When you think of basketball and Monmouth University, a name that brings those two together is Robert Alexander Blackwell, Jr., also known as Alex Blackwell, who wore number 32 for the Hawks. His name is written all over the Monmouth University record books. He was born on June 27, 1970, and is from Toms River, […]
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Monmouth Head Football Coach, Kevin Callahan, is Named Longest-Tenured Active Division I Coach in the Country
The longest-tenured active Division I head football coach in the country is no other than our very own Kevin Callahan. Coach Callahan played football himself as a part of the defensive line for the University of Rochester from 1975 to 1976. His coaching career started very shortly after he began coaching as a graduate assistant […]
Women’s Bowling Prepare for Fourth Competition this Season
Monmouth’s Women’s Bowling team started off their season last month in Orlando, Florida, where they finished 11th out of the 18 schools competing. The Hawks kicked off the weekend of Oct. 27 with a 962-876 win over Texas Southern and later went on to advance against Alabama A&M 887-850. In the last matchup of Friday, […]
Women’s Basketball: Start of the Season
As Monmouth’s Women’s Basketball team season kicks into gear, Monmouth has gone up against some challenging competitors. Winning two home games as well as losing two home and away games, the Women’s Basketball team has surely kept fans on their toes thus far. From their quick and smart passes to their equally powerful teamwork on […]
Monmouth Hawks Recognized for Efforts This Football Season
Monmouth Football closed out their 2023 season with an unfortunate loss to UAlbany on Saturday, Nov. 18. Despite the way the season ended for the Hawks, there is much to be proud of coming off the 2023 season including the exceptional performances of many players. Wide receiver Dymere Miller had a season for the record […]
Men’s Basketball Loses Home Opener vs. Princeton
Monmouth Men’s Basketball (1-2) played in their home opener this past Saturday, Nov. 18, at OceanFirst Bank Center where they took on the undefeated Princeton Tigers (4-0). The Hawks battled to stay competitive throughout the game, but ultimately could not get the job done at home, resulting in an 82-57 road victory for the Princeton […]
Women’s Basketball Claim First Home Win Of The Season
The same night that Monmouth Women’s Basketball hung their 2023 CAA Championship banner, efforts from the Hawks led Monmouth to their first win at home against St. John’s. Just a few days prior, Women’s Basketball opened their season at Rutgers on Nov. 6 and fell short by just five points, 51-56, but looked ahead to […]
Men’s Soccer Team Falls Short After Great Season
After an incredible season with many ups and downs, the Monmouth University Men’s Soccer Team unfortunately lost to Hofstra University in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Championship game.On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 11, the Hawks flew into battle at Hofstra University to play in the CAA Championship game. The first half was tough on […]
Football Falls Short in Last Home Game
The Monmouth Hawks record stands at 4-6 after a close game against the New Hampshire Wildcats (5-5). On Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m., the Monmouth Hawks held their annual Hero Day along with their Senior Recognition that celebrated their last home game of the season at Kessler Stadium. Though the Hawks racked up a […]
Men’s Basketball Prevails at WVU
Monmouth Men’s Basketball (1-1) took a trip down to West Virginia University to take on the Mountaineers (1-1) this past Friday, Nov. 11. The Hawks shocked many in the world of college basketball as they stormed into the WVU Coliseum and pulled off a thrilling 73-65 upset victory over the Mountaineers. The Hawks’ efforts were […]