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Pioneers Begin Perfect in ECC Play

David Otero The LIU Post men’s baseball team has opened the season perfectly within East Coast Conference play after defeating the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, March 21st, and sweeping a double-header against Queens College on Saturday, March 24th. After losing six of seven games in Winter Park, Florida, the…

Solid Finish For Pioneer Swimming

Heather Norris The LIU Post women’s swim team spent much of its 2012 Spring Break in Texas, participating in the four day NCAA Championship meet from March 14th-17th. At the meet, a number of Post swimmers walked away with both All-American recognition and new school records. The Pioneers finished their…

Pioneers Fall Just Short in NCAA Tournament

David Otero On Saturday, March 10th, the LIU Post men’s basketball team lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the third-seeded Adelphi Panthers by a score of 66-65. The Pioneers came into the game as the sixth seed in the East Region, as they won the East…

Senior Spotlight: Matthew Simone

By: Samantha McGarry A transfer from Iona College, Matthew Simone played his first season with the Pioneers baseball team in 2011. Last season, he played in 43 games, scored 27 runs, and maintained a .961 fielding percentage. While at Iona, Simone batted .256 in 39 games played. So far, in…

Senior Spotlight: Krysta Palazzo

By: Taylor Hole  In her four years at LIU Post, Krysta Palazzo, also known as Kiki, has appeared in 129 games for the Pioneers, totaling 45 runs. In the 2011 season, Palazzo was tied for the team lead with three triples. Overall, she has successfully stolen five bases out of…

Lady Pioneers Come Up Short

Christian Arnold The LIU Post Lady Pioneers basketball team’s season came to end with a 57-56 loss to the Southern Connecticut Owls in the first round of the NCAA Division II Championship Tournament. This is the second year in a row that Pioneers fell in the first round of the…

Softball Preview

Heather Norris In 2011, the LIU Post softball team fought its way to 9th in the nation, making it all the way to the NCAA Division II World Series at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Virginia. In 2012, the team is looking to continue its drive. “Our biggest goal is…

Senior Spotlight: Lauren Spagnoletta

By: Taylor Hole During her four years at LIU Post, senior Lauren Spagnoletta has appeared in 55 games for the Pioneer women’s lacrosse team. In her sophomore year, Spagnoletta earned IWLCA All-North Region Second Team and ECC Second Team honors and was ranked third on the team with 48 goals for…

Women’s Lacrosse Ready to Play

Heather Norris “Success,” LIU Post Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach Meghan McNamara said when asked to describe the team’s biggest goal for the 2012 season. The team finished its 2011 campaign with a 13-4 record, which proved not enough to earn the team a playoff berth. This was the first time…

Lady Pioneers Defeat UDC on Senior Day, Clinch 4th Seed

Christian Arnold The LIU Post women’s basketball team ended the 2011-12 regular season with a 78-60 victory over the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Saturday afternoon. Junior forward Nicolette Marciniak led the Pioneers in scoring with 24 points and added nine rebounds and two blocks. Sophomore guard Alexis…