Raptor Roundup, November 2024

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Men’s Soccer
This month the Raptors headed into their NJAC post-season play. The Raptors beat Rutgers
Newark 1-0 in their first round of playoffs, taking them to semi-finals. The Raptors ultimately
lost 0-1 to Rowan University, on November 5th. Although their season ended the team had six all
NJAC performers. Jason Garwood (defender), Joe Lodise (midfielder), and Sean Boen
(goalkeeper) were All NJAC Honorable Mentions. Brandon Valeri (midfielder) and Nick Yurcho
(defender) were named Second Team All NJAC. Junior defender Eric Swen was named First
Team All NJAC.
Women’s Soccer
Although the women’s team did not make it to postseason play, they had four all conference
team selections. Brianne Reeves (forward), and Amy Maurer (defender) were All NJAC
Honorable Mentions. Emily Owens (midfielder) and Gianna Patitucci (defender) were named
Second Team All NJAC.
Cross Country
This month the Scarlet Raptor’s competed in the NJAC Cross Country Championships. On
November 2nd the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship was hosted by TCNJ, the men
placed 6th out of 7 teams earning 167 points. The women placed 7th out of 9 teams earning 208
points. On November 16th the men’s team competed in the NCAA Metro regionals placing 20th
out of 25 teams, and earning 599 points. Sophomore Jacob Dinerman also named First Team All
NJAC.
Men’s Basketball
Basketball season began this month, and the Scarlet Raptors currently hold a 4-0 record. On
Saturday November 9th, the Raptors won their home opener against Penn State Lehigh Valley
74-51. On Wednesday November 13th the team won 67-62 against FDU-Florham, and the
following Saturday went on to beat Saint Elizabeth University 73-62. This month the raptors also
beat Alvernia University 69-64. On Tuesday November 26, they will face Rutgers-Newark in
their NJAC opener.
Women’s Basketball
The women’s Basketball team currently holds a 3-1 record. Their season opener was on Saturday
November 9th against Penn State Lehigh Valley where they won 77-48. The raptors then went on
to beat University of Valley Forge on November 12th (89-54) and Cairn University on November
15th (70-47). The Raptors faced FDU-Florham on November 17th, but lost 84-96. On Tuesday
November 26th the Raptors will face Rutgers Newark in their NJAC season opener.