By David Pavlak pavlakd@theridernews.com A day after the Broncs defeated Canisius on Jan. 22, Head Coach Tommy Dempsey and his staff announced the four incoming players for next season: Nurideen Lindsey, Derrick Stewart, Shawn Valentine and Khalil Alford. Dempsey is excited to bring in four fresh faces that can bring something to the program that
By Corey Donetz Rider’s men’s basketball team has kept its assumed New Year’s resolution of playing better basketball thus far. The Broncs have put their abysmal 3-11 record in 2011 in the past, going 6-3 in 2012 while playing much improved basketball. The Broncs (9-14, 6-5 MAAC) are looking to ride the momentum of their
By Steven Eggert So far, a month has passed in the New Year and the Rider ice hockey team (25-6) is off to an exciting back half of the season. The Broncs dropped a few spots in the ACHA Division II rankings and now currently sit in the 10th spot. Rider will take on Scranton
By Maria Eldridge The Broncs lost some of their early season momentum and are currently struggling to get it back. As the campus cleared and many students were back in their hometowns, the Broncs continued their on-court work, suffering some heartbreaking losses along the way, resulting in a 4-7 record. “We definitely struggled over break,”
By Victoria Lyons The Rider track and field team competed in the Terrier Invitational at Boston University this past weekend, where both the men and the women had strong performances. According to Head Coach Bob Hamer, the team exceeded expectations in a lot of ways, but is also aware of its capabilities. “We know that
By David Pavlak pavlakd@theridernews.com While we have all been enjoying our winter break, Rider athletics has continued to roll forward into the New Year. Men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling and track and field have been busy competing even after the students have all gone home to enjoy the month long break. Here is an update
By Steve Eggert After flying down to Jacksonville, Fla., the Broncs (1-8) are getting ready to take on the 12th ranked Florida Gators (6-2) tonight at 7 p.m. The Broncs have not started the season on the right foot, but look to rebound with a big win against a nationally ranked opponent. The Broncs have
By Laura Staples Distance runners are a different breed. They live, eat, sleep and breathe running, which requires commitment, passion and a willingness to push the body beyond comfort every single day of the year. They are the people you see running through the heat, rain and snow, and think “Are those people crazy?” Freshman
By Jenni Chiarello The Rider wrestling team (3-1) is fresh off a win against Old Dominion (4-4) and now anxiously awaits its next bout against the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers (3-1) on Saturday. Freshman Clint Morrison, who defeated the third-best wrestler at the 184-pound division in the CAA, is looking forward to continuing the team’s
By David Pavlak pavlakd@theridernews.com Move over boys, the women’s basketball team is here to play, and they are not taking “no” for an answer this season. Seven games in, the Broncs are 4-3, comparatively better seeing as they started last season a woeful 0-14 before notching their first victory over Canisius. A lack of seniors
By Maria Eldridge Tenacity gave the Broncs the edge they needed to beat Stony Brook (1-6) Tuesday night, 53-41. It was clear the Broncs were playing with a chip on their shoulder after previously dropping a game against nationally ranked Georgetown. The Seawolves played a gritty game, which the Broncs capitalized on and gained control
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