On Sunday, Sept. 22, the LIU Women’s Soccer team took on reigning Northeast Conference (NEC) champions, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). In their first conference home game, sophomore Stephanie Schubert and senior Grace Henning found the back of the net to defeat the Blue Devils 2-1. Going into conference play,…
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By Jenny L Rivera, Staff Writer Running is not a thing most people prefer to do. However, running 86 to 90 miles per week is the norm for the Fall Fest 2024 5K winner, Hasnae Goulamzi. She is not only a winner for herself, but for her team, her school,…
By Danielle O’Connor, Staff Writer As the calendar hits near October, the season changes to fall. Some people associate fall with the rusty orange color of the leaves and the changing of the weather. . However, sports fans correlate this time of year with the sport deemed “America’s pastime”; baseball.…
By Brendan Kaufman, Staff Writer The 2023-2024 NHL regular season has reached its conclusion and the 16 teams that will be entering the playoffs have been decided. The season was filled with unexpected teams rising from poor performances last season and potential dynasties attempting to build themselves up, all leading…
By Nick Fioravanti, Staff Writer The National Basketball Association wrapped up its regular season on Sunday, April 14 in thrilling fashion. Over in the Western Conference, 11 out of 15 teams had a .500 record or better (meaning they won half or more of their games). The Oklahoma City Thunder…
By Myra Mulongoti, Arts and Entertainment Editor Caitlin Clark has left her imprint on women’s basketball, while simultaneously rewriting the narrative surrounding women’s sports. Her record-breaking collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes at The University of Iowa has been nothing short of legendary. She is the National Collegiate Athletic Association…
By Ella Barrington, Staff Writer Dominic Pieto, a communications major from Cranberry Township, Pa., set a program record on March 22. Striking out 17 batters throughout eight innings, the redshirt junior led the Sharks to a 14-6 victory over the Norfolk State Spartans. “It was kind of just a normal…
By Nick Fioravanti, Staff Writer “When I look back at eight hundred [wins], it reminds me of all the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with here and how lucky I’ve been to be able to do this,” Softball Coach Roy Kortmann said. Roy Kortmann doesn’t view the game…
By Jack Levy, Staff Writer The UFC will be holding its landmark 300th pay-per-view event this Saturday. UFC 300 will host two championship bouts to finish a stacked fight card. Early prelims start at 6 p.m. and include eight fights with some big names that make for an exciting buildup…
By Lauren Ritirato, Staff Writer Anthony D’Alesio made LIU Wrestling history as the first athlete to secure a spot in the Division 1 NCAA Championship. D’Alesio is a junior Sports Management major coming from Youngstown, Ohio, and competes in the 184 lb weight class. Before he donned the blue and…