Men’s Basketball is 7-0, but Room For Improvement Remains
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under Home Scroll, Sports
The St. John’s men’s basketball team has taken care of business thus far, as they currently sit 7-0 and one of the last 10 or so undefeated teams in all of America. The non-conference schedule hasn’t been immensely difficult and all the wins haven’t been pretty, but the team is getting it...
Women’s Basketball Starts Off Strong
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under Sports
Without playing a home game within the confines of Carnesecca Arena until last Thursday, the St. John’s women’s basketball team opened up the season strong, winning five of their first seven games in convincing fashions. The team’s only two losses are to undefeated and national power house UC...
Volleyball Loses in the First Round of NIVC
Brendan Murray, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Sports
A historic season for Red Storm volleyball ended with a bitter defeat to the College of Charleston in Atlanta. The Red Storm were unable to continue their run of dominance this season at the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC). This defeat should in no way take away from the incredible sea...
Fencing Dominates Brandeis Invitational
Nick McCreven, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Sports
The St. John’s fencing team made their way out to Waltham, Mass. this past weekend for the Brandeis Invitational and took home five victories for both the men’s and women’s sides, for a final record of 10-2. Both teams only fell to Yale but were able to take down Brandeis, MIT, Brown, Corne...
COURTSIDE: Bright Lights, Big Expectations
John Cavanagh, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Sports
The bright lights, the history and the expectations. Simply put, there’s no greater challenge than playing in New York City. Certain athletes are built for the moment and can handle the pressure. St. John’s has embraced their image as New York’s Team, and so have their hometown athletes. Junio...
COURTSIDE: Staff Writer Predictions (Women’s)
November 13, 2018
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Brendan Myers: Record Prediction: 19 -10 The record is contingent upon how quickly the team adjusts to playing with without Maya Singleton and Imani Littleton, but with all the experience returning, a strong backcourt, and a talented scorer like Akina Wellere, the adjustment period shouldn’t t...
COURTSIDE: Staff Predictions (Men’s)
November 13, 2018
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Brendan Myers Record Prediction: 19-11: The Red Storm should have a successful non-conference campaign and the necessary confidence flowing into conference play. Last year, St. John’s fans learned that the Big East schedule can lead to tumultuous times, but expect a stronger season with more tal...
COURTSIDE: Loaded with Experience
John Cavanagh, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Sports
Torch Photo/Amanda Negretti Last season was a successful one for Head Coach Joe Tartamella and the Red Storm. The team won 19 games despite new faces and a hard non-conference schedule. This season, they return with a roster loaded with talent and experience. They’ll carry a smaller squad of only 10 players...
COURTSIDE: A Revived Front Court
Sean Okula, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under Sports
Preseason chatter is fueled by overzealous narratives. Bold assertions can be made without any frame of reference. It’s fun, but often frivolous. In that spirit, the rejuvenated St. John’s frontcourt needs a presumptuous, New York-centric tagline. The New York Block Exchange? The Queens Skysc...
COURTSIDE: Top 5 Moments With New York’s Team
November 12, 2018
Filed under Sports
Men’s: St. John’s vs. Georgetown (2017); After what seemed like a pretty innocent foul from Amar Alibegovic on a Georgetown player, tempers flared, leading to a sideline scuffle to bring old Big East nostalgia to the forefront of college basketball. However, this time it was Mullin...
Following His Heart
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
November 8, 2018
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For Marcellus Earlington, the choice wasn’t even close. Yes, he was a three-star defensive end for one of New Jersey’s football powerhouses, Don Bosco Prep. He racked up close to 15 major Division I offers, from the likes of last year’s runner up University of Georgia, according to the recruiti...
Living His Dream
Nick McCreven, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Filed under Sports
Watching sports as a child allows you to develop a special bond with a team, city and community. You have someone to look up to and something to inspire you, even into your adulthood. Sports bring people together as a community and allows them to feel connected to the city that the team represents. ...
