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"Since then, including a match four hours after the Babson loss, the Profs have lost one set. They are 5-0 to storm back from their first two losses. And, it’s been all on the road. How’s that for some season-long adversity?" (Rowan Athletics)

Brown: Women’s volleyball has stormed back with refocused mindset

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

If you asked veteran star Jena Kaul about what she’d like to see a younger group improve on the most this season, she’d tell you about adversity.  “I would like us to learn how to deal with adversity,...

"Now, just three games into the season, Rowan has beaten two nationally ranked programs, and nearly squeaked a win out of Johns Hopkins, ranked No. 3 in the country at the time. Obviously, it’s a game the Profs would’ve loved to scrap together a win on, but there were no crying eyes after the three-game start the squad has had." (Trevor Miceli)

Brown: Profs field hockey not taking any opponent for granted

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

It’s not a secret that Rowan field hockey could have played better against nationally-ranked programs last season. A 3-7 record against top-25 teams in 2024 wasn’t what the Profs wanted, and frankly,...

Cali Sloan kicks the ball. Sloan is a defender for the Profs. (Trevor Miceli)

Brown: secret to Rowan women’s soccer early success is defense

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

Across the three opening games so far this season for Rowan women’s soccer, the obvious statistic everyone sees are the goals. A 3-0 win over Albright University, 1-0 over Salisbury University, and 4-0...

"The Phillies' bullpen has and always will be the reason why they lose the big game, and they keep proving it time and time again with no improvement in sight." - Sports Editor / Sarah Shockey

Stewart: The Phillies bullpen, a years-long problem that still haunts them

Logan Stewart, Contributor June 12, 2025

When you think of the Phillies the last few years, you think of that magical 2022 World Series run, the postseason success, the high-power offense at times, and the crowd atmosphere of Red October. But...

"Well, it’s to show that it is over for the Antetokoumnpo era, whether they agree or not. It’s been over for multiple years, but they have fought tooth and nail to stop their fate because of their 2021 championship run." - News Editor / Sarah Shockey

Dougherty: The downfall of the Milwaukee Bucks

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks were swept by the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Despite a seven point lead in overtime with less than a minute to go, the Pacers went on an 8-0 run to close out the game and the...

The 2025 NJAC Softball Championship tournament began on April 29. - Photo via njacsports.com

NJAC Softball Championship preview: how does each team stack up?

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor April 30, 2025

It is once again that time of year, the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) softball playoffs are upon us. The postseason began yesterday, Tuesday, April 29. Both the Stockton Ospreys and Ramapo Roadrunners...

"Sanders was anything but average in his college career and yet this fall in the draft still inexplicably occurred." - News Editor / Sarah Shockey

Pernick: Shedeur Sanders falling in the draft is a shocking unfolding

Jack Pernick, Contributor April 30, 2025

There has never been a slide of this magnitude such as this one in NFL History. The closest example that can be remembered of this is Aaron Rodgers in 2005 falling down to the Packers at pick 24. Rodgers...

RBC Graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Adam: RBC Heritage picks and preview

Jackson Adam, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

After a magnificent Masters Tournament where Rory McIlroy finally captured his career grand slam, we now head forward with tour season and make our way to Hilton Head, South Carolina for the RBC Heritage,...

MLB graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Digh: Now is not the time to judge baseball teams or players

Bailey Digh, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

There’s still roughly 85-90% of the baseball season to go, and yet people are already judging Major League Baseball teams and players; a nonsensical decision. Baseball is a large sample sport. There...

"The Clippers' roster is complex, which makes them unpredictable. Harden, Leonard, Powell, and Zubac's ability to score buckets in isolation gives them an advantage that most teams can’t match on offense or defense." - News Editor / Sarah Shockey

Dougherty: The Clippers are the NBA’s best kept secret

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

The Los Angeles Clippers have made the 2025 NBA Playoffs following their 124-119 win on Sunday afternoon against the Golden State Warriors in overtime. The five-seed Clippers will now face off against...

Mike Malone graphic. - News Editor / Sarah Shockey

Pernick: Shocking firing of Mike Malone raises all kinds of questions

Jack Pernick, Contributor April 9, 2025

On Tuesday, April 8, the Denver Nuggets fired not only their GM, Calvin Booth, but in shocking fashion, fired former NBA Champion head coach Mike Malone.  With just three games left in the regular...

Gotham FC celebrates a goal against Angel City. - Photo via Helen Solis

Solis: Women’s sports is growing and we know it

Helen Solis, Contributor April 9, 2025

Everyone knows about men's sports and the popularity it has, but what about women's sports? Decades ago, women's sports were a “joke” to many people, which meant there was no funding, sponsors, or...

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