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November 13, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Proud to Join a Field that Puts Me on the Field

Coordinating with writers and setting up a new layout every week can be quite stressful for editors in The Montclarion office. As the sports editor, I spend a lot of time corresponding with the Montclair State University athletic department; between contacting athletes and coaches and interviewing them at games, a lot goes on every week to get the final product. That being said, it is very comforting to know that the Montclair State sports teams and athletes are almost always cooperative when it...
October 2, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Look Into the Men’s Ice Hockey Game Against Rider

The Montclair State University men’s ice hockey team had their third game of the season Saturday night against Rider University. The game turned out to be very physical and emotional for both players and spectators alike, with constant back-and-forth from both teams. Goals by forwards Ivan Cua and Anthony Oliveri in the second period with consistent saves by goaltender Danny Porth kept the Red Hawks in motion for a win, but a third period goal by forward Shawn Meneghin was not enough to se...
September 21, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

A Look Inside the Red Hawk Women’s Volleyball Team’s Tough NJAC Loss to Kean

The Montclair State University women’s volleyball team had their first New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game on Tuesday, which resulted in a grueling loss to current NJAC Champions Kean University. The game went into five long and intense sets, with the wins for each set going back-and-forth to each team. Each set was close, but the Red Hawks barely fell to Kean in the fifth set by a score of 15-13. Sophomore outside hitter Carly Waterman registered 18 kills, while junior setter Megan...
September 11, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Tri-Match with a Win Against Stevens

The Montclair State women’s volleyball team added to their stellar performance against U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday with a 3-0 sweep against Stevens Institute of Technology later that day. The win gave them an undefeated 2-0 record at the Montclair State tri-match and improved their record to 3-2 on the season. “We worked really hard in practice and scouting reports getting prepared for these two teams,” head coach Eddie Stawinski said. “They were not easy teams at all so it&...
September 4, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Women’s Volleyball Embarks on Journey to Return to the NJAC Championship

The Montclair State women’s volleyball team was a strong favorite going into the 2019 season, rated third in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) preseason poll. Coming off of an NJAC championship appearance last season, there are high hopes for this year. With returning players like sophomore outside hitter and NJAC Rookie of the Year Carly Waterman, the team is sure to make an impact. Last season the team went 20-10, and it looks as if they are only going up from here. Waterman as w...
April 30, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Graduation Edition: Volleyball Ends Season with Impressive Record

The Montclair State University women’s volleyball team had quite the successful season. The team made it to the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) finals, looking to secure their second championship in three years. Although they fell to Kean University during the game, their season was still one to remember. Freshman outside hitter Carly Waterman led the Red Hawks this season, earning 316 kills and being named NJAC “Rookie of the Year.” Waterman averaged 3.19 kills per set, ...
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Graduation Edition: Men’s Lacrosse Proves Themselves Worthy of Staying in Colonial States Athletic Conference

The Montclair State University men’s lacrosse team had a great first season in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC). Going 5-1 in conference play and 10-6 overall, the team clinched the second seed in the CSAC tournament by getting a well fought win over the Kean University Cougars. The Red Hawks had no trouble defeating the Cougars in the first round 20-7, and are looking to win the conference championship. Montclair State breezed past other CSAC opponents including Rosemont Col...
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Graduation Edition: Men’s Ice Hockey Ends Season Optimistic with New Class of Athletes

The Montclair State University men’s ice hockey team went 8-10-0-3 this season. As it was not the season they particularly wanted, a strong performance from the freshmen class gives them hope for a better season in the fall. Some key wins for the team were against Siena College 3-2 in overtime, and against Sacred Heart University 4-3. Forwards Michael Buckel, Lucas Prospero and Matthew Dreisbach, as well as defensemen Gary Blight and Daniel Diner, are among the five seniors of the Red Hawks th...
April 24, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Student Athletes Profile: Connor and Ryan McCoy

Two players on the Montclair State University men’s lacrosse team have a special bond unlike any other teammates. Sophomores Connor and Ryan McCoy are brothers known on the lacrosse team as twins, but they have a triplet that goes to Montclair State as well. Connor McCoy is a midfielder majoring in finance and management information and technology. Ryan McCoy is a defenseman majoring in history, and their triplet Kylie McCoy is a student majoring in public health. The brothers have been pl...
April 10, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Men’s Lacrosse Wins First CSAC Game 23-1 Against Rosemont

The Montclair State University men’s lacrosse team soared past Rosemont College Saturday afternoon at Sprague Field, scoring the first 12 goals in the game. The 23-1 win was their first game in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC), which they just joined this season. Senior attacker Matt Haemmerle, freshman midfielder Christian Boyle and freshman attacker Jesse James West all scored three goals each for the Red Hawks to put them over the top. “It was great to get out here f...