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Scott Hubbard competes in a race. Hubbard will race at the Osprey Open this weekend. (Rowan Athletics)

Rowan men’s cross country gears up for Osprey Open

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

The Profs are gearing up to compete in Galloway, N.J., this weekend for the Osprey Open, their second event of the regular season. After a third-place finish at Salisbury’s Fall Classic to begin the...

Mordecai Ford runs with the ball. Ford was named NJAC Offensive Rookie of the Week for his performance last weekend against Moravian. (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Weisinger: Offensive firepower positions Profs for NJAC breakthrough

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

After Rowan’s first game of the season was called a tie at 17-17 on Sept. 6 due to rain, there was controversy over the decision. Just one week later, those feelings can be put to rest as Rowan stays,...

Christian McGillen dribbles the ball. McGillen transferred to Rowan from La Salle. (Rowan Athletics)

Christian McGillen makes his mark early with Rowan men’s soccer

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

Entering every season, team's lose and gain players. A couple key players Rowan lost were captain Turlough Gartlan and starting keeper Dylan Aportela. However, someone they picked up in the transfer portal...

"Since taking over as the head coach in 1999, Leacott’s teams have made 17 appearances in the NCAA tournament while capturing four New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championships" (Rowan Athletics)

Scott Leacott leads Rowan women’s soccer into year 26 with same passion

Gerasimos Gerovasiliou, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

Entering his 26th season as Rowan women’s soccer’s longest tenured and winningest head coach, Scott Leacott continues to see his craft as more than an everyday profession. “It’s one of the greatest...

Gabriella Pagano competes in a race. Pagano is a senior this season. (Rowan Athletics)

Gabriella Pagano takes big strides in her senior season

Aiden Seratore, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

With the loss of Mia Guerra to graduation last spring, Rowan women’s cross country needed to rely on key returners to step up, in order to help the team repeat as New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)...

Tess Herman hits the ball. Herman scored two goals against Muhlenberg. (Rowan Athletics)

Tess Herman scores two goals as Rowan field hockey defeats Muhlenberg

Leo West and Luke Brown September 17, 2025

Captain Tess Herman scored two goals as the Profs field hockey team was able to snap a two-game losing streak on Monday with a 5-2 win over Muhlenberg College at Scotty Wood Stadium. Herman, who hasn’t...

Nebraska vs. Michigan graphic. (Sports Editor / Sarah Shockey)

Adam: Michigan vs. Nebraska preview

Jackson Adam, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

The No. 21-ranked University of Michigan Wolverines head to Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday to take on the undefeated University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. Michigan will be without head coach Sherrone Moore,...

Lindsey Masciangelo takes on her new role after serving as an assistant teaching professor. (Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact)

Lindsey Masciangelo promoted to assistant director of Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact

Antonette Dietz, Contributor September 17, 2025

The Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact announced that starting this academic year, Lindsey Masciangelo will be taking on her new position as assistant director. Masciangelo began working...

Colin Del Tufo, the captain of the Overwatch esports team. (Contributor / Ross Tucker)

Rowan esports ready for season ahead

Ross Brown, Contributor September 17, 2025

Before this year, esports at Rowan University had been entirely self-run by the students. For the longest time, it’s been up to the individual students’ responsibility to keep the club afloat. This...

Team celebrates with goalie Bobby Kennedy after their win over the University of Delaware. Sewell, N.J. Saturday, September 13, 2025. (Contributor / Antonette Dietz)

Bobby Kennedy shines as Rowan men’s ice hockey gets win over UDel

Eric Czerwonka, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

Rowan University sophomore goalie, Bobby Kennedy, absolutely stole the show Saturday night, stopping 28 of the 29 shots in a 2-1 win over the University of Delaware (UDel) in their home opener at Hollydell...

Rowan Athletics announced Monday that Brad Burgess would take on the role. (Rowan Athletics)

Brad Burgess announced as deputy athletic director for strategic initiatives and external engagement

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor September 15, 2025

Rowan Athletics announced on Monday that Brad Burgess has been named the deputy athletic director for strategic initiatives and external engagement.  “My family and I are excited to be part of the...

Jessica Smart spikes the ball. Smart had 18 total kills between both matches on Saturday. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Rowan women’s volleyball picks up pair of sweeps in home debut

Katie Thorn, Managing Editor September 13, 2025

Rowan women's volleyball swept both Catholic University of America and Lebanon Valley College on Saturday at Esbjornson Gymnasium in their first home appearance of the season. They started out the year...

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