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MBB: Returning starters look to lead this team deep in MAC

The men’s basketball team is excited and grateful to return to the court for their first real season in two years. Last year, the team was only able to compete in nine games due to COVID-19, scoring 4-5 in this abbreviated season. “I’m looking forward to the full 25 game schedule and the opportunity for…

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SWIM: Colonels look forward to in-person meets this season

Wilkes swimming returns to the water this year to compete against “real” teams for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. Last year, the teams competed virtually due to the regulations outlined by the Middle Atlantic Conference because of the pandemic. “I’m really looking forward to in-person meets this year,” said head coach Thomas Limouze….

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Fall sports return to Wilkes after 2020 season drought

Since the news released by the Mid-Atlantic Conference on July 24, 2020, fall sports teams have suffered through an entire school-year without a true sports season. Only some of the teams were able to play an exhibition game/scrimmage to get their seniors on the field one last time.  However, the NCAA has allowed for fall …

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Male Athlete of the Week: Tyler Barrow

Name: Tyler Barrow  Year: Junior  Major: Sports Management  Hometown: Massapequa, N.Y.  High School: Saint Anthony’s HS Position: Forward    Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes?  My driving force coming to Wilkes was the coaching staff and the ability to play at a high level.    Post-graduation plans in terms of a career?…

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Female Athlete of the Week: Abigayle Keating

Name: Abby Keating Year: P2 Pharmacy Student (Senior) Major: Pharmacy Minor: Public Health Concentration Hometown: Spring Grove, Pa. High School: Spring Grove Area HS Position: IM, fly, back and distance   Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Pharmacy was the main draw, as there are only a handful of pharmacy schools in…

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MBB: Coller’s late three-pointer secures win over Stevens

WILKES-BARRE,  Pa. – Wilkes hosted Stevens University in a non-conference game on Feb. 26 where a clutch three-pointer from junior guard Sean Coller sealed the deal for a 69-66 victory.  To tip off the game, neither team was successful in finding a bucket until first-year forward Trent Fisher kicked off the scoring run for the…

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