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Liz McCaffery's teammates celebrate at home plate after she hit her home run. Despite homering in back-to-back games, the Profs suffered their first loss of the NCAA Division III Softball Championship at the hands of Trine. Bloomington, Ill. Friday, May 30, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan softball suffers first loss of Softball Championship to Trine

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer May 31, 2025

The No. 3 seeded Trine Thunder advanced to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship semifinals following their 5-1 victory over the No. 2 seed Rowan Profs on Friday, May 30, at Illinois Wesleyan University...

The Rowan baseball team storms the mound after clinching a berth to the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship with their game two win over Lynchburg on Saturday, May 24. Lynchburg. Va. Saturday, May 24, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan baseball is back in the College World Series, but can the Profs finally end their 46 year victory drought?

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 30, 2025

The 2025 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship bracket has been set. What started as 64 teams in the Regional round, became 16 in Super Regionals. Now, only eight teams remain as the tournament is...

Liz McCaffery rounds the bases after hitting a home run in her team's first round matchup with Texas Lutheran. McCaffery's home run marks the Profs first in 34 days. Bloomington, Ill. Thursday, May 29, 2025. - Photo via @ncaadiii on Instagram

Liz McCaffery goes yard as Rowan softball gets first win of Softball Championship tournament over Texas Lutheran

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer May 30, 2025

The No.2 seeded Rowan Profs defeated the No.7 seeded Texas Lutheran Bulldogs 5-0 in round 1 of the NCAA Division III Softball Championships at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. Rowan...

Pitcher BethAnne Doderer wears a shirt highlighting the program's third straight trip to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship during the team's pre-tournament practice at Illinois Wesleyan University. Bloomington, Ill. Wednesday, May 28, 2025. - Photo via @rowansoftball on Instagram

Will the third time be the charm for the Profs in this year’s NCAA Softball Championship?

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer May 29, 2025

Rowan softball is on the brink of their first ever national championship in program history. After beating Salisbury in the Super Regionals for the first time since 2016, they have set themselves up...

Both the men's and women's outdoor track and field teams sent a combined 27 student-athletes to the NCAA Division III championships. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s and women’s outdoor track and field have standout showings at Division III Championship

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 27, 2025

Rowan’s men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams sent a combined 27 student-athletes to the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championship, held at the SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio.  The...

Rowan baseball celebrates their win over Lynchburg to advance to the College World Series. This will be their first appearance since the 2021 season. Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, May 24, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan baseball advances to College World Series for first time in four years

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 26, 2025

For the first time since the 2021 season, Rowan baseball will find themselves playing in an NCAA Division III College World Series. The No. 15 ranked Profs (36-10) defeated the No. 5 Lynchburg Hornets...

Rowan softball celebrates their Super Regionals win. The Profs will now travel to Bloomington, Ill., for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship, beginning Thursday, May 29. Glassboro, N.J. Friday, May 23, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan softball punches ticket to third straight Softball Championship

Leo West, Staff Writer May 24, 2025

Prior to their first game, Rowan hadn't beaten Salisbury in a softball in close to a decade. But, No. 4 Rowan softball (47-2) was able to take care of business as their incredible season will continue...

Joey Bogart steps up to the plate. Bogart went 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs in the Profs first game of the Super Regionals. Lynchburg, Va. Friday, May 23, 2025. - Photo via Kaeden Murphy

Joey Bogart’s late-game heroics power Rowan baseball past Lynchburg to open Super Regionals

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 24, 2025

After winning three straight in the NCAA Regional tournament, No. 15 Rowan baseball (35-10) travelled to Lynchburg, Va., to face No. 5 Lynchburg (41-8) in their first Super Regionals game since 2023 on...

Shawn Tucker addresses the crowd at his introductory press conference. Glassboro, N.J. Tuesday, May 19, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan’s new director of athletics Shawn Tucker speaks for first time as a Prof

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 21, 2025

Rowan’s newly appointed director of athletics, Shawn Tucker, spoke at his introductory press conference in the Chamberlain Student Center Expansion on May 20, where he discussed his future goals for...

The Rowan baseball team poses with their NCAA Regional Champs banner. The Profs will now travel to Lynchburg, Virginia, for their first Super Regionals since 2023. Alliance, Ohio. Sunday, May 18, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Phil Sedalis’ three-homer day sends Rowan baseball to Super Regionals for first time since 2023

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

Phil Sedalis hit three home runs during No. 15 Rowan baseball’s (34-10) 20-4 win over Catholic (29-18) in the NCAA Regional Final on Sunday, May 18. The Prof’s went undefeated in the entire tournament,...

The Rowan softball team celebrates making the Super Regionals. The team has now reached the Super Regionals for the third year in a row. Glassboro, N.J. Sunday, May 18, 2025. - Photo via @rowansoftball on Instagram

Rowan softball captures Super Regionals berth for third straight year

Leo West, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

No. 4 Rowan Softball has advanced to the NCAA Super Regional round for the third year in a row after Profs defeated the SUNY-Cortland Red Dragons 2-0 on Sunday, May 18, in the Regional Final and saw Emily...

Amelia Govern attempts to take a shot on goal. The Profs fell to Wesleyan (CT) in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Waterville, Maine. Saturday, May 17, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse’s historic season comes to a close against Wesleyan

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

The magical run for the No. 23 Rowan women’s lacrosse ended on Saturday, May 17, in Waterville, Maine, against No. 7 Wesleyan (CT) in the third round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championships.  Wesleyan...

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