BY ANTHONY CAVARRETTASTAFF WRITER The men’s lacrosse team had a turbulent day against Wagner College on Saturday, Feb. 15. Despite a comeback in the fourth quarter, the Sharks lost the non-conference game with a score of 9-8 in overtime. The Sharks had a rough start to the game and went…
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BY LEAH ARROYO STAFF WRITER More than 102 million viewers tuned in to watch Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, Feb. 2. In this year’s faceoff, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers went head-to-head for the title of Super Bowl Champions. One of the millions of viewers was…
BY JASON GLICKMAN STAFF WRITER The men’s basketball team defeated the first place Merrimack Warriors in a conference game on Saturday, Feb. 8, walking away victorious in overtime with a score of 67-64. In addition to that, it was a record-breaking day for LIU, as three Sharks hit career marks…
BY ELISE PERSON STAFF WRITER Paula Bergström, women’s ice hockey freshman defender, was recently named to the Swedish National Team. The team will play in the Euro Hockey Tour playoffs in Sweden from Wednesday, Feb. 5 to Saturday Feb. 8. The Euro Hockey Tour is a tournament that prepares teams…
BY ANDREW SCARPACIASST. SPORTS EDITOR The baseball team is ready to kick off their inaugural season, with their first game being played in Spartanburg, SC on Friday, Feb. 14 against the Spartans of University of South Carolina Upstate. Head Coach Dan Pirillo, former head coach for Brooklyn Blackbirds, will lead…
BY TIANA ONOSTAFF WRITER The women’s lacrosse team currently puts together the final pieces to prepare for, what they hope will be, a successful season. The 2020 spring season will be the first time the team competes in the Division I North Eastern Conference as the Sharks, and for some…
BY ELISE PERSONSTAFF WRITER The women’s rugby team is looking for new team members. Head Coach Colleen Doherty will hold informational meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 5.30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 12.30 p.m. The meetings will provide details about tryout dates, as well as introduce both new…
BY ANTHONY CAVARRETTASTAFF WRITER The women’s ice hockey team won their final regular home game of the inaugural season with a score of 7-1 against Post University on Friday, Feb. 1. The Sharks dominated the entire contest, outshooting the Eagles of Post University 67 to 39, with 45 to 24…
By Jason GlickmanStaff Writer The Sharks women’s basketball team defeated the Red Flash from Saint Francis University 71-53 inside the Steinberg Wellness Center on Monday, Jan. 27. It was an all-around team effort from the Sharks, as three players finished with double digit points, including sophomore guard Brandy Thomas who…
By Ida Ynner LagerqvistPhoto and Sports Editor Athletic Director Dr. William Martinov announced to the LIU community on Wednesday,Jan. 22. that Collin Audley would take over as head coach for the women’s soccer team,replacing Eleri Earnshaw, who was dismissed from her position in November 2019. “There is a lot you…