutout in each of those losses. Manhattan was ready for a battle against NJIT, whose record was 4-1-2. … Continue reading Jaspers End Losing Streak Against NJIT

Women’s Soccer Preps for Another Strong Season

It’s the end of April and while some people at Manhattan College are mainly focused on softball or lacrosse, Manhattan’s women’s soccer team is focused on its upcoming fall season. After its 2015 campaign, which resulted in multiple broken records, the team wants to go even further in 2016. “Win the MAACs,” both Nicole Aylmer and Jenny Bitzer answered at the same time when asked … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Preps for Another Strong Season

Women’s Soccer Falls 5-2 to Siena in MAAC Championship

Manhattan made it to the MAAC Championship for the first time in school history. They had a season of broken records and high-ranked players, both in the league and nationally. In a game to represent the league in the NCAA tournament, however, it was the underdog that came out on top. After earning the second seed and a first-round bye, Manhattan played fourth-seeded Rider on Friday night … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Falls 5-2 to Siena in MAAC Championship

Humble Freshman Credits Her Success to Teammates

by Ashley Columbia, Contributing Writer The week of Oct. 5 is the week Manhattan College took the MAAC by storm when it swept the weekly awards. Lizzy Carlson and Kristen Skonieczny registered performances that garnered the Player of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week awards, respectively. But it was another player who stole the show. Nicole Copping finished off the two-game stretch with … Continue reading Humble Freshman Credits Her Success to Teammates

Women’s Soccer Sets School Records, Secures Playoff Spot

With two games left in the regular season, Manhattan College has already had a season of matching or setting new school records. Most notably, it went on a seven-game winning streak in the middle of the season, which is the longest stretch in the program’s 25 year history. “The team has been working so well together,” Nicole Copping said. “We deserve this. We are definitely … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Sets School Records, Secures Playoff Spot