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Scott Hubbard competes in a race. Hubbard will race at the Osprey Open this weekend. (Rowan Athletics)

Rowan men’s cross country gears up for Osprey Open

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

The Profs are gearing up to compete in Galloway, N.J., this weekend for the Osprey Open, their second event of the regular season. After a third-place finish at Salisbury’s Fall Classic to begin the...

Mordecai Ford runs with the ball. Ford was named NJAC Offensive Rookie of the Week for his performance last weekend against Moravian. (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Weisinger: Offensive firepower positions Profs for NJAC breakthrough

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

After Rowan’s first game of the season was called a tie at 17-17 on Sept. 6 due to rain, there was controversy over the decision. Just one week later, those feelings can be put to rest as Rowan stays,...

Christian McGillen dribbles the ball. McGillen transferred to Rowan from La Salle. (Rowan Athletics)

Christian McGillen makes his mark early with Rowan men’s soccer

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

Entering every season, team's lose and gain players. A couple key players Rowan lost were captain Turlough Gartlan and starting keeper Dylan Aportela. However, someone they picked up in the transfer portal...

"Since taking over as the head coach in 1999, Leacott’s teams have made 17 appearances in the NCAA tournament while capturing four New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championships" (Rowan Athletics)

Scott Leacott leads Rowan women’s soccer into year 26 with same passion

Gerasimos Gerovasiliou, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

Entering his 26th season as Rowan women’s soccer’s longest tenured and winningest head coach, Scott Leacott continues to see his craft as more than an everyday profession. “It’s one of the greatest...

Gabriella Pagano competes in a race. Pagano is a senior this season. (Rowan Athletics)

Gabriella Pagano takes big strides in her senior season

Aiden Seratore, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

With the loss of Mia Guerra to graduation last spring, Rowan women’s cross country needed to rely on key returners to step up, in order to help the team repeat as New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)...

Tess Herman hits the ball. Herman scored two goals against Muhlenberg. (Rowan Athletics)

Tess Herman scores two goals as Rowan field hockey defeats Muhlenberg

Leo West and Luke Brown September 17, 2025

Captain Tess Herman scored two goals as the Profs field hockey team was able to snap a two-game losing streak on Monday with a 5-2 win over Muhlenberg College at Scotty Wood Stadium. Herman, who hasn’t...

Jessica Smart spikes the ball. Smart had 18 total kills between both matches on Saturday. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Rowan women’s volleyball picks up pair of sweeps in home debut

Katie Thorn, Managing Editor September 13, 2025

Rowan women's volleyball swept both Catholic University of America and Lebanon Valley College on Saturday at Esbjornson Gymnasium in their first home appearance of the season. They started out the year...

Mordecai Ford runs with the ball. Ford rushed for 105 yards with a touchdown on Saturday. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, September 13, 2025. (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Rowan football shuts out Moravian in dominant first win

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor September 13, 2025

Nate Maiers threw for 239 yards with a career-high four passing touchdowns on Saturday in a dominant, 56-0, win over Moravian at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. Nunes Bukula IV was on the receiving end of...

Olivia Giordano runs with the ball. Giordano's late-game goal gave the Profs the lead against Swarthmore. (Rowan Athletics)

Late goal powers Rowan women’s soccer past Swarthmore

Gerasimos Gerovasiliou, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

Rowan women’s soccer continued their early-season dominance on Wednesday, winning their home opener, 2-1, over No. 14-ranked Swarthmore College on White Out night. Rowan triumphed in a physical...

"Kaul and Hutchinson are the only seniors on the team, compared to the group of five seniors before them. As the team’s two leading athletes, there is a new pressure of leadership on their shoulders, but the pair isn’t afraid of the season ahead and the leadership roles they are stepping into." (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Lone seniors Vanessa Hutchinson and Jena Kaul ready to lead

Katie Thorn, Managing Editor September 10, 2025

Big strides, powerful swings, and a strong group of seniors. That’s what the 2024 season looked like for the Rowan women's volleyball team. With the loss of a strong group of five seniors, the Profs...

"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,...

Sydney Kowalczyk gets ready to hit the ball. Kowalczyk scored the lone goal for the Profs against Stevens. (Rowan Athletics)

No. 9 Rowan field hockey falls to No. 25 Stevens

Leo West, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

The Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks came to play on Wednesday night, defeating the Rowan Profs, 5-1, at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. The No. 25 Ducks continued their undefeated start to the season,...

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