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Men’s Lax Rally for 10-9 win

By Michael Otero Staff Writer On Saturday, March 29, the no. 9 Pioneer Men’s Lacrosse team (5-2) squared off against no. 15 ranked Griffins of Chestnut Hill College (3-4). The ECC clash featured an epic comeback by the Pioneers, overcoming a four goal deficit at the half to win 10-9…

LIU Post Dance Team Announces Audition Date

By Seren Jones Staff Writer  The LIU Post Dance team has announced that its 2014-2015 auditions will take place on April 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pratt Recreation Center. The team of 10 is set on recruiting a large group of experienced dancers to replace the…

LIU Post Softball Washes Out Game after Game

By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor  Despite capricious weather conditions, the Pioneer Softball team kick-started their East Coast Conference Championships on Thursday, March 27, with a doubleheader victory against Mercy College, at the LIU Post Softball Complex in Brookville, N.Y. Due to constant inclement weather during their pre-season preparations, the…

No. 1 Women’s Lacrosse Stays in the Driver’s Seat

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer  It only took 20 seconds for the Pioneers to strike, as senior attackers Jackie Sileo and Morgan Chiarenzza hooked up for the games opening tally. The quick strike set the game’s tone, as the Pioneers (8-0) steamrolled Queens (0-4) in a 16-2 victory at Knights…

No. 1 Women’s Lacrosse Makes it Seven Straight

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer As the top-ranked Pioneers traveled their way back up the East coast, they stopped in Philadelphia, P.A., where they beat up on Holy Family with a 22-2 victory on Saturday, March 15. After a 1-1 tie 10 min- utes in, the Pioneers went on a…

Softball’s Success Contributes Toward Apicella’s 600th Win

By Seren Jones Staff Writer  Only two months into their already successful season, women’s softball Head Coach Jamie Apicella became a member of the 600 wins club, as the team swept Le Moyne College from Syracuse, N.Y., on Thursday, March 20, at the LIU Post Softball Complex. The Pioneers defeated…

Baseball Snaps Losing Streak

By Christian Arnold Staff Writer  The LIU Post Pioneers Baseball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a pair of wins over Stonehill College on Sunday, March 24. In the first game of a double header, the Pioneers won a 14-inning affair 2-1 and followed it up with a 4-2…

Men’s Lacrosse Falls in Tight Battle

By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor  After a 5-5 tie at half time, the no. 5 men’s Lacrosse team were defeated by Molloy college in a tight 8-7 clash on Saturday, March 22, at the Dean Skelos Sports Complex in Rockville Center, N.Y. The Molloy Lions came out strongly for…

Women’s Basketball: Season in Review

By Michael Otero Staff Writer Although the Lady Pioneers’ basketball season ended with their 83-62 loss to the Falcons of Bentley University on Monday, March 17, the season they had was one to remember and one of the best that LIU Post has ever seen. The Pioneers outscored their opponents…

Women’s Basketball Earns Top Seed, Bye, & Home Court in ECC Tourney

By Michael Otero Staff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Lady Pioneers (21-5) took the court against the Molloy Lions (14-13) at the Pratt Recreation Center. The thrilling contest needed an overtime period in order to decide the winner. LIU came out victorious, pulling out the 64-57 win. The first half…