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By Gregory Patuto | Published March 18, 2017 Kean University’s softball team spent their spring break in Kissimmee, Florida and their plays on the field were hotter than the weather there. The team spent 10 days in Florida where they went 9-1 during the rebel spring games. While their main focus was playing softball, they did have some down time. […]
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By Sara Ridgway | Published March 3, 2017 The men’s volleyball team battled against several nationally ranked teams while travelling to New England on two separate occasions. The team’s record currently stands at 11-6, with four of their losses coming from on-the-road competitions. On Fri. Feb. 3, 2017, the team embarked on their journey to Massachusetts where the team faced #1 ranked […]
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By Craig Epstein | Published March 7, 2017 Kean University’s women’s basketball team suffered a loss of 77-71 in their semi-final match-up against Rutgers-Newark on Feb 22. Throughout the game, Kean led the Scarlet Raiders, but fell short in the fourth quarter leaving the team disappointed. However, the loss will be a motivation for next season. “I am very proud […]
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By Brittany Pavlichko | Published March 3, 2017 For 18 consecutive seasons, head softball coach Margie Acker will be returning to Kean University in addition to four new players on the team. Some of the new faces on the field will include freshman infielder Julia Stasil and Tatiana Yourstone, Pitcher and outfielder Taryn DiGiacomo and transfer pitcher and infielder Jacqueline Riley. Stasil […]
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By Craig Epstein | Published Feb 8, 2017 After coming off of a junior year where she was named an NCAA Division III All-American, senior superstar Dana Knapp looks to keep the ball rolling. In 2016, Knapp not only clocked a school-record ten home runs, but she also led the NJAC in slugging percentage. This is one of many reasons as […]
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By : Brittany Pavlichko | Published Feb 8, 2017 When Leslie LaFronz, field hockey head coach overheard Margie Acker, head softball coach at Kean University tell her about her brother’s son who has a brain tumor, LaFronz took it upon herself to join together with the Kean athletics to raise money. “Do not take anything for granted, enjoy every moment you […]
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By Sara Ridgway | Published Feb 8, 2017 Starting their season with a bang, the Kean men’s volleyball team is currently 7-2 after defeating the seventh ranked team in the nation, Nazareth College. Currently ranked at ten in the country, the team is projected to capture the Skyline Conference title for the sixth consecutive season. The team returned to campus […]
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By: Craig Epstein | Published Dec. 12, 2016 For the second year in a row, a Kean University women’s volleyball player received the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Rookie of the Year award. Jesse Larkin, a native of California and freshman, finished the season second in the league with a .333 hitting percentage and averaged 1.01 blocks per set. She […]
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By Sara Ridgway The men’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA Tournament after a two week hiatus from the 2016 season. When the team fell short of reaching the NJAC Playoff Tournament, the season seemed to be over. But little would they know that two weeks after handing in their jerseys, their equipment would be returned to them in order […]
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By Estefani Hernandez | Published Nov. 10, 2016 The Kean University Men’s soccer team ended their season with an overall record of 14-5-1 after a tie with Ramapo College, falling short of making the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) playoffs. Head Coach, John Velasco emphasizes the importance of always keeping the main goal in mind which is staying motivated. Starting […]
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