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Joshua Cason runs in a race. Cason was named as the NJAC Runner of the Week after his performance in the Paul Short Run. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Joshua Cason leads Rowan men’s cross country to top-12 finish at the Paul Short Run

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Rowan men’s cross country gave it there all Saturday, Oct. 5 in the third race of the season, the Paul Short Run, which took place in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at Lehigh University. Rowan placed 12th out...

Rowan volleyball celebrates Pink Night prior to their matches on Saturday. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan volleyball extends winning streak, sweeps doubleheader on Pink Night

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 9, 2024

Rowan volleyball (9-7) improved their winning streak to four matches on Saturday, Oct. 5, sweeping their home tri-match at Esbjornson Gymnasium by beating both DeSales (5-11) and SUNY-Maritime (4-14) by...

Lily Bataloni drives towards the cage. The sophomore scored the Profs' only goal against Messiah. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan field hockey falls to No. 23 Messiah for third straight loss

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Rowan field hockey couldn’t complete a comeback on Wednesday, Oct. 2, falling to No. 23 Messiah by a final score of 2-1 at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. The loss extended Rowan’s losing streak to a...

Olivia Giordano brings the ball up field. Giordano recorded a hat trick in the win. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Olivia Giordano’s hat trick lifts Rowan women’s soccer past NJCU

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor October 2, 2024

The Rowan women’s soccer team took down the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Gothic Knights in dominant fashion by a score of 3-0. Olivia Giordano shined throughout this game, scoring all three of...

Reid Gervasi. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Freshman Reid Gervasi has caught the eye of the NJAC just two meets into the season

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Last week, the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) named Reid Gervasi the NJAC Men’s Cross Country Rookie of the Week for his performance in the Herb Lorenz Invitational. The award was well-deserved,...

Emily Zanni competes in a race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Emily Zanni’s road to becoming part of Rowan women’s cross country

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Figuring out what sport you want to play, or if you even want to play a sport is a hard decision for most people growing up. However, in the case of Emily Zanni, she knew she wanted to run cross country...

Rowan volleyball celebrating Vanessa Hutchinson reaching 1,000 career digs. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Vanessa Hutchinson reaches rare milestone as Rowan volleyball cruises past Muhlenberg

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 2, 2024

Rowan volleyball (6-7) got things back on track in their Thursday, Sept. 26 match against Muhlenberg (5-6) at Esbjornson Gymnasium, sweeping the Mules 3-0 (26-24, 25-23, 25-16.) The match also saw junior...

Allie Palumbo shoots a shot. Palumbo got the Profs on the board first with an early goal. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan field hockey drops below .500 with loss to Shenandoah

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

After seemingly turning a corner just a few games ago, the Rowan field hockey team is headed back to the drawing board looking for answers as they suffered a 4-2 loss to No. 17 Shenandoah at Coach Richard...

Josh Ortiz. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan defensive tackle Josh Ortiz has reached new heights

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Practice is over for the Profs, however, senior captain Joshua Ortiz remains on the field, getting some extra sprints in to boost his conditioning. His drive and leadership are some of the many factors...

Lianna SanFelice loads up for a kick. SanFelice scored her first goal of the season against Rutgers-Newark. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s soccer opens conference play with a victory against Rutgers-Newark

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor October 2, 2024

Following a tie against Stevens on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Rowan women’s soccer regained their momentum in the form of their first New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) win of the season against the Rutgers-Newark...

Olivia Giordano scores a goal. Giordano scored twice in the tie against Stevens. - Photo / Chris Taylor

Rowan women’s soccer drops game against Stevens in heartbreaking fashion

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor September 25, 2024

It was a heartbreaker in Glassboro when the Rowan women’s soccer team let up two goals to Stevens within ten minutes of each other, after leading 3-1. The game’s ending felt like the opposite of last...

Lily Bataloni brings the ball up the field. The sophomore scored the lone goal for the Profs against Bryn Mawr. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

No. 25 Rowan field hockey can’t overcome slow start, fall to No. 13 Bryn Mawr

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Rowan field hockey couldn’t come away with a victory because of a goal that might’ve been scored by themselves. The No. 25 ranked Rowan Profs lost a tight battle to non-conference opponent and the...

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