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Khalif Meares brings the ball up the court. Meares recorded 24 points in the win. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Khalif Meares’ 24 points helps Rowan men’s basketball knock off Kean

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

The Rowan men’s basketball team notched a key conference win over Kean by a final score of 76-66 in front of an energetic home crowd at Esbjornson Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The win improved Rowan to...

Lilyanna Martin headshot. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Lilyanna Martin: the rookie sensation making an impact on Rowan women’s swimming

Sarah Shockey, News Editor February 5, 2025

In her first season on the Rowan women’s swim team, Lilyanna Martin is already making her presence known. She initially etched her name in the history books with the 200 fly (2:09.32), taking out...

Phillies graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Digh: What to keep an eye on during Phillies Spring Training

Bailey Digh, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

For baseball fans, the Super Bowl marks an exciting time – spring training is about to start. Phillies pitchers and catchers will hold their first workout of spring camp on Feb. 12. And while there...

Jaylen Martin drives to the basket. Martin recorded a team-high 15 points in the loss. - Photo via Shamar Swann

Blue Coats fail to avoid two-game sweep of Magic, drop their fourth straight game

Tyler Delpercio, Co-Sports Editor February 5, 2025

The Delaware Blue Coats (6-11) losing skid continued on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in a rematch against the Osceola Magic (8-6). The two teams squared off on Sunday, with the Magic handing the Coats their eighth...

Jeff Dowtin Jr. brings the ball up the court. Dowtin struggled in the loss against the Magic. - Photo via Shamar Swann

Blue Coats shoot their way out of a win against the Magic

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor February 5, 2025

The Osceola Magic defeated the Delaware Blue Coats by a score of 113-104. This marked the Blue Coats' third loss in a row and their eighth loss in their last nine games.  The Magic’s game plan on...

Sixers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Czerwonka: Where exactly are the Sixers right now?

Eric Czerwonka, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

The Sixers, as always, continue to be one of the most confusing and frustrating franchises in the NBA.  Just around a week or so ago, the Sixers had dropped seven straight games, and it seemed like...

Gavin Luong competes in a race. Luong recorded a first place finish in the 50 freestyle. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming falls to Swarthmore on Senior Day

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

The Rowan men’s swimming team honored Tobias Cahnbley, Justin Goglia, and Gavin Luong during Senior Day festivities, before the team’s meet against Swarthmore at the Tony Lisa Natatorium on Saturday,...

Ella Pennington competes in a backstroke. Pennington was named as the NJAC Swimmer of the Week for the seventh time. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s swimming gears up for the NJAC Championships

Sarah Shockey, News Editor January 29, 2025

With the latter part of their season over, Rowan women’s swimming now set their eyes on the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Swimming & Diving Championships. The four-day meet will take place...

Judah Mintz brings the ball up the court. Mintz recorded 25 points in the loss. - Photo via Shamar Swann

Charge use a big third quarter to sweep mini two-game set against the Blue Coats

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor January 29, 2025

The Cleveland Charge defeated the Delaware Blue Coats by a score of 122-110. Just like the previous game, the Blue Coats' Judah Mintz and Charge’s Darius Brown were the two main offensive players of...

Haley Selmer puts a shot up. Selmer recorded 16 points in the losing effort. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s basketball drops home NJAC game to NJCU

Leo West, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

After a 4-2 start to the month of January, the Rowan women's basketball team has dropped two straight after a 72-58 defeat to the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Gothic Knights on Saturday, Jan. 25 at...

Charlotte Carlies rises up for a layup. Carlies has been instrumental for the team this year. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Charlotte Carlies improvements fuel Rowan women’s basketball’s hot start

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor December 11, 2024

After finishing sixth last season, the Rowan women’s basketball team sits tied in first place atop the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) standings, alongside The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) after...

Golden at-bat graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Czerwonka: A future MLB rule could change the game for the worse

Eric Czerwonka, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Over the past couple of years, MLB has continued to add rules they see fit that will improve the pace of the game.  Some of these rules include the “ghost runner” that takes place in extra innings...

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