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The team celebrates with the trophy. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s cross country makes history with first ever Metro Regional title

Leo West, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The Rowan women’s cross country team punched their first-ever ticket to the Division III National Championship, after winning the NCAA Metro Regional for the first time in team history. The Profs came...

Haley Selmer headshot. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

From the field to the court: Haley Selmer has shined to start the Rowan women’s basketball season

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor November 20, 2024

The Rowan women’s basketball team started off their season last Thursday when they competed in the Messiah Tip-Off Tournament. The team was able to win their first-round matchup against Salisbury but...

Ella Pennington competes in the backstroke. Pennington won three events. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s swimming rattles off six straight event wins to take down Montclair State

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor November 20, 2024

Rowan women’s swimming capped off their first home victory of the season on Friday, Nov. 15 with six straight event wins to close out the meet, defeating Montclair State 143-119 at Tony Lisa Natatorium.  The...

Tobias Cahnbley competes in a race. Cahnbley won the 200 free and 200 back in the win over Montclair State. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming dominates Montclair State to get back to .500

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The Rowan men’s swimming team beat Montclair State 160-102 on Friday night at Tony Lisa Natatorium. The win improved Rowan’s record to 2-2 on the season and maintained a perfect 43-0 record against...

Danny Fleming drives up the floor. The senior scored 15 points against Eastern. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s basketball picks up first win of the season against Eastern

Robert Warsen, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Rowan men’s basketball struck with a 13-0 run in the second half to grab a 79-61 season-opening win over Eastern University on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The Profs held just a one-point advantage, but led...

Kate Herlihy running the point. The senior is expected to move into an off-ball role this season. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Rowan women’s basketball gears up for year two of the Kate Pearson era

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor November 13, 2024

Rowan women’s basketball season is almost underway, as they will play their first game of the regular season on Friday, Nov. 15, against Salisbury. This is head coach Kate Pearson’s second season...

Ella Pennington competes in the backstroke. The junior has been named NJAC Swimmer of the Week two times in a row to start the season. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s swimming falls to Salisbury in first NJAC meet of the season

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor November 13, 2024

In their first New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) meet of the season, Rowan women’s swimming fell to the Seagulls 152-110 and dropped their record to 1-2 on the year. There were still multiple...

Jack Watson competes in the backstroke. Watson won the 100 and 200 backstroke. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming drops to 1-2 after loss to Salisbury

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The Rowan men’s swimming team fell to Salisbury by a final score of 141-121 on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Tony Lisa Natatorium in Glassboro. The loss dropped Rowan’s record to 1-2 on the season. Despite...

Laura Jones competes in a race. Jones is in her senior year with the Profs. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s swimming can’t beat NYU, fall to 1-1 on the young season

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor November 12, 2024

Another Rowan women’s swimming season is underway. The Profs were coming off a season opener victory at Stevens 161-101 on Oct. 12, and hoped to capture another win in their home opener at Tony Lisa...

Khalif Meares rises for a dunk. Meares is just one of the six Profs returning this year. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s basketball gears up for the new season

Robert Warsen, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Rowan men’s basketball will open its season this Saturday, Nov. 9 against Ithaca College at the New York University Tip-Off Classic. With just six returning players, the Profs have a new look, bringing...

Jack Watson competes in a race. Watson was one of two Profs to compete in the NCAA DIII Championships. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Jack Watson and Michael Fracchiolla represent Rowan men’s swim at NCAA Championships

Braijon Williams March 27, 2024

Last week, Rowan had two male swimmers represent the school at the NCAA Division III Championships in Greensboro, NC. It was an honor that senior Jack Watson had gotten last year, but now with Michael...

Ella Pennington competing in the backstroke. The sophomore earned her second consecutive All-American honor for her performance in the NCAA Division III Championships. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Ella Pennington gets an All-American nod following standout NCAA Championship

Andruw Morillo March 27, 2024

Last weekend, Rowan women’s swim competed in the NCAA Division III Championships and placed 35th in a tournament that contained over 40 teams from all across the country. The Profs finished with nine...

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