With a summer of off-season workouts and training camp over, the Hawks are finally back on the football field for the start of the 2013 season. However, this season will have a different feel and look to the schedule.
Sports
Hawks Lose Second Straight, Fall to Liberty 45-15
The University’s football team continued their losing streak this weekend at Lynchburg, VA as they fell to the Big South’s Liberty Flames, 45-15.
Don’t You (Forget About Me) | Ed Morlock’s Senior Goodbye
When I first arrived at MU in September 2009, I wasn’t happy. Just about every weekend included a 75-minute drive to Maple Shade Friday afternoon, and a 75-minute drive to West Long Branch Sunday night.
Baseball Takes Three of Four From Sacred Heart
The baseball team won three games out of four against Northeast Conference opponent the Sacred Heart Pioneers in West Long Branch this past weekend. The team collectively scored 37 runs off 50 hits in the series.
Softball Finishes Regular Season With Sweep of SFU
The Hawks ended their final Northeast Conference regular season on Sunday by sweeping the home double-header against the Saint Francis University Red Flash, blanking them 6-0 and 7-0 respectively; going into the playoffs on a three-game win streak. Pitchers Lauren Sulick and Jordan Barnett pitched complete game shutouts earning them both their eleventh wins of the season.
Second Straight NEC Crown for Women’s Lacrosse
The top-seeded Hawks won their second consecutive Northeast Conference (NEC) title over the weekend with wins against Mount St. Mary’s and Bryant. Senior defender Gianna D’Urso was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, leading a defense that allowed 8.5 goals over the weekend and she cause three turnovers.
Jesse Steele Signs Pro Deal
Senior basketball star Jesse Steele is adding his name to a growing list of athletes making it to the big leagues. Steele has recently signed a professional contract to play in his native Dominican Republic.
Baseball Stands at 14-6, Second in NEC
MU Baseball split a four-game series this weekend as they were hosted by Northeast Conference rivals Farleigh Dickinson. MU compiled 26 runs off 35 hits in the series and currently post a 23-16 record (14-6 NEC).
Softball Splits with Temple, Sweeps Mount St. Mary’s
The softball team went 3-1 last week against the Temple Owls and Mount St. Mary’s.
Ed Waite Takes His Talents to Kessler Field
From the court to the gridiron, MU senior Ed Waite has begun his transition from power forward to wide receiver. After spring practices had already begun for MU football, Waite decided he’d like to try his hand at football, a sport he hasn’t played since his sophomore year of high school.