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Pioneers Double Up Owls

David Otero Editor-In-Chief     On Saturday, Sept. 14 the LIU Post football team defeated the Southern Connecticut State University Owls (0-2) by a final score of 24-12. Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Laurino starred in the home opener for the Pioneers (2-0) as he threw for over 200 yards and…

Men’s Soccer in Sweden: Social Elements Equals Success?

Maxime Devillaz Staff Writer The LIU Post soccer players had great expectations for their trip to Sweden during their preseason. The citizens of Malmoe encountered 25 American soccer players, biking around town. Men’s soccer Head Coach Andreas Lindberg had difficulties in believing it. “This feels unreal to me. I have…

Sports You Didn’t Know Existed: Kabaddi

Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer Do you have a bunch of friends just sitting around and a big open space that you don’t use? Tired of the regular Frisbee games and want something more challenging? Try a round of Kabaddi. My favorite part of writing this column is to learn how to…

Coach Casey Jets to Niagara

David Otero Sports Editor Niagara University announced the hiring of Chris Casey to become their next men’s basketball head coach on Monday, April 22. Last season, Casey guided the Pioneers to an 18-9 record. Over his three-year stay at LIU Post he brought a winning attitude as shown by his 62- 25…

Pioneers Tame Golden Lions

Christian Arnold Staff Writer A four-goal third quarter helped propel the men’s lacrosse team to a 9-5 win over the Dowling Golden Lions on Saturday, April 20. This victory over the Golden Lions moves the Pioneers to a 9-2 overall record and a 5-1 East Coast Conference record. It was LIU…

Equestrains Exemplify Excellence

David Otero Sports Editor Whether it is in a competition or contributing to a local rescue, LIU Post’s equestrian team has demonstrated the ability to put its best foot forward. Recently, the team participated in Project Sage Horse Rescue, which is a non-profit organization that rescues horses from going to slaughter.…

Men’s Lacrosse Falls to #1-ranked Mercyhurst

Christian Arnold  Assistant Sports Editor The Pioneers men’s lacrosse team took the number one ranked Mercyhurst Lakers to the edge, but could not pull out a win on Saturday, April 13. LIU Post lead 13-10 going into the final ten minutes of the fourth quarter, but the Lakers mounted a…

Sports You Didn’t Know Existed: Mutton Busting

Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer Little League baseball is probably great for young kids, but for a more thrilling experience for your son; sign him up for mutton busting. Country singer Merle Haggard gives you good advice in the song, “Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” but…

Men’s Lax Smacks Dominican 18-1

Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor LIU Post’s men’s lacrosse team had 12 different players score in their 18-1 drubbing of the Dominican College Chargers on Saturday, April 6. The Pioneers quickly opened up the scoring, as senior attacker Justin Patter- son scored the Pioneers first goal at 11:40. Two minutes later,…

Former Head Basketball Coach Passes Away

Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor Tom Galeazzi, a former C.W. Post men’s basketball head coach in the Hall of Fame, passed away on Saturday, April 6. Galeazzi spent 25 years at the helm of the Pioneers’ men’s basketball team, and over that span he owned a record of 466-260. He also…