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Rowan's Palumbo, Herman, Gray and Running Named to NFHCA All-Region Team

MANAHAWKIN, NJ - Rowan’s Allie Palumbo, Tess Herman, Jenna Gray and Alexa Ronning have been chosen to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Region IV Team, with Palumbo, Herman and Gray being chosen to the First Team and Ronning earning Second-Team honors. Palumbo (Mantua, NJ/Clearview Regional) earns All-Region honors for the fourth time during her career, which includes three years at Stockton. In her first season at Rowan, Palumbo was named the NJAC Midfielder of the Year as she led the conference in scoring with 17 goals and six assists (40 points). The senior, who was named to the... Read more →


Rowan Men's Basketball Defeats Rutgers-Camden, 81-67

GLASSBORO, NJ –Khalif Meares scored 23 points and Taz Cantey had 21 to lead Rowan to an 81-67 win over Rutgers-Camden, as the Profs improved to 3-2 on the year and 2-0 in the NJAC. Cantey shot 9-for-11 from the field to total 21 points in the same number of minutes while Meares connected on 9-of-11 field goals. Tyrese Myrick added 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Rowan opened the second half with an 11-0 run to take a 51-36 lead and take control of the game. The Profs kept it going and through the first eight minutes, outscored... Read more →


Rowan Men's Soccer Places Five on the All-Region IV Team

KANSAS CITY, MO – Rowan’s Turlough Gartlan, Ryan Cleary and Johnny Troiano have been named to the United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region IV First Team, with Davide Caputo being chosen to the Second Team and Jake Homowitz earning Third-Team honors. It marks the most All-Region selections for the Profs since 1993 and it is the second year in a row that Cleary, Troiano, Caputo and Homowitz have received the distinction. Gartlan (Haworth, NJ/Northern Valley) is named to the All-Region Team for the first time in his career after anchoring the Profs’ defense that held their opponents to 21 goals in... Read more →


Fleming Scores 26, as Rowan Men's Basketball Holds Off Montclair

GLASSBORO - Danny Fleming scored a career-high 26 points, Taz Cantey had 22 and Tyrese Myrick added 20 points as Rowan (2-2; 1-0) held off Montclair State, 107-102, in the NJAC men's basketball opener for both teams. Fleming was 10-for-14 from the field and had seven rebounds with Cantey and Myrick each posting season-highs in their first season with the Profs. Khalif Meares scored 18 points and grabbed five steals, while handing out six assists. The defending regular-season champion Profs had a 19-point lead, 76-57, early in the second half, but saw Montclair State (3-1; 0-1 NJAC) slowly chip away... Read more →


Rowan Women's Basketball Wins NJAC Opener

GLASSBORO, NJ – Kristina Johnson scored 14 points as one of four Rowan players in double figures as the Profs rolled to a 75-45 in the NJAC women's basketball opener for both teams. Johnson shot 5-of-9 from the field, with four three-pointers, and handed out a team-high four assists. Sabrina Araujo netted 13 points and Kate Herlihy and Charlotte Carlies scored 11 apiece for the Profs, while Shayla Johnson led the squad with eight rebounds and two blocks. Rowan (2-2; 1-0 NJAC) built up a 21-9 lead in the first six minutes of the game and never looked back. Johnson... Read more →


Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series Presents An Afternoon with Ali Stroker 

Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series Presents An Afternoon with Ali Stroker (Glassboro, NJ) – New Jersey’s own Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker will perform an afternoon concert of Broadway favorites as part of Rowan University’s Marie Rader Presenting Series, Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. in Pfleeger Concert Hall. Known for her work as a singer, author, and stage and screen actress with appearances on shows like Only Murders in the Building and Ozark, Stroker is the first wheelchair user to be nominated for and win a Tony Award in 2019. She won her Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in... Read more →


Rowan's Allie Palumbo Named to the NFHCA Division III Senior Team

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Rowan’s Allie Palumbo (Mantua, NJ/Clearview Regional) has been named to the 2024 NFHCA Senior Team and is one of 60 athletes from 46 Division III institutions to be chosen by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. The recognition highlights the honorees’ performances this season as well as their positive impact on and off the field. Palumbo came to Rowan for her final season and made an immediate impact. The 2024 NJAC Midfielder of the Year, she was the Profs’ leading scorer with 40 points (17 goals, 6 assists) while ranking second in the conference. She notched six... Read more →


Rowan's McGuigan, Spicer and Troiano Named to the Academic All-District Men's Soccer Team

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan’s Aiden McGuigan, Chris Spicer and Johnny Troiano have been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-District® Men’s Soccer Team, selected by the College Sports Communicators, which recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Troiano (Hazlet, NJ/St. John Vianney), a Law & Justice major, will be considered for Academic All-America® honors, which will be voted upon by the CSC membership and announced on December 10. The junior forward was the 2024 NJAC Offensive Player of the Year as he led the conference with 16 goals, while adding seven assists... Read more →


Michael J. Nolan, 61, of Tacoma, and Gloucster City; GCHS and Rowan U Alumnus

Tacoma, Washington – Formerly of Gloucester City, NJ.- On November 17, 2024. Age 61. Loving father of Justin M. Nolan (Donna – Mother). Devoted step-father of Rebecca Alvord. Beloved Son of the late John F. Nolan, Sr. and Kathryn Mary Nolan (nee Bennett). In the loving care of his devoted siblings: Jo Ann (Bill) Lenover, Pat (Larry) Eggert, John (Leslie) Nolan, Jr., Kate (Jimmy) Rusk, Joseph (Kim) Nolan and the late Bernice Nolan. Cherished uncle to 4 nieces, 5 nephews, 7 great-nieces, 9 great-nephews and many cousins. Dear nephew of Theresa (late Thomas) Nolan and Ruth (late Mike) Nolan. Michael... Read more →


#12 Rowan Men's Soccer Defeated by Vassar, 3-0, in NCAA First Round

MIDDLEBURY, VT - Vassar (13-3-3) gained the lead in the first three minutes and then added two late goals en route to a 3-0 win over #12 Rowan in the First Round of the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship, held at Middlebury. Vassar's Arden Tobolsky headed in a goal at 2:50 into the match and that 1-0 lead remained for the majority of the contest. Tobolsky then put the game out of reach with a goal in the 81st minute and then finished off his hat trick with one in the 88th minute. The teams each had numerous scoring... Read more →


Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series Presents An Afternoon with Ali Stroker 

Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series Presents An Afternoon with Ali Stroker . (Glassboro, NJ) – New Jersey’s own Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker will perform an afternoon concert of Broadway favorites as part of Rowan University’s Marie Rader Presenting Series, Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. in Pfleeger Concert Hall. Known for her work as a singer, author, and stage and screen actress with appearances on shows like Only Murders in the Building and Ozark, Stroker is the first wheelchair user to be nominated for and win a Tony Award in 2019. She won her Tony Award for Best Featured Actress... Read more →


EPA Announces Rowan University to Receive $350,000 award Grant to Help Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Glassboro, NJ – (Nov 12, 2024) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Rowan University has been selected to receive nearly $350,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. Rowan University’s project focuses on the reduction of specialty chemicals with high global warming potential. Many of these chemicals are used in the electric power industry and in microelectronics processing. Pollution prevention is achieved via reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy utilization, material use, hazardous wastes, as well as cost savings, and the innovative integration of all the... Read more →


Rowan Men's Soccer to Face Vassar in NCAA Championship First Round on Saturday at Middlebury

GLASSBORO, NJ- The 12th-ranked Rowan men’s soccer team will face Vassar in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Championship, on Saturday, November 16th at 1:30 p.m. at Middlebury. The host team, #3 Middlebury, will face Hunter in the other first-round game with the winners meeting on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Profs are making their 31st all-time appearance in the NCAA Championship. This marks the seventh NCAA appearance under head coach Scott Baker and the fourth in the last five years. Last season, Rowan defeated Middlebury and then lost to host team Stevens on penalty kicks. Rowan captured the... Read more →


Rowan's Palumbo, Herman and Gray Receive Top NJAC Field Hockey Awards

PITMAN, NJ – Rowan’s Allie Palumbo was named the NJAC Midfielder of the Year, Tess Herman was chosen the Defensive Player of the Year and Jenna Gray earned Rookie of the Year honors as the conference announced its post-season awards. Palumbo, Herman and Gray, along with Alexa Ronning, earned selection to the 2024 All-Conference First Team, while Gracie Merrick received All-NJAC Honorable Mention. Rowan was also named the Coaching Staff of the Year, marking the fourth time that head coach Michelle Andre has been recognized with the top coaching award, along with her staff of Kristiina Castagnola, Erin Small, Danielle... Read more →


#12 Rowan Defeats Stockton, 3-1, to Claim NJAC Men's Soccer Championship

GLASSBORO, NJ - Ryan Cleary's goal in the 74th minute was the game winner as #12 Rowan rallied for a 3-1 win over Stockton in the 2024 NJAC Men's Soccer Championship. It is the Profs' 17th title all-time and the second in the last three years. Rowan (12-4-5), in the midst of an eight-game winning streak, receives the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Championship, with bracket to be announced on Monday at 1:30 p.m. on NCAA.com. The top-seeded Profs faced a 1-0 halftime deficit after third-seeded Stockton (9-6-6) scored in the 40th minute. Joseph Carbone gathered a through ball... Read more →


#12 Rowan Shuts Out Rutgers-Camden, Advances to Men's Soccer Championship Game

GLASSBORO, NJ - Ryan Cleary's second-half goal was the game winner as top-seeded and 12th-ranked Rowan defeated fourth-seeded Rutgers-Camden, 1-0, in the NJAC Men's Soccer Semifinal. The win vaults the Profs into the NJAC Championship game on Friday at 6 p.m., where they will host Stockton, which defeated Montclair State, 1-0, in the other semifinal. The teams played a scoreless first half until the Profs broke through. Jason Barragan received a ball in the box and sent it to Johnny Troiano, who then found Cleary right in front of the net for a one-touch goal at 56:17. It was the... Read more →


Rowan Football Defeats Montclair State, 16-10, in OT on Homecoming and "Breakfast Bowl"

GLASSBORO, NJ - Luke Hoke caught a five-yard pass from Joseph Riina in overtime to give Rowan a 16-10 win over Montclair State in NJAC football action on the Profs' Homecoming. The Profs also claimed the inaugural "Breakfast Bowl", earning the trophy in the game that was created to highlight the rivalry while bringing awareness to food insecurity in the state. After neither team scored on its first possessions of overtime, Rowan had the ball first in the next series. Riina connected with Hoke, but the Profs couldn't convert the two-point conversion. Rowan's defense then sealed the win, stopping Montclair... Read more →


Rowan Wins 4th Straight NJAC Regular-Season Crown with 6-0 Win at Montclair State

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Allie Palumbo scored two goals as Rowan defeated Montclair State, 6-0, to win its fourth straight NJAC Field Hockey regular-season title. Rowan will now be the top seed in the 2024 NJAC Championship which begins on Wednesday, November 6, as the Profs seek their fourth consecutive crown. Freshman Jenna Gray also had a goal and assist as Rowan (12-7) increased its winning streak to eight and finished conference play undefeated (6-0). Mariah Juiliano made two saves to post her fifth shutout of the season and Palumbo wasted no time in getting the Profs on track for the... Read more →


#12 Rowan Men's Soccer Clinches NJAC Regular-Season Crown with 4-0 Win at TCNJ

EWING, NJ - Freshman Joey Kurak and junior Johnny Troiano accounted for all of the scoring to lead #12 Rowan to a 4-0 win over TCNJ, as the Profs clinched the NJAC men's soccer regular-season title, finishing unbeaten (7-0-2) in conference play. Rowan (10-4-5) will be the top seed in the conference championship and will host a semifinal game on November 5th. Kurak scored his first at 38:05, with an unassisted giving Rowan a 1-0 lead, that would eventually prove to be his second game-winning goal of the season. He added the next goal with just 2.4 seconds remaining in... Read more →


Rowan - Montclair State Football Game Saturday, Inaugural Breakfast Bowl

Will Benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Richard Wackar Stadium Dom Francesconi Media GLASSBORO, NJ - The annual Rowan-Montclair State football game will take on a new twist this year with the matchup being named the “Breakfast Bowl”, as both schools aim to bring attention to the fight against food insecurity in the state. The winner of the inaugural game on November 2nd at Rowan will receive a perpetual “Breakfast Bowl” trophy and determine whether the popular breakfast food is to be called “Pork Roll” or “Taylor Ham” for the calendar year until the next game. Kickoff is at... Read more →


PHILADANCO! debuts at Rowan University as part of 24|25 Marie Rader Series

(Glassboro, NJ) – Celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African American traditions in dance, PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company will perform How We Sustain as part of the Marie Rader Series, Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Pfleeger Concert Hall. The program tells a story of natural cycles, continuity, shared purpose, and spiritual power, featuring works by renowned guest choreographers, including Francisco Gella, Ronald K. Brown, Ray Mercer, and Tommie Waheed-Evans. In its 55th year, the company remains women-led and continues a long-standing legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides while providing performance... Read more →


Rowan Men's Soccer Shuts Out William Paterson, 4-0

GLASSBORO, NJ – Jake Homowitz had a goal and an assist to lead Rowan to a 4-0 win over William Paterson in NJAC men’s soccer action this evening. The Profs are without a loss in conference play (2-0-2) thus far, while improving to 5-4-5 on the year. Homowitz put the Profs up 1-0 at 24:53 as he scored his first goal at Rowan, dribbling into the box and converting a shot to the lower right. The junior transfer set up the second goal, as he dribbled into the box and sent a pass to the left that Davide Caputo netted... Read more →


Rowan's Comeback Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to #14 Lynchburg in Field Hockey

LYNCHBURG, VA - Rowan's attempt to make up a pair of two-goal deficits fell short as the Profs dropped a 4-3 decision on the road to #14 Lynchburg. Lynchburg (7-2) scored two goals in the first 13 minutes to take the quick lead, but Rowan (4-7) tied it up in the second quarter in a span of two minutes. Rowan's Abby Goblirsch sent long pass into the left side of the circle as Olivia Griffin collected it and shot it into the far right side of the cage at 25:26 for her second goal of the season. Two minutes later... Read more →


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Merrick's Overtime Goal Lifts #10 Rowan Field Hockey over #21 Swarthmore, 3-2

SWARTHMORE, PA -SEPTEMBER 4, 2024-- Gracie Merrick scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift #10 Rowan to a 3-2 win over #21 Swarthmore in field hockey action, giving the Profs (1-1) their first victory of the year. Alexa Ronning intercepted and fed it to freshman Jenna Gray , who pushed it ahead to Merrick on the right side. The sophomore then put it into the far side of the cage for her first goal as a Prof, just 1:46 into overtime. The goal ended Swarthmore's comeback bid as the home team had rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force... Read more →


Dr. John Giannini, Head of Rowan's Athletics Department, Announces Retirement

GLASSBORO, NJ (August 28, 2024)-- - After five years of leading the Profs, Dr. John Giannini has announced his retirement as director of athletics at Rowan University. The University will conduct a national search for his replacement. Giannini was named interim director of athletics in June 2019 and then took over as director of athletics in 2020, overseeing the Profs’ NCAA Division III athletics program with 18 varsity sports. During his five years, Rowan’s teams captured 26 New Jersey Athletic Conference team championships while the Profs’ teams made 19 appearances in the NCAA Championships. Rowan is ranked 21st nationally in... Read more →


New Jersey’s Matt Turner Hoping for Turnaround in Fortunes This Soccer Season

When Matt Turner joined Arsenal in the summer of 2022, it was considered another giant leap forward for American soccer. Not only did the United States have another Premier League player to call its own, but one that would be plying his trade at one of the most prestigious clubs on the planet. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite work out for the New Jersey man in London, but a switch to Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023 was expected to revitalize his career. The goalkeeper started the season as first choice for the Tricky Trees, but after being deposed by... Read more →


Rowan Student Athletes Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad

NORTHBOROUGH, MA – Rowan’s Calista Burke, Katie Montenero, Hannah Lombardo and Sophia Schiavo have been named to the 2024 IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll, while the Profs’ lacrosse team was recognized as an for 2023-24. Burke, Lombardo, Montenero and Schiavo were among the 1,125 student-athletes from 201 different institutions who are juniors, seniors or graduate students and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater. For the team award, the Profs are among 324 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA which have posted a 3.2 or higher team GPA for the academic year. Burke (Westmont,... Read more →


Rowan University, One of Three Recipients to Receive Grant

NEW YORK (July 9, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of three organizations in New York and New Jersey to receive a total of $300,000 in grant funding for Environmental Education projects. “Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the information they need to protect public health today and in the future,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This year’s environmental education grant recipients will work in underserved communities across the country to foster a deeper understanding of environmental challenges and inspire action towards sustainable solutions.” “Ensuring access to... Read more →


How to Use AI to Study for Finals

If exams are just around the corner and you feel a study-induced panic, you're not alone. But what if you could have a secret weapon this exam season? AI is ready to transform your study sessions from frantic and frazzled to focused and fruitful. Imagine having a personalized study buddy who knows exactly what you need. Now, while AI is revolutionizing how we prepare for exams, it's also changing how we handle all those papers and assignments. Ever heard of an option to type a paper for free on PaperTyper? It's a tool where AI helps you draft your papers,... Read more →


Top 10 Colleges in South Jersey and Philadelphia

The vibrant region of South Jersey and Philadelphia offers many educational opportunities. From world-renowned research universities to smaller liberal arts colleges, this area caters to a diverse range of academic interests and student preferences. To help you navigate this rich landscape, we've compiled a list of the top 10 colleges in South Jersey and Philadelphia, each with unique strengths and offerings. 1. University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) An Ivy League powerhouse, Penn boasts exceptional academics across various disciplines. It is renowned for its Wharton School of Business and Perelman School of Medicine and offers strong humanities, social sciences, and engineering programs.... Read more →


Mike Shannon of Bellmawr Named to Philly-SIDA Academic All Area Baseball Team

PHILADELPHIA – Mike Shannon (Bellmawr, NJ/Triton Regional) of Rowan is one of 10 student-athletes to be named to the 2024 Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Baseball Team, as recognized by the area's Sports Information Directors. The team is selected by votes from 30 four-year institutions within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Mike Shannon, Rowan Pitcher In order to be eligible for Academic All-Area honors, an athlete must be in at least their second year at the institution and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or better. Shannon, who graduated in May with a degree in finance, put together his best season... Read more →


Rowan College of SJ Heading to National Championship Game Wednesday Night

Pictured holding 2023 National Championship Trophy Defending National Champions, L-R Coach Greg Chew, Head Coach Rob Valli and Gloucester City Grad Coach Austin Darrow DEPTFORD, NJ (May 28, 2024)(CNBNews)--Rowan College of South Jersey, located in Deptford, will enter the Junior College World Series Championship game in Auburn, NY, as the only unbeaten team left. Rowan will face the winner of the Dallas College Eastfield—Dallas College Richland game. The winner of this game will need to beat RCSJ twice to defeat the defending National Junior College Champions. RCSJ needed to win three games on Sunday, May 19, on their home field... Read more →


Rowan College of South Jersey To defend National Championship

Rowan college of South Jersey, in Deptford Twp the number one ranked team in the country and defending World Series champions, Hosted the region 19 Junior college baseball playoffs this past weekend. Entering the weekend as the number one ranked team in the country and the number one seed in the region, the Roadrunners were upset in the first round by number 4 seed Northampton junior college of Pennsylvania The Roadrunners were now forced to win three games over the weekend. The Double elimination tournament was to continue on Saturday, but the weather had different ideas. With a rainy Saturday... Read more →


Rowan has Earned an At-Large-Bid

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan has earned an at-large bid to the 2024 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship and will participate in the NCAA Granville (OH) Regional hosted by Denison University, with Millikin and Hanover rounding out the field in the four-team regional. The Profs (27-13) will open play in the double-elimination tournament against Millikin (29-14) on Friday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Big Red Field. Number-two ranked and top-seeded Denison (39-6) will face Hanover (30-15) at 11 a.m. with the tournament continuing on Saturday and Sunday. The regional champion will advance to the NCAA Super Regionals on May 24-25.... Read more →


Rampo Rallied with Five Runs to Defeat Rowan

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (MAY 5, 2024)– Ramapo rallied with five runs in the seventh inning to defeat #21 Rowan, 9-7, and capture the 2024 NJAC Baseball Championship today at the Rutgers-Camden Athletic Complex. The Profs (27-13) will now await a possible at-large bid to the NCAA Regionals, with the bracket being announced on Monday, May 11. Image courtesy of LaceyPatch.com Fifth-seeded Rowan had avoided elimination, winning two of three games played in the rain, to advance through the bracket to reach today’s championship round. But the Profs would suffer their second loss on the weekend to the third-seeded Roadrunners. Pat... Read more →


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Rowan Battles But Falls Short in NJAC Women's Lacrosse Championship Game

EWING, NJ (MAY 4, 2024)– Senior goalie Mel Rodgers made 16 saves and Rowan battled but fell just short in its bid to upset #9 TCNJ in the 2024 NJAC Women's Lacrosse Championship game, with the Lions winning, 11-8. Elaina Corson and Molly Green led the Profs with three goals apiece. Rodgers faced 27 shots on goal and turned away six in the first quarter to help Rowan get off to a strong start. Her 16 saves marked the second highest total of her career. In a game that was worthy of championship status, it was nip and tuck with... Read more →


Rowan Lacrosse Players Honored by NJAC

PITMAN, NJ – Rowan junior Molly Green was named the 2024 NJAC Women's Lacrosse Midfielder of the Year for the second time while Elaina Corson, Katie Montenero, Sophia Schiavo and Hannah Lombardo were each selected to the All-Conference Team as voted on by the league’s coaches. Green, who earns her third consecutive selection to the All-Conference First Team, is joined on the first team by Corson, Montenero and Schiavo, with Lombardo receiving Honorable Mention. Green (Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional) ranks second on the team in scoring with 65 points (52 goals and 13 assists) but is the Profs’ defensive leader... Read more →


NJAC Accolades for Rowan Baseball Players

PITMAN, NJ – Rowan senior Mike Shannon has been named the 2024 NJAC Pitcher of the Year, as the league’s awards were announced today. Additionally, Shannon and Tyler Cannon earned All-Conference First Team honors, while Patrick Defeciani, Jason Morgan, Dylan Maria were also selected to the All-NJAC Second Team and Chris Serrano received All-NJAC Honorable Mention. Shannon (Bellmawr, NJ/Triton Regional) becomes the seventh Rowan player to earn the conference’s top pitcher award and the third Prof in four seasons to do so. He also earns All-NJAC honors for the second year in a row as he was named to the... Read more →


Rowan Moves to the Next Round of NJAC Baseball Championship

UNION, NJ – Tyler Cannon and Anthony Schooley had three hits each, and righthander Mike Shannon went eight innings to earn the win, as fifth-seeded Rowan (25-11) held on for an 8-6 win over second-seeded Kean in the opening round of the NJAC Baseball Championship. CNBNews graphic files The double-elimination tournament moves to Rutgers-Camden for the weekend with the #21 Profs set to take on third-seeded Ramapo, on Friday at 7 p.m. The Roadrunners defeated Rutgers-Camden, 8-7, today. Shannon (7-2) went 8.0 innings and struck out three, allowing three runs. It marked the third straight game in which the senior... Read more →


Corson Scores Five Goals, including 100th of Her Career; Rowan Secures Spot in NJAC

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Elaina Corson scored five goals, including the 100th of her career, and Calista Burke added four, to lead Rowan to a 14-12 lead over Montclair State in the NJAC women's lacrosse regular-season finale. With the win, Rowan (7-10; 3-1 NJAC) secures the second seed in the 2024 NJAC Championship and will host Stockton in a semifinal game on Wednesday, May 1 at 4 p.m. Corson, a sophomore, reaches the 100-goal mark in just her 34th career game. Trish Gillen added two goals and a team-best four assists, with Molly Green contributing two goals and one assist and... Read more →


Rowan Sweeps New Jersey City, Earns 5th Seed in Upcoming NJAC; Cannon Breaks Record

GLASSBORO, NJ – Senior Tyler Cannon (Clayton, NJ/Gloucester Catholic) set the school record for doubles in a career and Jason Morgan had two doubles and two triples on the day as #19 Rowan swept New Jersey City by scores of 19-3 and 18-2, to close out the regular season on "Senior Day". The Profs (24-11; 8-10 NJAC) earn the fifth seed in this week's NJAC Championship and will travel to second-seeded Kean on Tuesday, for a first-round game. Cannon hit two doubles in the second game, which gave him 57, breaking the Rowan career record of 56, which was set... Read more →


Rowan's Tyler Cannon Hits Two Home Runs in 9-5 Win over Immaculate; GCHS Alum

GLASSBORO, NJ- Senior Tyler Cannon (Clayton, NJ/Gloucester Catholic) slugged two home runs, one which was the 200th hit of his career, to lead #19 Rowan past Immaculata, 9-5, in non-conference baseball action this afternoon. The Profs are now 21-10 (7-7 NJAC) heading into the final four regular-season games. Cannon went 2-for-4, scoring three runs and driving in four. He hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give Rowan a 6-0 lead. That would be the milestone hit, the 200th in his three seasons with the Prof. He duplicated the effort in the sixth, with another two-run home run.... Read more →


Rowan Guard Marcellus Ross named the Co-Small College Player of the Year

CHERRY HILL, NJ - Rowan guard Marcellus Ross (Sicklerville, NJ/St. Joseph’s Hammonton) was named the Co-Small College Player of the Year by the Albert Carino Boys Basketball Club of South Jersey and received the honor during the organization annual awards banquet on April 16th. Dominic Dunn of Widener shared the honor with Ross. The senior was selected to the All-Conference Second Team this year, marking his third consecutive selection to the All-NJAC Team. Ross recorded 20 or more points in 10 of Rowan’s 27 games this season, while averaging a career-high 18.7 points per game. He topped the conference in... Read more →


Rutgers Names Commencement Speaker

Freeman Hrabowski III, a renowned educator, mathematician and president emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will be awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree when he addresses graduates at the 258th anniversary commencement of Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health on May 12, 2024, the Rutgers Board of Governors approved today. Freeman Hrabowski III The board also approved an honorary doctor of letters degree for Rutgers alumnus Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School and an award-winning author; an honorary doctor of laws degree for William Best, chair of the Rutgers Board of Governors and senior vice... Read more →


Rowan Defeats York 6-5 in Non-Conference Baseball Today

GLASSBORO, NJ – Chris Serrano and Karson Harcourt had key hits and Dylan Maria drove in the winning run as #20 Rowan defeated York (Pa.), 6-5, in non-conference baseball action today, with the Profs improving to 17-9 on the year. Phil Sedalis went 3-for-5 with two runs scored with Jason Morgan and Nick Struble chipping in two hits each. Serrano drove in two runs as did Maria, with the Profs totaling four doubles in the game. Freshman Nick Cugino (1-0) earned his first victory as a Prof in 2.1 innings of work with Sean Colbert picking up his team-best third... Read more →


Rowan Wins Second Straight, now 15-8 and 3-5 in Conference

CAMDEN, NJ – Jason Morgan and Pat Defeciani each homered, and Tyler Cannon and Karson Harcourt had three hits each as #18 Rowan held off a late rally by Rutgers-Camden to take a 9-8 win in the second game of the NJAC baseball series. Rowan wins its second straight to improve to 15-8 and 3-5 in the conference. Morgan and Defeciani each homered for the second straight game to lead the way, with Defeciani picking up three RBI. Cannon was 3-for-5 while Dylan Maria had two hits as the Profs recorded 14 hits to build up a 9-4 lead in... Read more →


Rowan's Head Football Coach Stepping Down

Jay Accorsi Announces Retirement as Rowan Head Football Coach After 22 Seasons of Leading the Profs GLASSBORO, NJ (April 12, 2024)--– Jay Accorsi, the Rowan University football program’s all-time leader in victories, has announced his retirement as head football coach after 22 seasons at the helm. The longest-tenured head coach in the program’s history, Accorsi leaves after a total of 30 years of service to the University. Accorsi’s head coaching record in 22 years stands at 143-78 with seven shared or outright NJAC titles and seven appearances in the NCAA Division III Championships. The Profs made four straight NCAA Playoff... Read more →


Getting back into sport and looking after my diet

"It's decided; I'm going back to sport! That's a good thing. It's worth remembering that a sedentary lifestyle is a scourge of modern times. We are far too static. The body and mind are never relieved, and we create tensions. The natural massage of movement no longer stimulates our organs. The body becomes numb and rigid. That's why we've decided to give you as much advice as possible on how to get back into exercise in the best possible conditions. Because sport is movement. And movement is life. After your sports session, you can also use CBD oil to relax... Read more →