As the basketball season approaches, it’s hard not to focus on the lingering problem centered in professional basketball right now. The National Basketball Association, currently in a lockout because of conflicts between the league and the player’s union, has a lot of repercussions in NCAA basketball. First off, a significant amount of media attention will be jolted at the NCAA because of a lack of NBA developments. This is a dream come true for college fans looking for broader national media attention.
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Men’s Soccer Wins Back-to-Back Games in Shut Out Fashion
As the soccer season dwindles to an end, the men’s team continues to show their dominance over the conference. The Hawks hosted two opponents this weekend: the Quinnipiac Bobcats on Friday and St. Francis College on Sunday. With both games being conference games and the playoffs approaching, the team did not hesitate to start off the games in complete control.
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An Inside Look at Freshmen in College Football
Barely three months out of high school and already your number’s being called. The lights are cast down, the pressure is set on your shoulders and the beaming eyes of 80,000 spectators monitor your every move. Third and long…better hope coach draws up a play that will get the first down, if not there will be some hell to pay as a media frenzy ensues and immediately questions about talent level arise. What could possibly be the scenario?
“MAC Madness” Set to Fire Up Fans for Upcoming Basketball Season
With the fall athletic season more than halfway over, winter sports have begun practice and are gearing up for the upcoming season. This winter, the University will see the debuts of two new head basketball coaches for both the men’s and women’s team, in King Rice and Jenny Palmateer. Since there is no 6:00 am game this year, the University will be hosting “MAC Madness” on Friday October 21 at the Mac.
Soccer Team Defeats FDU in Double Overtime, but Falls to Sacred Heart
Sometimes things are worth the wait. This statement proves to be true in the men’s soccer team match against Farleigh Dickinson on Friday.
Football Team Ends Two Game Skid by Defeating Bryant 40-35
The Hawks went on the road and picked up a win in a high scoring affair against Bryant, 4035. Monmouth improves to 33 on the season, and 21 in NEC play.
Field Hockey Extends Winning Streak to Six Straight Games
The field hockey team added two more wins to their record this past weekend, improving to a record of 124(40).
Football Teams Suffers Second Straight Loss at the Hands of Colgate University
The Hawks lost their second home game in a row this week against Colgate, falling to 23 on the season.
Field Hockey Team on Four Game Winning Streak
The field hockey team added two more wins to their slate this past weekend. The Hawks had two road matchups against Bryant University and Siena College.
Men’s Soccer Knocks Off Bryant With a 2-0 Victory
The Monmouth Hawks men’s soccer team has improved their overall record to 83 with a win over the Bryant Bulldogs this past weekend. Just like the men have been doing for most of the season, they once again dominated the field early on in the game.