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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...

Megan Jacobi, center, gets ready to hit the ball in a game earlier this year. Photo / Multimedia Editor Christian A Browne.

Volleyball taking it day by day leading into NJACs

Cory Hartbatkin October 23, 2019

With the season winding down, the Profs are currently in an excellent position. Despite the 14-14 record on the season, the Profs took care of business in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)...

The volleyball team celebrating in a game earlier this year. Photo / Multimedia Editor Christian A Browne

Volleyball topples NJAC rivals to jump to second in the standings

Cory Hartbatkin October 9, 2019

After struggling the week earlier, the Rowan volleyball team turned things around with a huge win against Montclair State last week, winning 3-1 and raising their New Jersey Athletic Conference record...

Megan Jacobi (center) fired up during an NJAC victory against Ramapo on September 25, 2019. Photo / Multimedia Editor Christian A Browne

Volleyball ready to bounce back after three game skid

Cory Hartbatkin September 25, 2019

After a strong performance at the Swarthmore College Quad that included wins against University of Redlands and Arcadia University, the Profs volleyball team has hit a snag in the road. The Brown...

Rowan women's volleyball takes on Kean University in an NJAC matchup on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - Staff Photographer/Dyone Payne

How sweep it is! Volleyball routs Rutgers-Camden to secure first-round bye in NJAC Tournament

Jaiden Campana October 23, 2018

Just one year after squeezing into the postseason as a five-seed, the Rowan volleyball team has earned a first-round bye in the 2018 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship Tournament. The...

Jamie Shirtz, Emma Cormican, Megan Jacobi and Alaina Santacroce answer questions for The Whit. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Q & A with the Rowan volleyball team

John DeBenedictis October 2, 2018

Check out this fun Q & A with the Rowan volleyball team! What are some of your weird food combinations?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS-CYFxgnGY For comments/questions about this story, email...

Rowan Women's volleyball plays Lebanon Vallley College in the first match of the Profs Tri-Match, on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

After a three-game slump, volleyball wins crucial NJAC matchup against Montclair

Jaiden Campana September 26, 2018

A clean sweep at Ramapo College brought Rowan volleyball to an even 1-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference and to 10-4 for the season last Thursday. Two days later, they were heartbroken by William...

Head coach Deana Jespersen shares a moment with her team before a game at the Profs Invitational this year. The team is 10-4 on the season. Staff Photographer/Ray Baldassari

For the Rowan volleyball team, it’s all about enjoying the ride

John DeBenedictis September 19, 2018

The rare secret formula for success is a coveted, although abstract,` prize in the sports community. However, fifth year head coach Deana Jespersen seems to have found it for the Rowan volleyball team...

Juniors Jamie Shirtz and  Erin Keegan go up for a block earlier this year during the Profs Invitational. Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan volleyball’s season comes to an end against Montclair State University

Jaryd Leady November 1, 2017

The women’s volleyball team had their season come to a close against Montclair State University on Tuesday night in the first round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Rowan lost in four sets...

Sophomore captain Megan Jacobi goes up for an outside attack against Cabrini University on Friday. Jacobi has 228 kills on the year. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Volleyball secures NJAC playoff bid with win over NJCU, host three in a row

Jaryd Leady October 11, 2017

A tough week could have possibly ruined the goal for the women's volleyball season.  Rowan was focused on getting home court advantage in the playoffs in hopes to use the energy from the home fans to...

Sophomore setter Katelyn Paxton sets freshman outside hitter Lauren Horbacewicz on a one-ball during the Profs Invitational. Rowan would go 3-1 in the weekend tournament. - Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan volleyball goes 3-1 at Invitational, sweep Rutgers-Newark in NJAC opener

Jaryd Leady September 13, 2017

Year-in and year-out, teams take a look back on previous seasons in order to better themselves for the upcoming campaign that knocks on the door. It’s easy to see at first-glance that this journey seamed...

Volleyball takes first conference loss, now 3-12 overall

Jaiden Campana September 28, 2016

Inconsistent play has brought the Rowan women’s volleyball team to a 3-12 overall record and a 2-1 record in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The Profs latest loss came when the took on conference...

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