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Gerardo Gonzalez Ruiz (left) cheers on a swimmer poolside. (Rowan Athletics)

“G” stands for grinding

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer March 4, 2026

Gerardo Gonzalez Ruiz, acting head coach for Rowan Women's Swimming, looked out the window next to his seat on a plane over Erie, Pennsylvania. Gonzalez Ruiz, who began his trip in Mexico City, saw Erie...

Penny Kempf spent 28 years as a coach and administrator at Rowan, and is Rowan's all-time winningest field hockey coach. (Rowan Athletics)

Penny Kempf reflects on a legendary Rowan career

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer February 25, 2026

Penny Kempf remembers the game vividly. Early in 2002, she was in her fifth season as head coach of Rowan Field Hockey. Her 3-0 Profs were struggling during a visit to another national powerhouse, Messiah. “It...

Taz Cantey with his family on senior night. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (Sports Photographer / Trevor Miceli)

Taz Cantey hit 1,000 points — again

Leo West, Sports Beat Writer February 18, 2026

On Jan. 21 against Montclair State, Rowan senior guard Taz Cantey reached a milestone that high school and college basketball players can only reach once. He scored 1000 career points right in Glassboro...

Kaitlyn Crouthamel poses in her spicy swimmer hat. Crouthamel won the award for her performance in her team's meet at West Chester. (@rowanwswim on Instagram)

The origin of the “Spicy Swimmer”

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer November 19, 2025

After every meet for Rowan women’s swimming, there’s a bucket hat to hand out. It’s black with red peppers scattered all over it, and it goes to someone who stepped up.  It doesn’t go to whoever...

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