By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a loss on Wednesday at the hands of Merrimack College, the Pioneers came out firing against Assumption College on Saturday, Sept. 12, outshooting their opponents 23-2. Even though they tallied more shots, the Pioneers found themselves down a goal near halftime. Senior forward…
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By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Trailing by 12 points midway through the fourth quarter, the football team used its late-game heroics to mount an impressive comeback against East Stroudsburg University on Sept. 3, at Eller-Martin Stadium in East Stroudsburg, Pa. In his Pioneer debut, junior quarterback Jeff Kidd paved…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a loss to Merrimack College earlier in the week, the Pioneers looked to respond against Stonehill College on Saturday, Sept. 12. After a scoreless 45 minutes, LIU grabbed the lead courtesy of a goal by senior forward Susanne Vistnes. Less than ten minutes later,…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor The field hockey team opened up its 2015 season at home against Bentley University on Saturday, Sept. 12, and gutted out a thrilling 3-2 victory on overtime. After a quick goal by Bentley at the 3:26 mark, the Pioneers found themselves behind in the game…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor The Pioneers served up their weekend quartet of games on Friday, Sept. 11, against Salem International College and Shepherd University. The Green Machine cruised to victories in both matches as they won 3-0 and 3-1 respectively. Sophomore outside-hitter Danielle Valenza recorded six kills and seven…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Pioneers earned their first win of season, beating St. Thomas Aquinas College 7-2. The Pioneers won all three matches in doubles play, led by seniors Didi Fatchikova and Lucie Chrastecka. The seniors also led the way in singles play, winning in…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Wednesday, Apr. 22, the women’s lacrosse team suffered their first loss in over a month to the no. 15 ranked Golden Rams from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Their 11-10 loss ended a nine game winning streak for the Pioneers. The Pioneers found themselves…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Steve Gruse is a senior Physical and Health Education major hailing from New Fairfield, Connecticut. Gruse is one of the key defenders for the men’s lacrosse team and has helped LIU Post jump to No. five overall in the Division II rankings. Q: As…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a doubleheader sweep of Pace University on Thursday, April 16, the softball team continued its winning ways against St. Thomas Aquinas College on Saturday, April 18, taking both games in enemy territory. In the first game, both sides seemed to struggle at the…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor On Saturday, April 18, the women’s lacrosse team (12-2) clinched a playoff berth with a 13-5 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas College on Senior Day at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville, N.Y. The hosts locked up the No. one seed in the…