SPORTS
No.15 East Stroudsburg rallies to knock off Bloomsburg on day one
QUAKERTOWN, Pa - The No.15 East Stroudsburg Warriors rallied to overcome Bloomsburg in their PSAC Tournament opener on Wednesday. The Warriors coming away with a 5-4 win. The Huskies knocked off Slippery Rock in their opener earlier in the day. That momentum would carry over early on into their second game. After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, the Huskies would score 4-runs in the second.
Villanova’s Women’s Swim Team Is an Official Dynasty With 11 Consecutive Wins
Villanova's swimming and diving team poses for its 11th consecutive Big East title at the Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis earlier this year. Following in the tradition of sports dynasties at Villanova University, the Wildcats women’s swim and dive team has succeeded in taking 11 consecutive Big East titles, the most recent in early March, writes Colin Beazley for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Country Club of York hosts U.S. Men’s Open qualifier; one Pennsylvanian qualifies
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – A local USGA qualifier for the U.S. Men’s Open took place at the Country Club of York on Thursday. Of the four that made the cut on the 18-stroke course, one is from Pennsylvania. Nicholas Gross from Downingtown, Pennsylvania earned first place in the qualifier with a total gross score of […]
‘I just love to run': For this 80-something, Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is about fun
Jim Assal got hooked on running in high school and never stopped. That was 62 years ago. "It gives you a better outlook on life. It really does," Assal, who is 81 years old, said. "I just love to run." His love for running has fueled the now octogenarian through...
IceWorks Skating Club in Aston Competes in International Competition
The IceWorks Skating Club in Aston competed for the first time at the Nation's Cup in Bardeaux, France. Twenty Theater on Ice skaters from IceWorks Skating Club in Aston made club history this year by competing for the first time in the 2024 Nation’s Cup Theater on Ice competition April 25 to April 28 in Bordeaux, France, writes Eva Anderson for CBS Philadelphia.
Villanova G TJ Bamba transferring to Oregon
Former Washington State and Villanova guard TJ Bamba is transferring to Oregon, The Athletic reported Thursday. Bamba appeared to confirm his move to the Ducks by posting three duck emojis on X. He played three seasons with the Cougars before averaging 10.1 points in 33 starts for the Wildcats in 2023-24. Bamba has averaged 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 119 career games (84 starts). The 6-foot-3 New York native is a career 38.0 percent shooter from beyond the arc with 144 made 3-pointers. --Field Level Media
Men’s Lacrosse Advances Past No. 1 Denver, 10–9, in Big East Semifinal
On Thursday May 2, No. 4 seed Villanova (9-6, BE 2-3) hosted No 1. Seed Denver (11-3, BE 5-0) in the Big East Semifinal. This season is the first time Villanova has hosted the Big East tournament since 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Pioneers in a thriller, 10–9. Multiple...
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