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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...

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...

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...

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...

Kylie Elwell brings the ball up the field. Elwell is the president of The Hidden Opponent (THO). - Photo via Rowan Athletics

From Us to You: The similarities between the two mental health clubs

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

The stigma surrounding mental health disclosures is something that usually divides us, but imagine over a hundred people submitting their mental health stories to an online platform in the hopes that it...

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,...

Max Fiedler shoots a free throw. Fiedler recorded six points and two rebounds in the win on Sunday. - Photo via Shamar Swann

Blue Coats take down Go-Go for fourth straight win

Tyler Delpercio, Co-Sports Editor December 11, 2024

After starting the year with a 1-5 record, the Delaware Blue Coats (6-6) have seemingly found their footing after a 101-93 win over the Eastern Division leading Capital City Go-Go (8-4), on Sunday, Dec....

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...

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