Women’s Basketball Knocks off Undefeated Owls
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
The Chargers were able to take down the undefeated Southern Connecticut Owls 67-54. The win moves the Chargers to 5-2 on the season and 1-2 in the NE-10 Conference. New Haven was led by senior Alexandria Kerr who posted a game-high 31 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 68 percent from the field. The cha...
Bailey’s Career Night Downs Southern Connecticut
Zachary Pincince, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
The University of New Haven’s men’s basketball team took their undefeated record across the street in a matchup with Southern Connecticut State University. A passionate rivalry between the teams created an intense environment in James Moore Field House Wednesday night. The Chargers fell behind early ...
Should College Athletes Get Paid?
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion & Editorials, Sports
Over the past few years, college athletics have been receiving more attention by sports media. The intensity and competitiveness between teams outweigh any rivalry that teams in professional sports have to offer. Between the teams and fan base, it is constantly growing. This has brought more aware...
No Home For The Holidays For Athletes
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Filed under Sports, Student Life
When most students pack their bags and head home for the holidays, student-athletes are usually left behind to find other ways to enjoy the season. Even though the doors to the dorms are locked and the campus is closed, athletes might not have the opportunity to head home for the holidays because of gam...
Women’s Basketball Goes 2-1 in Puerto Rico Clasico
Chris DiGeronimo, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
Women’s basketball escaped the frigid weather over Thanksgiving weekend, as they traveled to tropical Puerto Rico to participate in the Puerto Rico Clasico. The team went 2-1 over the three-game tournament, and defeated Puerto Rico-Bayamon and Upper Iowa before losing to Central Oklahoma. The Ch...
Men’s Basketball Remains on Top
Anthony Gangemi, Contributing Writer
November 28, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports, Uncategorized
After beginning their season with three straight blow-out victories, the New Haven Men’s Basketball team (4-0) squeaked by a pesky Concordia (2-3) team by a score of 74-70. Sophomore Derrick Rowland capped another all- around game with two clutch free throws in the final seconds to secure the Chargers ...
Football Falls For the Last Time
Chris DiGeronimo, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
Football hosted Slippery Rock University in the NCAA Division II Second Round on Saturday, Nov. 24. The game did not go as planned for the Chargers, who were defeated 59-20. This is the program’s worst loss since they were defeated by Southern Connecticut State 54-20 in 2009. Slippery Rock came ou...
Women’s Basketball Falls to Adelphi
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
Women’s basketball snapped their two-game winning streak after falling to Adelphi, Saturday Nov. 17, 65-59. It was a hard-fought battle for the Chargers as they went back and forth in a game that included 11 lead changes. The biggest lead was held by the Chargers when they were up by 10 in the f...
Volleyball Loses in East Region Semifinal
Zachary Pincince, Contributing Writer
November 20, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
The Chargers volleyball team hosted the NCAA East Regional tournament this past weekend and was awarded the number one seed. On Thursday, the Chargers took on the eighth-seeded Saint Anselm Hawks. The Chargers have seen a lot of Saint Anselm recently, having beat them in a close 3-2 match to close ...
Chargers Win NCAA Playoff Thriller
Chris DiGeronimo, Sports Editor
November 20, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
New Haven returned to the NCAA playoffs for the first time in six seasons, and they arrived with a vengeance by defeating three-seeded West Chester in a 35-28 shootout on Saturday. After a 17-13 loss in the NE-10 Championship to LIU Post last weekend, the Chargers came out to prove that loss was...
Men’s Basketball Drops Exhibition at Seton Hall
Anthony Gangemi, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
On Friday, New Haven basketball kicked off their 2018-2019 season with an exhibition match against Division 1 opponent, Seton Hall. After a promising finish to last season, the Chargers have high expectations this year, and they are projected to finish second in the Southwest Division in the Northeast-10 Co...
Reviewing Field Hockey’s Second Season
Ethan Cardona, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
The second official season is now in the books for Charger field hockey, following a 6-0 loss to Southern New Hampshire Tuesday. The team finishes the year with a record 2-15, which is a huge first step for a program only in its second season and comprised of 14 freshmen on a 17-player roster. “We...
Football Loses in NE-10 Championship
Kenny Sorrentino, Business Manager
November 14, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
The New Haven Chargers football team came up one yard short at LIU Post on Saturday, Nov. 10, in the NE10 Championship, as they lost 17-14. The first quarter consisted of a quick New Haven three-and-out followed by a Pioneers turnover on downs. The Chargers had a long drive of 11 plays and nearl...
What to Expect from Women’s Basketball
Chris DiGeronimo, Sports Editor
November 11, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
The calendar has flipped to November which can only mean one thing, it’s basketball season! The women’s basketball program will get a fresh start this as they welcome new coach Deborah Buff. Buff takes on leadership of the program following a seven- year stint with Wheeling Jesuit University, in ...
Chargers Fall to St. Anselm in NE-10 Quarter Final
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Charger Athletics, Sports
The Chargers took a tough loss at home to St. Anselm on Tuesday as they were swept in three sets, knocking them out of the NE-10 Tournament. The Chargers entered the tournament as the number one seed. The Chargers now fall to 25-5 on the season as they await the NCAA selection show on Sunday Nov. ...