The Hawks’ football team’s pursuit of their first Big South win will have to wait another week after falling to the Liberty Flames, 34-24. With their third straight loss, the Hawks’ record drops to 5-4 (0-3 in Big South) while the Flames improve to 7-3 (3-0 in Big South).
Sports
SIDE LINES: 11/12/14
The men’s basketball team kicked off their season with a 84-72 win over Wesley College in an exhibition contest.
Field Hockey Wins League Title: First Time Since 2000
The field hockey team had a weekend for the books on So Sweet A Cat Field. The Hawks faced two conference contenders, Siena College and Bryant University, both crucial games needed to solidify first place in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). On Friday, the Hawks defeated the Siena Saints 9-1 and on Sunday, they topped the Bryant Bulldogs 4-0 to celebrate ‘senior day.’ The victories put them at a new MAAC record of 4-1, making them the 2014 regular season MAAC champions.
Football Still Seeks First Big South Win
The Hawk’s football team was shutout by the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 27-0, on Saturday at a rain soaked Kessler Field. With the loss, MU drops to 5-3 (0-2 in the Big South) while Charleston Southern improves to 6-3 (1-2 in the Big South).
Surfers Know the True Meaning of Wanderlust
Surfers are a spontaneous breed. The thrill of travel and the excitement of a new surf break spark anxious joy in surfers wherever they are. Two weekends ago, my friends and I succumbed to the lure of wanderlust.
Men’s Soccer Fighting for Playoff Spot
The men’s soccer team currently finds themselves in the midst of an extremely close race to qualify for this year’s MAAC Championships. After earning one win and one tie this past week, the Hawks currently hold a 7-3-6 overall record, and 3-1-5 record in conference.
Cross Country Hosts MAAC Championship
In their second year as members of the conference, the University’s cross country team was host to the MAAC Championships on Friday Oct.31. Fortunately for the Hawks, they faced no hefty travelling as the race was held at their home course in Holmdel, NJ.
SIDE LINES: 11/5/14
The University bowling team began their 2014 season this past weekend at the FDU Jamboree in North Brunswick, NJ. The Hawks finished 17 out of 26 teams with seven wins and seven loses on the tournament.
Meet Morris
The Hawks’ football team, going through somewhat of a re-creation as they enter a new conference, is clicking on all cylinders. Up to this point, the Hawks are 5-2, the first time they have been this successful since 2006 when they were members, and champions, of their recently departed Northeast Conference (NEC).
Women’s Soccer Win MAAC Title
The women’s soccer team clinched the regular season MAAC title this past week after improving to 8-1 in conference play with two victories.