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Ethan Hurwitz

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor

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Cameron Levasseur and Ethan Hurwitz
April 23, 2024
Graduate student guard Matt Balanc stands on the sidelines before a game against Siena on March 3.

[Photo] Quinnipiac Chronicle 2023-24 Sports Awards

Chronicle Sports Staff
April 23, 2024
Junior midfielder EllaGrace Delmond and junior attack Abby Wise hug after the Bobcats score a goal during a game against Iona on April 13, 2024

Overtime ‘heartbreaker’ pushes women’s lacrosse to the brink of elimination

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
April 13, 2024
The Quinnipiac acrobatics and tumbling team ranks second in the latest NCATA rankings.

‘Liquid steel’ acrobatics and tumbling eyes national championship after first-ever undefeated regular season

Ethan Hurwitz and Cameron Levasseur
April 9, 2024
Graduate guard Savion Lewis enters the transfer portal after six seasons at Quinnipiac.

Savion Lewis receives seventh year of eligibility, enters transfer portal

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Keeping up with the Krafts: Apple TV+’s ‘The Dynasty’ is a bumbling football soap opera

Keeping up with the Krafts: Apple TV+’s ‘The Dynasty’ is a bumbling football soap opera

Colin Kennedy and Ethan Hurwitz
April 2, 2024
Graduate student guard Matt Balanc drives to the rim against Fairfield on Feb. 23, 2024.

Matt Balanc struggles in final game, Quinnipiac men’s basketball drops CBI opener to Evansville

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 24, 2024
Sophomore forward Amarri Tice dribbles the ball against Saint Peter's in the MAAC semifinals in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Quinnipiac Bobcats, Evansville Purple Aces set to face off in opening round of CBI Tournament

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Graduate student guard Matt Balanc drives to the rim against Saint Peter's on March 15.

Quinnipiac men’s basketball selected for CBI for second time in program history, will face Evansville in opening round

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 17, 2024
Quinnipiac graduate student guard Matt Balanc (hands on knees) looks on as Saint Peter's celebrates its game-winning shot in the MAAC semifinals.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks’ postseason buzzer beater over Quinnipiac, second-by-second

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Quinnipiac head coach Tom Pecora speaks to his team during the Bobcats' quarterfinals win over Canisius on March 13.

Conference title or not, Tom Pecora has left his mark on Quinnipiac men’s basketball

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Graduate student guard Matt Balanc makes an acrobatic move in Quinnipiac's win against Saint Peter's on Feb. 8.

MAAC Tournament: Previewing No. 1 Quinnipiac and No. 5 Saint Peter’s ahead of semifinals

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis drives to the rim during Quinnipiac's quarterfinals win over Canisius on March 13.

No. 1 Bobcats overpower No. 9 Canisius with 24-point win, advance to MAAC semifinals

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
Freshman guard Rihards Vavers drives to the net against Canisius on Feb. 4, 2024.

MAAC Tournament: Quarterfinal preview between No. 1 Quinnipiac, No. 9 Canisius

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
Quinnipiac women's basketball in a team huddle during its Feb. 8 46-40 win over Saint Peter's.

[Photo] How No. 7 Quinnipiac and No. 10 Saint Peter’s match up in MAAC Tournament

Benjamin Yeargin, Managing Editor
March 12, 2024
Sophomore forward Amarri Tice rises above the defense for a dunk in Quinnipiac's 73-64 victory over Marist at M&T Bank Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Quinnipiac clinches share of MAAC title with nine-point win over Marist

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
Junior goalkeeper Mason Oak is currently leading the Bobcats to a 4-0 record to start the season.

Men’s lacrosse’s Mason Oak named to Tewaaraton Award Watch List

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Sophomore forward Amarri Tice dunks the ball against Rider on Feb. 25.

As MAAC Tournament looms, men’s basketball looking to hit the jackpot in Atlantic City

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis shoots a free throw in Quinnipiac's Sunday win over Siena.

[Photo] Quinnipiac takes care of Siena on senior day, inches closer to MAAC regular season title

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
March 3, 2024
Freshman forward Rihards Vavers drives to the rim against Iona on March 1, 2024.

[Photo] Full team effort breaks Quinnipiac men’s basketball’s four-game losing streak

Ryan Johanson, Copy Editor
March 2, 2024
Junior forward Grace LaBarge yells out to freshman guard Ava Sollenne during Quinnipiac's 64-46 loss to Fairfield Thursday.

[Photo] Fairfield continues ‘super year,’ topples Quinnipiac 64-46

Benjamin Yeargin, Managing Editor
February 29, 2024
Former Quinnipiac baseball head coach Joe Mattei dies at 86

Former Quinnipiac baseball head coach Joe Mattei dies at 86

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Graduate student guard Matt Balanc misses a dunk in Quinnipiac's loss to Rider on Feb. 25.

Missed opportunities for Bobcats leads to fourth-straight loss, dip in MAAC standings

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
Graduate student goaltender Logan Angers watches the puck during Quinnipiac's 9-0 win over Harvard on Feb. 24.

Logan Angers’ home-ice career ends the way it started — with a shutout

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Graduate student guard Matt Balanc looks on during Quinnipiac's 85-81 loss to Fairfield Friday night.

Men’s basketball continues critical losing skid in front of national audience

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Quinnipiac men's basketball head coach Tom Pecora will remain with the Bobcats through the 2027-28 season.

Tom Pecora inks extension to remain with Quinnipiac through 2027-28

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Freshman guard Ava Sollenne (left) guards Mount St. Mary's redshirt junior guard Jada Lee in Quinnipiac's 54-45 loss Thursday evening.

[Photo] Women’s basketball fails to climb over Mount St. Mary’s, falls 54-45

Benjamin Yeargin, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024
Sixth-year catcher Hannah Davis catches a pitch from behind the plate for Quinnipiac softball.

Four takeaways from Quinnipiac softball’s opening weekend series split

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 11, 2024
Freshman guard Ava Sollenne looks to defend during Quinnipiac's 46-40 win over Saint Peter's on Feb. 8.

Bobcats ruffle Peacocks’ feathers, women’s basketball pulls out greasy defensive win

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 9, 2024
Freshman guard Rihards Vavers shoots a free throw as graduate guard Matt Balanc looks on against Canisius on Feb. 4.

Bracketology: Where experts project Quinnipiac men’s basketball ahead of MAAC Tournament, March Madness

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
From the left, goaltender Vinny Duplessis along with forwards Jacob Quillan, Collin Graf and Sam Lipkin head to center ice after winning The Connecticut Ice Tournament on Jan. 27.

[Photo] Defining a dynasty: Where Quinnipiac hockey’s big three stands midseason

Amanda Dronzek, Associate Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
From left: Quinnipiac coaches Tom Pecora, Shaun Morris and Bradley Jacks during a game against Mount St. Mary’s on Jan. 25.

Suits and sneakers: Why ‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ hits close to home for men’s basketball coaching staff

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 31, 2024
Senior goaltender Vinny Duplessis is 12-4-2 in 18 games played this season.

Once a Beanpot hero, Vinny Duplessis shows poise under pressure at CT Ice

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 31, 2024
Graduate student guard Matt Balanc lays the ball up in Quinnipiac's win over Fairfield on Jan. 28, 2024.

Matt Balanc’s game winner lifts ‘magic’ Bobcats over Fairfield

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 28, 2024
Freshman forward Mason Marcellus gets fist bumps from the bench after scoring the game's lone goal.

[Photo] Bobcats blank Bulldogs 1-0, advance to Connecticut Ice Championship

Amanda Dronzek, Associate Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis dribbles the ball against Mount St. Mary's on Jan. 25, 2024.

Thursday win over Mount St. Mary’s moves Bobcats into sole possession of first place

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Sophomore forward Amarri Tice shoots a free throw as graduate student guard Savion Lewis (center) watches on.

Quinnipiac blows out the candles, completes comeback on head coach Tom Pecora’s birthday

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Quinnipiac senior forward/midfielder Emely dribbles the ball against Brown in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament on Nov. 11.

Emely van der Vliet signs professional contract in Austria following two years at QU

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Freshman forward Kahlen Lamarche skates towards the puck against Harvard on Jan. 12, 2024.

[Photo] No. 6 Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey survives third period, defeats Dartmouth 5-3

Milton Woolfenden, Staff Writer
January 14, 2024
Graduate student forward Julia Nearis celebrated with teammates following a goal during a 8-0 win over Harvard on January 12, 2023.

[Photo] No. 6 Quinnipiac dominates Harvard with 8-0 beatdown

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
January 13, 2024
Graduate student forward Zach Tupker handles the puck against Northeastern on Jan. 6, 2024.

Overturned goal looms large in Quinnipiac’s tie with Northeastern

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 7, 2024
Photos by Peyton McKenzie, Photoillustration by Cameron Levasseur

New Year’s resolutions for Quinnipiac hockey, basketball entering 2024

Cameron Levasseur, Colin Kennedy, Ethan Hurwitz, and Benjamin Yeargin
January 1, 2024
Graduate guard, Matt Balanc, drives and jumps toward the rim during a game against Yale on Dec. 11, 2023, at M&T Bank Arena.

Quinnipiac basketball hopes to create ‘important’ rivalry with Yale

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
Senior forward Paul Otieno watches the ball while defended after a free throw against Navy on December 8, 2023.

Bobcats pull out win over Navy, look ahead to Monday matchup with Yale

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
December 9, 2023
Miami Heat shooting guard Jimmy Butler went to Tyler Junior College before transferring to Marquette. (CWEB News/Flickr)

The never-before-told story about the Quinnipiac men’s basketball program’s interest in Jimmy Butler

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
December 5, 2023
Quinnipiac senior goaltender Vinny Duplessis looks for the puck in a 3-2 loss to the BU Terriers on Nov. 22, 2023.

Late collapse plays spoiler in Duplessis’ return to BU, Bobcats fall 3-2

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
November 23, 2023
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis goes up for a layup against Army West Point on Nov. 17, 2023.

‘Point god’ Savion Lewis leading charge for 5-1 Bobcats

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Freshman guard Paige Giardi shoots a free throw during Quinnipiac's win over Maine on Nov. 6.

Bobcat Report: Women’s basketball’s round robin, Amarri Tice’s role, men’s hockey lighting lamps at record pace

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
November 20, 2023
Freshman forward Rihards Vavers shoots the ball during Quinnipiac's nine-point win over Army on Nov. 17, 2023.

‘It’s an honor’: Quinnipiac men’s basketball pulls out hard-fought win over Army

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis drives to the net against Coast Guard on Nov. 6, 2023.

Bobcat Report: Savion Lewis returns in full force, fall sports bow out

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Junior guard Doug Young drives to the rim during Quinnipiac's 116-48 win over Coast Guard on Nov. 6, 2023.

Men’s basketball makes program history in 68-point wash over Coast Guard

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Quinnipiac men's ice hockey head coach Rand Pecknold's favorite pizza place is Frank Pepe's in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Bobcat Report: Deep (dish) analysis on Rand Pecknold’s favorite type of pizza

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Freshman forward Andon Cerbone fires a shot at goal against Harvard on November 5, 2023.

[Photo] Quinnipiac returns to form, dismantles Harvard 6-0

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Graduate guard Matt Balanc was named to the All-MAAC Preseason First Team on Oct. 17.

Quinnipiac men’s basketball looks to outperform expectations

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
Fifth-year forward Tomas Svecula, 9, dribbles the ball past Daniel Klaric during a non-conference game against Boston College at the Quinnipiac Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Bobcat Report: Men’s soccer’s legacy, women’s cross country preparing for NCAAs, a DJ’s inadvertent music

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
The Quinnipiac women's cross country team celebrating its second-straight MAAC title Saturday.

Women’s cross country claims back-to-back MAAC crowns

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Quinnipiac Athletics, Peyton McKenzie/Chronicle, Photo Illustration by Cameron Levasseur

Three titles, a fraction of the recognition

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Gene and Lisa Van Dyk — parents of rugby senior Anna Van Dyk — pose with their poster celebrating Anna's 100th career tackle on Saturday.

Bobcat Report: Milestone tackles, wins for Quinnipiac this weekend

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Graduate student goaltender Logan Angers is 8-0-0 to start the 2023-23 regular season.

[Photo] No. 6 Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey remains perfect, defeat arch-rival No. 5 Yale

Milton Woolfenden, Staff Writer
October 21, 2023
Senior forward Travis Treloar shoots the puck in the Bobcats' 3-2 OT win over AIC on Friday night.

Bobcat Report: Why did Travis Treloar transfer to Quinnipiac? The answer is simple

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 15, 2023
Graduate student forward Jess Schryver lines up for a face-off during a 2-1 overtime win over Providence on October, 14 2023.

[Photo] Bobcats deny Friars’ Hail Mary, defeat Providence 2-1 in overtime

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Graduate student forward Stella Tegtmeier recorded three shots in a 2-1 loss to No. 7 Liberty on Friday.

Fourth quarter loss to No. 7 Liberty slows Quinnipiac field hockey’s postseason hopes

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
Senior transfer goaltender Vinny Duplessis makes one of his 21 saves in Saturday’s overtime loss to Boston College.

New talent shines in Quinnipiac men’s hockey debuts

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
The Bobcats men's ice hockey head coach Rand Pecknold holds up his national champion ring to the crowd prior to the start of the team's season opener at M&T Bank Arena on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Bobcat Report: Rand Pecknold discusses banner ceremony, previewing golf’s local event

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Which show cooked more?

Which show cooked more?

Ethan Hurwitz and Zachary Carter
October 3, 2023
Quinnipiac rugby moves to 2-2 after a 22-17 win over Sacred Heart Saturday.

Bobcat Report: Rugby wins cleanly in messy conditions, Emerson Jarvis’ early impact, volleyball’s historic conference start

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
October 1, 2023
Then-sophomore winger Jacob Quillan is still awaiting the arrival of his game-winning hockey stick.

‘Who got my twig?’: History-making memorabilia and the cat-and-mouse game that followed QU’s national championship win

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
The ever-so-sudden resurgence of 'Suits'

The ever-so-sudden resurgence of ‘Suits’

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
A worker sprinkles cheese pizzas before the dinner rush on York Hill on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Bobcat Buzz: Rocky Top Student Center’s personal pies stole a ‘pizza’ my heart

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Sophomore goaltender Tatum Blacker stopped nine shots in Saturday's preseason win over UConn.

Bobcat Report: Women’s ice hockey’s rotating goaltenders, Pecora’s decor

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
Quinnipiac field hockey beat Bryant on Sept. 9, despite a lengthly weather delay.

Bobcat Report: Field hockey’s weather delays are perfect for ‘Just Dance’

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 18, 2023
Graduate student catcher Hannah Davis will return to Quinnipiac for her sixth season.

Softball’s Hannah Davis returns for final season

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 13, 2023
Two years later, former QU hockey player Neil Breen finds clarity in recovery from the sport's lasting impact on the brain

Two years later, former QU hockey player Neil Breen finds clarity in recovery from the sport’s lasting impact on the brain

Cameron Levasseur and Ethan Hurwitz
September 12, 2023
What makes Quinnipiac women’s running so dominant? It starts with Carolyn Martin

What makes Quinnipiac women’s running so dominant? It starts with Carolyn Martin

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Quinnipiac women's soccer debuted a new uniform en route to a 5-0 win over Stonehill on Sept. 4.

Bobcat Report: Women’s soccer discuss new uniforms, ‘pink bananas’

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 10, 2023
The New York Knicks accused former Quinnipiac University men’s basketball player Ikechukwu Azotam of sharing confidential team information with the Toronto Raptors.

Former QU basketball player named in major NBA lawsuit

Cat Murphy and Ethan Hurwitz
September 6, 2023
Quinnipiac women's cross country was picked No. 1 in the 2023 MAAC preseason coaches poll.

Individual, team accomplishments are focus of women’s cross country’s title defense

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
Quinnipiac rugby's season got off on the wrong foot, losing to Harvard 55-14.

Rugby looks to get back to championship glory in ‘23

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
'Standing Room Only' is yet another great Tim McGraw album

‘Standing Room Only’ is yet another great Tim McGraw album

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Quinnipiac acrobatics and tumbling alum Taylor Johnson made the American Ninja Warrior Finals this past summer.

Bobcat Report: Quinnipiac Ninja Warrior

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 3, 2023
Shanna Alexander announced that she is stepping down after six years with Quinnipiac.

Senior associate athletic director Shanna Alexander steps down after six years

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Quinnipiac volleyball has hung up two new banners commemorating its successful 2022 season.

Bobcat Report: Volleyball raises banners, tennis court update, Massarelli’s big performance

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 27, 2023
Seven cards were handed out to both Quinnipiac and Rhode Island, including a red card to URI after the referee was hugged.

Hugs all around: Quinnipiac men’s soccer draws even with URI, visiting Rams receive red card for hugging

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 24, 2023
Tyrese Williams '23 inked a pro contract with Slovakia's BC Karmárno in July.

After lengthy Quinnipiac tenure, Tyrese Williams’ basketball journey leads him to Slovakia

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 21, 2023
Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the biggest of the year for a hip-hop album. (Frank Schwichtenberg/Wikimedia Commons)

After five years, Travis Scott finds a new sound with ‘UTOPIA’

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 21, 2023
The Quinnipiac women's soccer team suffered a 3-0 shutout to Providence Sunday, the first scoreless effort since 10/15/22 against Iona.

Quinnipiac women’s soccer drops season opener in Providence, loses 3-0 to Friars

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 20, 2023
JC Franconere committed to Quinnipiac after a junior season where he threw 41 strikeouts in 36 innings.

‘I’m excited to be a part of it’: Quinnipiac baseball commit JC Franconere has high expectations for himself

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 16, 2023
Quinnipiac Athletics officially announced its partnership with Opendorse on August 16.

Quinnipiac Athletics announces NIL marketplace for student-athletes

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 16, 2023
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is a masterful, cinematic explosion

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is a masterful, cinematic explosion

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 9, 2023
'24 guard Samson Reilly told the Chronicle he officially committed to Quinnipiac on Aug. 3.

Quinnipiac commit Samson Reilly details his recruiting process, collegiate basketball aspirations

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
August 5, 2023
Soundtrack aside, HBO’s ‘The Idol’ was an absolute disaster

Soundtrack aside, HBO’s ‘The Idol’ was an absolute disaster

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
July 25, 2023
Brandyn Garcia spent three seasons with Quinnipiac baseball before transferring to Texas A&M this past year.

MLB Draft: Former Quinnipiac pitcher Brandyn Garcia drafted by Seattle Mariners

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
July 12, 2023
New associate head coach Shaun Morris is entering his seventh season with the Quinnipiac Bobcats.

Men’s basketball assistant Shaun Morris promoted to associate head coach

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
July 10, 2023
‘I Think You Should Leave’ season three falls short of the previous two

‘I Think You Should Leave’ season three falls short of the previous two

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
July 4, 2023
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