Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor The LIU Post men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak on Sunday, defeating the Merrimack Warriors 74-72. Senior guard Tobin Carberry led the Pioneers with 21 points, while sophomore forward Tyuan Williams put up 10 points of his own and shot 4-6 from the…
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Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor The men’s soccer team had its season come to an end on Sunday, November 11, after the team lost 1-0 to the University of Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks in the second round of the NCAA East Regionals. The loss ended an impressive season that saw the…
David Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post women’s and men’s basketball teams seasons have officially begun, but in different fashions. The women battled and edged out a one point victory in its opening game against Adelphi University while the men dropped each of the first two games in the Southern…
Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer Only nine days after Dowling College beat the Pioneers in the ECC Semifinals, Dowling finished the Pioneers season with a 2-0 win the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, November 11. The Pioneers were considered underdogs in the National Championship this year as the…
David Otero Sports Editor In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, sports were the last thing people were concerned or worried about. Countless lives have dramatically changed due to the damage to their houses and lack of power and gas. Some even lost their lives because of the storm. However, during…
Ryan Derham is a wide receiver for the LIU Post football team. Last season he played in all 11 games of the season and started in one of them. This season, he has 13 catches for 218 yards and three touchdowns. To open up the 2012 season, Derham had a…
By David Otero Grayson Laurino is a dynamic player for the LIU Post football team as he has played wide receiver and punter throughout his entire collegiate career for the Pioneers. He even played quarterback Week 8 of this season against East Stroudsburg University. In the 2011 season, Laurino was…
By Eirik Bjorno The women’s soccer team held the top seed in the East Coast Conference going into the playoffs. But the Pioneers fell to the number four seed, Dowling College, in the semifinal on Friday, November 2 at Golden Lion Field, Brookhaven, relocated due to Hurricane Sandy. The women’s…
David Otero Sports Editor Fitzgerald is a tight end for the Pioneers who has five receptions for 32 yards and one touchdown receiving, as well as a fumble recovery for a touchdown Week 1 against Clarion this season. Q: What was your personal best moment (career highlight) as a member…
David Otero Sports Editor Antonio Powell-Fields is the captain defensive back of the Pioneers’ defense. Last season, he recorded 75 tackles, one interception, seven pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. With his 2011 campaign, he earned a spot on the ECAC Football Division II All-Star Team. This…