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Pete Nance dunks the ball. Nance scored 15 points in his Blue Coats debut. - Photo via @blue_coats on X

Blue Coats suffer heartbreaker, can’t complete back-to-back sweep against Go-Go

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor December 11, 2024

The Delaware Blue Coats lost to the Capital City Go-Go on Monday, Dec. 9 by a final score of 115-114. The Coats couldn't complete the back-to-back sweep against Capital City, and their five-game win streak...

Masai Byrd sprints towards the finish line. The junior broke Shamar Love's school record in the 60-meter. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Jamir Brown and Masai Byrd shine for Rowan men’s track and field to kick off indoor season

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Rowan men’s indoor track & field made a record-breaking statement on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Fasttrack Season Opener in Staten Island, New York.  The first record-breaking performance was by freshman...

Jack Watson competes in the backstroke. The fifth-year has led the charge for Rowan men's swimming this season. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming prepares for extended hiatus out of the water following loss to Johns Hopkins

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Rowan men’s swimming suffered a loss to No. 11 Johns Hopkins on Friday, Dec. 6 by a final score of 207-55 at the Newton White Natatorium in Baltimore, Maryland. The loss dropped the Profs' record to...

Ella Pennington competes in a race. The junior set a JHU pool record in the 200 backstroke on Dec. 6. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Ella Pennington continues to break records for Rowan women’s swimming

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor December 11, 2024

Rowan women’s swimming has crossed the midway point of their season, and the Profs find themselves with a 2-3 record through five team meets. Despite this, the team has kicked it into high gear for a...

Noah Weinstein with Rowan's mascot. - Photo via @noahweinsteinrowan on Instagram

Meet Noah Weinstein: Rowan’s No. 1 sports fan

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

If you have ever been to a Rowan University athletic event, then you have probably seen Rowan’s biggest sports fan: Noah Weinstein.  Weinstein was a student at Rowan from 2007 to 2012, majoring in...

NCAA basketball graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Adam: Week 6 NCAA Top 25 poll reactions

Jackson Adam, Contributor December 11, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 9, the Week 6 AP Top 25 college basketball poll was released. There were some high-risers and low-fallers in the rankings, as well as some teams that were ranked higher or lower than they...

MLB graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rea: Surprising and disappointing teams from the 2024 MLB season

Aidan Rea, Contributor December 11, 2024

The 2024 MLB season is over, and free agency is in full swing. Fans were gifted with a lot of exciting moments this year, from great players having many great performances, to a star-studded World Series,...

Sixers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Dougherty: Jared McCain has proven his worth for the 76ers

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

What we are currently seeing from Jared McCain is not normal, and it’s okay to start saying it. The rookie got his first-ever start on Nov. 13. He finished the game with 34 points, 10 assists, and...

Kate Herlihy spots up for a three. Herlihy dropped 16 in the win over Rutgers-Camden. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s basketball continues dominant streak, takes down Rutgers-Camden

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor December 4, 2024

Seeking their third dominant win in a row, Rowan women’s basketball did just that by defeating Rutgers-Camden by a score of 78-44 on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Esbjornson Gymnasium in Glassboro. This is the...

Jeff Dowtin Jr. driving to the hoop. The two-way guard scored 30 points against the Celtics. Nov. 10, 2023 - Photo via Payton Tuorto

Blue Coats defeat Celtics behind monster performance from Jeff Dowtin Jr.

Nick Rizzo, Co-Sports Editor December 4, 2024

The Delaware Blue Coats secured their second straight victory at Chase Fieldhouse on Saturday, Nov. 30, taking down the Maine Celtics by a final score of 118-110. Delaware was down by three after the...

Rhylee Cornell. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Meet Rhylee Cornell: the freshman sensation already making her mark for Rowan women’s swimming

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor December 4, 2024

In her first-ever collegiate meet against Stevens, freshman environmental science major Rhylee Cornell placed first in both the 100 (1:07.90) and 200 breaststroke (2:30.19). “Breaststroke is my main...

NCAA basketball graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Adam: No. 2 Auburn vs. No. 9 Duke preview

Jackson Adam, Contributor December 4, 2024

Tonight, the Auburn Tigers head to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face off against the Duke Blue Devils and freshman phenom Cooper Flagg. Auburn, coming off their Maui Invitational Tournament win where senior...

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