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Purple Knights Outlast Lady Pioneers

Photo by LIU ATHLETICS David Otero Sports Editor On Saturday, January 26, the LIU Post women’s basketball team fell short against the Bridgeport Purple Knights (12-6) by a final score of 72-66. After losing to NYIT on the road last weekend, the Lady Pioneers (12-5) have now dropped two of…

Men’s Basketball Tames Golden Lions and Golden Falcons

Photo by LIU Athletics Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor The men’s basketball team made it four wins in a row on Saturday, December 8, when they knocked off the Dowling Golden Lions with a score of 77-67 and then defeated the Felician College Golden Falcons 90-81 on Monday, December 10.…

Lady Pioneers Set Pace in Win 53-43

Photo by LIU Athletics David Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post women’s basketball team grinded out a victory against Pace University on Saturday, December 8, by a score of 53-43. The Pace Setters—yes, that is really the team’s name—did not do as the nickname implies. In fact, the offense of…

Top 10 New York Sports Moments of 2012

David Otero Sports Editor The 2012 sports year was jam-packed full of clutch hits, big-name acquisitions and controversial benchings. This list consists of the Top 10 moments of the New York sports world that took place during this calendar year. Enjoy! 10) The Wright Man for the Mets -David Wright…

Kopp’s Block Party Keeps LIU Perfect

Photo by Christina Morgera David Otero Sports Editor On Saturday, December 1, the LIU Post women’s basketball team defeated the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights (5-2) by a score of 73-68. The Lady Pioneers (4-0) remained perfect due in large part to senior center Samantha Kopp’s huge game on both…

On to the Next One

David Otero Sports Editor Is this end for Mark Sanchez? The fourth season was supposed to be the year where everything turned around. There would be no more silly, rookie mistakes when dropping back to pass. His confidence would be at an all-time high. There would be no quarterback controversy…

Men’s Basketball Vanquishes Purple Knights 89-71

Photo by Christina Morgera Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor In their first ECC game of the season on December 1, the men’s basketball team defeated the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights, 89-71, at the Pratt Center. Four Pioneers players scored double-digit points, with junior forward Vaughn Allen leading the way…

NewYork Basketball Roundup

Alex Parker Editor-in-Cheif Both of New York’s basketball teams, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, sit atop the Atlantic Division. The two squads are also the best teams within the Eastern Conference only behind the Miami Heat. The Knicks are coming off a 106-99 win against the Phoenix…

Women’s Soccer Wins Fair-Play Award

Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer The women’s soccer team ended its season with a 2-0 loss against Dowling College on Sunday, November 11, in the NCAA East Regional Playoffs. But the team can look back at a stellar season, finishing with a 15-3-2 overall record and receiving a sportsmanship award from…

Women’s Bball Off to 3-0 Start

David Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post women’s basketball team is undefeated to start the 2012-2013 season after beating Adelphi University 82-81 back on Saturday, November 11, and winning both games in the Dowling Holiday Tournament against Felician College (0-5) and Goldey-Beacom College (3-5). The first game in the Holiday…