Franciscan University Athletics
Women’s lacrosse team ready to take on 2018 season
ALLEGRA THATCHER ASSISTANT EDITOR In an age which seeks to empower women, Franciscan University’s women’s lacrosse team has accepted the challenge of forming its women in an atmosphere where “confidence can grow,” according to Head Coach Maura Conant. Lacrosse,“the fastest-growing sport in the United States,” is originally a Native American sport, said Conant. This spring […]
Barons and Lady Barons’ track teams run competitive times, leave with new personal bests
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER On Feb. 9, the Barons and Lady Barons track teams made the trip up to Delaware, Ohio, to compete in the 2018 Ohio Wesleyan University Open. Though the meet didn’t have the best competition to challenge the Barons, Head Coach Vincent Oliver said the team was looking to this meet as […]
Women’s track and field opens season well against stiff competition
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER The Lady Barons track team opened its season at the Mid-Major Invitational at Youngstown State University this past weekend and reached new heights of expertise. Competing against fields of Division I and Division II schools, the Lady Barons didn’t shy away from the competition, and came away with new personal bests […]
First half scoring barrage not enough for Lady Barons in loss
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR On Saturday, the Franciscan women’s basketball team lost a 73-60 contest against visiting conference opponent Hilbert College, despite a tied halftime score against a squad then 12-1 in conference play. After a 5-0 deficit early in the first quarter, junior guard Gaby De Jesus assisted sophomore forward Cianna Vaughan, who landed […]
Men’s track and field throws down great times against tough competition in first meet
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER As the Lady Barons track team opened its season this past weekend, the Barons men also competed at Youngstown State University in the Mid-Major Invitational. The Baron men competed exceptionally well against Division I and II teams. The future looks bright for Franciscan with the talent that the team possesses this […]
Barons lose heartbreaker to Hilbert College
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The Franciscan University men’s basketball team couldn’t land a buzzer-beater against Hilbert College, falling 67-66 in a heartbreaker of a conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. Senior forward Garrison Holmes started the scoring for the Barons, missing a layup, then dropping the shot in for two after an offensive rebound. Franciscan would […]
First half scoring not enough for Franciscan against Altoona
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR It was a tale of two halves, as the Lady Barons fell 83-58 to conference opponent Penn State-Altoona after a strong start that saw the teams tied 33-33 at the halftime buzzer. Looking to notch their first win of the season, the Lady Barons took the courts for the opening tipoff […]
Altoona proves too much for Franciscan down the stretch
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR A late first half run proved too much for the Franciscan University men’s basketball team to overcome down the stretch, as they fell 78-63 to visiting conference opponent Penn State-Altoona on Wednesday. Senior center JP Dombrowski started the scoring for the Barons, knocking down a contested jumper well into the lane […]
Cunningham becomes winningest pitcher in school history, beats Mt. Aloysius 4-3
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER The Lady Barons softball team split their April 18 doubleheader versus the Mt. Aloysius Mounties, winning the first game by a score of 4-3. Senior Jordan Cunningham (5-7) started the first game for Franciscan and became the all-time winningest pitcher in the program’s history by securing her sixth career win. […]
Training Rooms: Helping student athletes do what they love
MARGARET BOYLAN ASSISTANT EDITOR As some students dread to go to the training room, for fear of being told they can’t play, other students reflect on the helpfulness of the staff. Many Franciscan University students who are involved in the athletics here on campus dread the waiting room, in fear that if they come with […]