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Two Memorable Seasons Come to an End

By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Saturday, Nov. 22, two overwhelming seasons came to an end for LIU Post. The football team, who had their best season in over a decade, advanced to the Division II Championship, and suffered a loss at the hands of Virginia State. The men’s soccer…

Men’s Soccer: A Comeback for the Ages

By Michael Otero Sports Editor The men’s soccer team (15-4-2) took on the NYIT Bears (14-3-1) in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championship on Thursday, Nov. 13, at Manchester, New Hampshire. The Pioneers, looking for revenge against the Bears who ended their winning streak…

Men’s Soccer Loses in ECC Title Game

By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Thursday, Nov. 6, the second-seeded men’s soccer team (14- 4-1) squared off against the third-seeded Dowling College Lions (10-6-2) in the East Coast Conference semifinals in Brookville, N.Y. The Pioneers, powered by four goals in the second half, blew past the Lions and won…

Men’s Soccer Posts Back-to-Back Shutouts

By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Friday, Oct. 31, the men’s soccer team (13-3-1) took the field against the Redhawks from Roberts Wesleyan College (10-6-2). The Pioneers dominated in every facet of the game and cruised to a 6-0 victory in Rochester N.Y. The victory gave the Pioneers a clean…

Men’s Soccer Win in Offensive Showdown

By Julian Wilson Assistant Sports Editor On Saturday, Oct. 25, the men’s soccer team (11-3-1) took on the Mercy College Mavericks (3-12) and defeated their East Coast Conference rival from Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., by a score of 4-3. The Pioneers claimed the victory and in doing so, pushed their winning…

Men’s Soccer Make it Six in a Row

By Michael Otero and Carlo Valladares Sports Editor and News Editor On Tuesday, Oct. 14, men’s soccer (10-3-1) took the field against the Golden Lions (7-5-1) from Dowling College in Brookville, N.Y. The Pioneers were able to pull out the 2-1 victory, pushing their win streak to a season-high of…

Pair of Shutouts Power Men’s Soccer

By Michael Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post men’s soccer team (8-3-1) returned to action on Wednesday, Oct. 8, when they took on the Wilmington University Wildcats from Newark, Del. The two sides played spectacular defense for the 90 minutes, allowing only seven and three shots on goal respectively. One goal…

Men’s Soccer Gives Back for Kicks

On Saturday, Oct. 11, members of the men’s soccer team volunteered at a Special Olympics event on campus, coaching a dozen players from the Huntington Special Olympics team before their own Post Pride game. The practice consisted of shooting drills, individual technique drills, and a special performance from Post’s Cheerleading…

Men’s Soccer Outlast Opponents

By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the men’s soccer team (6-3-1) played host to the Firebirds from the University of the District of Columbia (5-4-1). The Pioneers were able to hold off the visitors, despite the scoring of a late goal, and come away with a 2-1…

Men’s Soccer Loses in Heartbreaker, Draws vs NYIT Neighbor

By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the men’s soccer team (4-3-1) was handed their third loss of the young season at the hands of Molloy College Lions. The Pioneers climbed out of several holes during the match, but ultimately fell short. The Lions got the scoring started…