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Kristiina Castagnola celebrates. Castagnola scored the first goal against John Hopkins Saturday night. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2022. - Photo / Joey Nicolo

Rowan Field Hockey Takes Down No. 2 Team in the Country, Johns Hopkins

Sam Prince September 14, 2022

The Rowan University Field Hockey team shocked all of Division III Athletics by upsetting the No. 2 school in the division, Johns Hopkins University, on their home turf with a final score of 2-1 on Saturday,...

Rowan's Kristiina Castagnola going around two Kean defenders during the NJAC Championship game. Castagnola would score the game-winning goal last Saturday to win the Championship for Rowan. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Field Hockey Gears up for the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament

Kayla Rundstrom November 10, 2021

Don’t worry, Rowan University field hockey is not done yet. In a way, they have only just begun. The Profs will begin their play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III...

Rowan's Kristiina Castagnola and her teammates celebrating after her game winning  goal in the NJAC Championship game. Castagnola's goal in overtime was the only goal of the night from either team as Rowan would win 1-0. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Field Hockey Emerges Victorious with Championship-Winning Goal from Castagnola

Gianna Malgieri November 9, 2021

What’s better than an unassisted game-winning championship goal in overtime? On Saturday night, the Rowan field hockey team clinched the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championship game 1-0...

Rowan's Kristiina Castagnola bringing the ball up the field in a game earlier this season. Castagnola would earn her 100th point of her career in Rowan's 7-1 victory on Wednesday night. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Field Hockey’s Seniors all Play a Part in Their 7-1 Victory over Elizabethtown

Kayla Rundstrom October 27, 2021

Rowan University field hockey emerged victorious against Elizabethtown College 7-1 on Senior Night this Wednesday, Oct. 27. Several senior Profs were honored before the game, including forward Kristiina...

Rowan's Kristiina Castagnola hitting the ball down the field in a game earlier this season. Castagnola would score the winning goal in their game on Tuesday against TCNJ. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Field Hockey Wins in Overtime Against TCNJ

Kayla Rundstrom October 6, 2021

Rowan University field hockey defeated The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in overtime 1-0 on Tuesday with 47 seconds left. Forward Kristiina Castagnola had the game winning goal as the overtime clock...

Rowan's Kristiina Castagnola moving the ball up the field during the game against Ursinus College last Thursday. Castagnola has scored four goals this season so far. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Field Hockey hopes to build off their 2-0 start

Kayla Rundstrom September 8, 2021

The Rowan University field hockey team is back in action again after not playing in almost two years in what is an exciting time for all of Rowan athletics. After a cancelled 2020 fall season due to...

Kristiina Castagnola on the sidelines during a game. Castagnola was named one of the captains for the 2020 season. - Photo / Miguel Martinez

Field Hockey’s Kristiina Castagnola’s Journey to Team Captain

Kayla Rundstrom September 30, 2020

She transferred to a new school. Then she racked up huge points for her new team. Then she picked up some high honors for herself as an athlete and as a student. Then she was named captain. And she...

Kristiina Castagnola (left), Megan Jacobi (center) and Darielle Cross (right) speak to a room full of young girls at the Lead Her Forward clinic about the impact that playing sports has had on them. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Vince Scian/ Sports Editor

Rowan Athletics hosts “Lead Her Forward” clinic for young girls

Brianna Mac Kay February 12, 2020

Rowan University rounded out their celebration of Girls & Women in Sports Day with one more campus event on Saturday. After a week of events that gave students the opportunity to hear from some...

Michelle Andre coaching during a game last season. Photo/ Multimedia Editor Dyone Payne.

Field hockey’s season ended early in the NCAA tournament

Felix Veletanga November 20, 2019

Three months ago, Rowan University’s field hockey team wanted two things: first, win the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) title, and second, claiming a National Collegiate Athletic Association...

The field hockey team lines up before a game this year. Photo / Multimedia Editor Dyone Payne.

Field hockey loses an NJAC match, upset but not worried

Felix Veletanga October 16, 2019

It seems Rowan’s head coach, Michelle Andre, was correct when she said the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) was “one of the toughest conferences out there.”   With the Profs eyeing a repeat...

Molly Gorczyca is introduced on "Molly's Detour" night. Photo / Multimedia Editor Dyone Payne.

Field hockey fights for Molly, tops Stockton 8-2

Felix Veletanga October 10, 2019

Wednesday night was rainy, cold, and all around miserable. But it was perfect. Perfect because it beautifully captured the spirit of the evening. Conditions were miserable but the team persevered...

The field hockey team celebrates a win last season. - Photo / Multimedia Editor Dyone Payne

Field hockey beats Stevenson 7-2, remains undefeated

Darrion Romulus September 22, 2019

In the words of the great Vince Lombardi, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” With Rowan extending their undefeated record to 6-0 with a 7-2 wire to wire win over Stevenson University...

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