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Abigail Brous starts backstroke in an event this season. Brous is the lone women's swimmer to qualify for NCAAs. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Swimmer Abigail Brous qualifies for NCAAs

Felix Veletanga March 11, 2020

For the second time in her collegiate career, Junior Abigail Brous will participate in the Division III NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships (NCAAs) held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro,...

Julia Stumpf cradles the ball. She is returning after an injury plagued junior season. - Photo / Rowan Athletics.

Lacrosse getting used to revamped roster, feels good after 2-2 start

Felix Veletanga March 11, 2020

After earning the two seed and finishing as runner-ups in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship game last season, the Rowan women’s lacrosse team had every reason to feel proud.  However,...

Gianna Rusk controls possession against Cabrini University during the 2019 season. Rusk is one of the captains this season. - File Photo / Miguel Martinez

Lacrosse reinforces roster, starts season 1-1

Felix Veletanga March 4, 2020

The Rowan women’s lacrosse team is returning with optimism and confidence but a need for revenge after finishing as the second-best team in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) last season. After...

Rowan women's swimming gets ready to swim backstroke against USMMA. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne.

Women’s swim and dive wins at METs, Blaschke named Coach of the Meet

Felix Veletanga February 26, 2020

The women's swimming and diving team are Metropolitan Conference (METs) Champions for the third year in a row after edging out fifteen other schools in the weekend’s meet hosted by Rutgers University...

Rowan and USMMA swimmers prepare for the 100 backstroke. Abigail Brous took first in the race and Rowan won the meet 238-62. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne.

Women’s swimming hopes to meet their coach’s expectations at METs

Felix Veletanga February 19, 2020

Before the beginning of her first season, head coach Elise Blaschke was asked about the team’s expectations for this season. Without delivering any promises, Blaschke mentioned defending their New...

Abigail Brous swims back stroke in a meet this year. Photo/ Rowan Athletics.

Abigail Brous broke her personal record – but the race meant more than that

Felix Veletanga February 12, 2020

On the day where Rowan Women’s Swimming and Diving program celebrated the seniors’ last home meet of their career, dominating the U.S. Merchant Naval Academy (USMMA) 238-62, swimmers had every reason...

The Rowan swimmers were presented with flowers on Senior Night against USMMA. Feb. 1, 2020. Dyone Payne/ Multimedia Editor.

Women’s swim and dive grabs convincing win on Senior Day to end the regular season

Felix Veletanga February 5, 2020

It is always emotional when student-athletes share a moment on “Senior Day” with friends, family and loved ones.  And with added significance, the team capped off the regular season by beating...

Rowan's Jordan McChesney swimming freestyle in a meet. She is currently one of the three captains for the Profs this season. Photo/ Rowan Athletics.

Women’s swimming wins fourth straight NJAC title, but they’re not done yet

Felix Veletanga January 29, 2020

For a fourth straight season, the Rowan women’s swimming and diving program proved to be the powerhouse of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC).   Emerging as the pre-season favorites...

Carlee Timmins swims in an event last season. Photo/ Rowan Athletics.

Q&A with swimmer Carlee Timmins and coach Elise Blaschke

Felix Veletanga December 4, 2019

This week, I attempted something new and unique.  Instead of the traditional, dull sports story summarizing a team’s performance or the game’s takeaways over the weekend, I elected to add...

Michelle Andre coaching during a game last season. Photo/ Multimedia Editor Dyone Payne.

Field hockey’s season ended early in the NCAA tournament

Felix Veletanga November 20, 2019

Three months ago, Rowan University’s field hockey team wanted two things: first, win the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) title, and second, claiming a National Collegiate Athletic Association...

Before an event during a meet earlier this season. Photo/ Harlan Drakes.

Women’s swimming routs Ramapo, rests until WPI Gompei Invitationals

Felix Veletanga November 20, 2019

Rowan University women’s swimming team claimed their fourth consecutive victory against their conference opponent, Ramapo College, with a 207-55 victory, securing sole possession as leaders of the New...

The field hockey team defeated Stockton University 8-2 on Oct 9th. Photo/ Multimedia Editor Dyone Payne.

Field hockey loses in NJAC final but has a bye in the NCAA tournament

Felix Veletanga November 13, 2019

After a gut-wrenching defeat in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championship game against the number one ranked team in the nation, The College of New Jersey, the Brown and Gold will remain...

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