Sam Tapper — Sports Writer On the court, he is a big man — a presence in the paint. Off the court, he is a student who takes pride in his academics. Regardless of where he is, men’s basketball forward Greg Jones comes to the university bringing energy and motivation. Jones hails from the Bronx, N.Y., growing up on Taylor
Read moreColumn by Sam Tapper — Sports Writer With all the hype and commotion of their annual ‘First Night’ festivities now in the past, it is finally time to start looking ahead to college basketball season up at the University of Connecticut. Last year was the Huskies’ first year with head coach Dan Hurley at the helm, and though they finished
Read moreSam Tapper — Sports Writer After a disappointing 2018-19 season where the Owls finished under .500, the women’s basketball team’s season is right around the corner, and their sights are set on a more successful year. The Owls finished with a record of 14-15 last year, and their season came to an early end in the first round of the
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Kevin Crompton – Sports Editor Career nights from freshman guard Ulyen Coleman and junior guard Isaiah McLeod propelled the Owls in matching their highest scoring barrage this season. SCSU men’s basketball knocked off cross-town rival UNH last Wednesday night for the second time this season with a final score of 94-75. The last time the Owls scored 94 points in
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Matt Gad – Sports Writer With only four regular season games left, Southern came into Saturday hoping to improve on their recent winning ways, but Saint Rose came to play. A see-saw affair, the Golden Knights were able to secure their 21st win of the season, and their 13th in-conference, by a final margin of 72-70. “We came out sluggish,”
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Matt Gad – Sports Writer The annual Women and Girls In Sport Day was held at Southern Saturday, Jan. 30 at Moore Field House. The event is a long running tradition, according to assistant athletic director Michael Kobylanski, for Southern’s female athletes to inspire the younger generation. “We have been doing this event for almost 20 years now,” Kobylanski said.
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Matt Gad – Sports Writer Kate Lynch’s Southern Owls won three straight games before falling to Bentley University Jan. 29. This was the Owls’ first loss since Jan. 18, giving them a 9-12 record overall. Despite Taylor McLaughlin’s 22 points in 40 minutes, the longest out of anyone in the building, Southern lost 70-67. Their conference record dropped to 5-9.
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