Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – In front of a boisterous sellout crowd at Draddy Gymnasium, the Manhattan College men’s basketball team put on a show on Wednesday night. The Jaspers (6-4) scored the first eight points of the game and never trailed, cruising to an 81-47 victory over local rival Fordham (3-4) in the 104th “Battle of the Bronx.” It was the … [Read more...] about Manhattan Wins 104th “Battle of the Bronx,” 81-47
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Manhattan Inks Three during NCAA Early Signing Period
Courtesy of GoJasperscom RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello announced the commitment of three recruits during the NCAA Early Signing Period for the 2012-13 season. Staten Island native Shane Richards (Staten Island, N.Y./York Prep) along with mid-west standouts Paul Bayt (Carmel, Indiana/Park Tudor) and CJ Jones (Chicago Illinois/Orr High … [Read more...] about Manhattan Inks Three during NCAA Early Signing Period
Manhattan Captures First Victory of Steve Masiello Era
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Steve Masiello coaching era at Manhattan officially began on Saturday with the Jaspers exciting come from behind 62-48 victory over NJIT (0-1) in Riverdale. Jaspers’ junior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) filled the stat sheet with his eighth career double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds), while freshman Donovan Kates (Hopkinsville, Ky./Christian … [Read more...] about Manhattan Captures First Victory of Steve Masiello Era
Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
October ushers in the official start of college basketball as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Time to look at the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan lost to Siena 68-66 in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. There is a new wind blowing in Riverdale. Steve Masiello … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
Manhattan Releases 2011-2012 Schedule
31-Game Slate Features 13 Home Dates and Participation in Dick’s Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference released the 2011-2012 league schedule on Friday, which completes Manhattan’s 31-game slate. The Jaspers will begin conference play on Dec. 2 at Rider, before hosting its first MAAC opponent in the newly renovated Draddy … [Read more...] about Manhattan Releases 2011-2012 Schedule