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The Quinnipiac Chronicle
Michael Petitto

Michael Petitto, Associate Sports Editor

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Quinnipiac men's lacrosse ends their season falling to the No. 1 Sacred Heart Pioneers.

Men’s lacrosse falls 18-11 to No. 1 Sacred Heart

Michael Petitto, Associate Sports Editor
May 1, 2025
Freshman midfield Brendan Johnson and Freshman midfield Nick Smith taking the field versus Iona on Mar. 29th, 2025.

Men’s lacrosse upsets Canisius 12-10, moves on to second round of MAAC Tournament

Michael Petitto, Associate Sports Editor
April 27, 2025
Senior attack Abby Wise scores a goal against SHU on Mar. 29th, 2025.

Women’s lacrosse makes playoffs after bounce-back season

Michael Petitto, Associate Sports Editor
April 22, 2025
There will never be another Michael Jackson

There will never be another Michael Jackson

Michael Petitto, Associate Sports Editor
April 22, 2025
Quinnipiac forward Alexis Reyes will continue his basketball career overseas with the Reales De La Vega.

Alexis Reyes drafted to pro league

Michael Petitto, Associate Sports Editor
April 16, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv prepares to shoot a free throw in a 79-51 victory against Iona in the MAAC Quarterfinals on March 12.

Gal Raviv’s transfer was only a matter of time

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
April 8, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv dribbles up the floor during Quinnipiac's 60-40 win against Manhattan on Feb. 22.

Gal Raviv to transfer to Miami

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
April 6, 2025
Bobcats joined by Hamden Youth Lacrosse players during the national anthem March 29.

Men’s Lacrosse on the brink of missing the postseason

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
April 1, 2025
Sophomore attacker Nate Watson scores his 18 goal of the season against Iona, leading the team in goals.

Bobcats can’t stop the bleeding, lose third straight

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 29, 2025
Freshman defense Joe Konesco stays in front of his man in a 18-10 loss against Bryant on Feb. 22.

Bobcats drop second straight in last second loss to Manhattan

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 26, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv will enter the transfer portal after one year in Hamden.

Gal Raviv to enter the transfer portal

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 25, 2025
Quinnipiac men's lacrosse lined up before a 18-10 loss to Bryant on Feb. 22.

Men’s lacrosse defeated in battle for the top of the MAAC

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 22, 2025
Quinnipiac women’s basketball stands together in a 57-40 loss against Seton Hall on March 20.

‘We were right there:’ Quinnipiac falls in opening round of WBIT 57-40

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 20, 2025
The No. 2 Quinnipiac Bobcats fell to the No. 1 Fairfield Stags 76-53 on March 15.

Historic season comes to an end, No. 2 Quinnipiac falls to No. 1 Fairfield

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 15, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv celebrates after scoring in a 72-65 win against Fairfield on March 8.

A sneak peak at Quinnipiac and Fairfield’s MAAC Championship matchup

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 15, 2025
(From left) Quinnipiac Senior guard Doug Young, graduate student guard Savion Lewis, graduate student forward Paul Otieno and junior forward Amarri Monroe stands stunned in a 81-73 loss to Iona in the MAAC Semifinals on March 14.

The reason Quinnipiac lost was simple: Lack of physicality

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 15, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv shoots a layup in a 65-51 win over Merrimack in the MAAC Semifinals on March 14.

Quinnipiac advances to MAAC Championship, O’Donnell shines in semifinals

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 14, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv shoots a layup in a 71-59 victory over Iona in the MAAC Quarterfinals on March 12.

“A tough battle:” Previewing the MAAC Semifinals between No. 2 Quinnipiac and No. 6 Merrimack

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 13, 2025
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis shoots a layup in a 78-64 win over Rider in the MAAC Quarterfinals on March 12.

How Quinnipiac’s backcourt scored their way to a victory

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 13, 2025
Quinnipiac women's basketball defeats Iona in the MAAC Tournament to advance to the semifinal round March 14.

Quinnipiac dominates second quarter, advances to MAAC Semifinals

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 12, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv celebrates with teammates in a 72-65 victory against Fairfield on March 8.

Quinnipiac women’s basketball steals the show at MAAC Awards

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 10, 2025
As of publication, freshman guard Gal Raviv is averaging 18 points per game.

Quinnipiac women’s basketball looks to cap off historic season

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
March 4, 2025
Freshman guard Gal Raviv shoots a free throw in a 71-47 win against Sacred Heart on Feb. 13.

Bobcats move to seven straight wins, Raviv ties career-high

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 27, 2025
Graduate student Caranda Perea in a game against SHU on Feb. 13.

Women’s basketball honors seniors, snag 60-40 win over Manhattan

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 22, 2025
‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ leaves much to be desired

‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ leaves much to be desired

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 18, 2025
Junior midfielder Max Pauwels rifles a shot in a 13-7 victory against Brown on February 17, 2024.

Men’s lacrosse trounced by first two opponents

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 18, 2025
Sophomore guard Karson Martin drives on her defender in a 71-47 victory over Sacred Heart on Feb. 13.

Fabbri secures 13th 20 win season in 71-47 victory over Sacred Heart

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 13, 2025
Senior goalie Mason Oak was named as an honorable mention on USA Lacrosse’s Division I list of Preseason All-Americans.

Men’s lacrosse competing with younger talent

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 11, 2025
Sophomore guard Karson Martin shoots a jump shot against Siena on Feb. 1.

Quinnipiac dominates defensively in 56-41 victory over Canisius

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 6, 2025
Sophomore guard Khaden Bennett is playing upward of 20-30 minutes per game this season after averaging four minutes per game last year.

Khaden Bennett’s sophomore comeback

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 4, 2025
Junior forward Ella O'Donnell posts up her defender in the Bobcats’ 77-74 victory against Siena on Feb. 1.

Quinnipiac triumphs in 77-74 win over Siena

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
February 1, 2025
Floating into 'Balloonerism'

Floating into ‘Balloonerism’

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
January 28, 2025
Quinnipiac sophomore guard Karson Martin prepares to make a play during the Bobcats' 74-66 victory against Princeton on November 16, 2024.

Quinnipiac goes wire-to-wire, takes down Rider 66-53

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
January 25, 2025
Graduate student forward Caranda Perea prepares to pass the ball against Yale on Dec. 9.

Quinnipiac defeats Yale in 76-50 blowout

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
December 9, 2024
Juice WRLD's posthumous album, "The Party Never Ends," addresses his drug addiction.

The party’s finally over

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
December 3, 2024
From left: senior guard Jackie Grisdale, junior forward Ella O'Donnell, sophomore guard Karson Martin and graduate student forward Caranda Perea huddles while freshman guard Gal Raviv shoots a free throw on Nov. 21 against Cornell.

Bobcats suffer first loss of season against Miami

Michael Petitto, Copy Editor
December 1, 2024
Rapper Nas adds to the conversation of whether first-week album sales really matter.

Do first-week album sales really matter?

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
Freshman point guard Gal Raviv averages 17.7 PPG as of publication.

‘Workhorse’ Gal Raviv continues hot streak

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
Freshman guard Gal Raviv drives to the lane during Quinnipiac’s 74-66 victory over Princeton at M&T Bank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Quinnipiac defeats Princeton in tightly contested battle

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
Lil Uzi Vert releases a sequel to their third studio album "Eternal Atake," titled "Eternal Atake 2," on Nov. 1.

Lil Uzi Vert crashes and burns with ‘Eternal Atake 2’

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
From left: freshman guard Gal Reviv, sophomore guard Karson Martin, senior guard Jackie Grisdale and senior forward Grace LaBarge stand at the foul line on Oct. 26 against SCSU.

Bobcats surge in second half, defeats Holy Cross 78-74 in season opener

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Sophomore guard Karson Martin shoots against SCSU on Oct. 26th, 2024.

Women’s basketball starts strong with exhibition win over Southern Connecticut

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
October 26, 2024
Dikembe Mutombo leaves behind a memorable legacy and continues to inspire others after his passing on Sept. 30.

Remembering Dikembe Mutombo

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
Canadian rapper Drake is feeling the repercussions from Kendrick Lamar's hit diss track "Not Like Us."

A year of reckoning: Drake’s image and reputation at a crossroad

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024
Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl announcement marks a milestone in halftime show history

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
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From icon to incomplete: The flawed release of Ye’s ‘Vultures 2’

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Quinnipiac men's lacrosse huddles before the next possession during the opening round of the MAAC playoffs against Manhattan.

Manhattan stuns men’s lacrosse in opening round of MAAC tournament

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse celebrates a 13-7 win over Brown on Feb. 17.

Men’s lacrosse seeking first MAAC championship since 2016

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024
Graduate student attacker Jake Tellers fends off a defender in a game against VMI on April 13.

Bobcats end regular season with overtime heartbreaker to LIU

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
April 20, 2024
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Why Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole’s feud ended in an apology

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Senior attack Dylan Donnery pounces for a loose ball during a 13-12 loss to Sacred Heart on April 10.

Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse extends losing streak in loss to Sacred Heart

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Graduate student attacker Jake Tellers rifles a shot on net while getting shoved against Brown on February 17, 2024.

Bobcats suffer 13-10 loss to Siena in low-scoring affair

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024
Senior midfielder Steven Germain scored 4 goals and 7 total points during the Bobcats’ game against Brown on February 17, 2024.

Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse on track for first conference championship in half a decade

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Quinnipiac graduate student attacker Jake Tellers raises his hands in a game against Brown on Feb. 17.

Back on track: Bobcats rally to 15-10 victory over Mount St. Mary’s

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
March 31, 2024
Senior midfielder Ryan Donnery cradles the ball behind the net during a game against Brown on Feb. 17.

Bobcats drop first game of season in 15-12 upset to Manhattan

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Senior midfielder Evan Perry celebrates with a teammate after a goal against Brown on February 17, 2024.

Last one standing: Bobcats remain undefeated after 13-10 win over Marist

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
March 23, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Max Pauwels rifles a shot on net against Brown on February 17, 2024.

Bobcats keep Canisius in check, stroll to fifth-straight victory

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
March 10, 2024
Graduate student attacker Jake Tellers puts a shot on net while being shoved by a Brown defender in a game against the Bears on Feb. 17.

Bobcats stave off fourth quarter comeback, battle to fourth victory of season

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
March 2, 2024
Quinnipiac men's lacrosse celebrates a goal in a game against Brown on Feb. 17.

Three hat tricks propel Bobcats to nail biting 13-10 victory over Bryant

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 24, 2024
Senior attacker Dylan Donnery jumps on his teammates in celebration after the Bobcats’ score against Brown on February 17, 2024.

Bobcats take advantage of home field, dominate in 13-7 win over Brown

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 17, 2024
Senior midfielder Evan Perry battles the elements in a February 2022 game against Bryant.

New faces look to propel men’s lacrosse back to MAAC Tournament

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
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Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vulture 1’ soars past expectations

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Quinnipiac men's lacrosse opens up its 2024 season with a win over St. John's Saturday afternoon.

Fantastic coaching, team chemistry leads to dominating Bobcat men’s lacrosse victory

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
On Oct. 28, former Vice President Mike Pence became the first prominent candidate to withdraw from the Republican presidential nomination race.

Pence’s political demise and its impact on Republicans

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Freshman Paige Girardi drives to the hoop during a game against Maine on November 6, 2023.

Missed opportunities and turnovers: Nightmare performance leads Bobcats to first loss of the season

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
How modern hip-hop is rising from the underground

How modern hip-hop is rising from the underground

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
A mural in London of rapper Tupac Shakur, created over 20 years after his death. (Mural by Benzi Brofman, Photo by Loco Steve/Flickr)

Why Tupac was ahead of his time

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Nas: Greatest of his generation

Nas: Greatest of his generation

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
Men's lacrosse promoted Casey Eidenshink from assistant coach to associate head coach on Sept. 20.

Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse assistant Casey Eidenshink promoted to associate head coach

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Is the world ready for a new Ye album?

Is the world ready for a new Ye album?

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Leaving a legacy to remember: Demitri George

Leaving a legacy to remember: Demitri George

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
How the streaming era is ruining the quality of music

How the streaming era is ruining the quality of music

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Bobcats refuse to give up, fight to 11-10 victory over No. 13 Brown

Bobcats refuse to give up, fight to 11-10 victory over No. 13 Brown

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
Graduate student forward Ike Nweke scored 10 points Sunday, his 15th game of the season reaching double-digits.

Quinnipiac falls apart during second half, splits season series with Canisius

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Quinnipiac women's basketball is now 7-3 in MAAC play on the season, tied for third in the conference.

DeWees returns as Quinnipiac dominates Manhattan 52-38

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Quinnipiac men's hockey drops to 18-3-3 on the season after Saturday's loss to Colgate.

Bobcats blow 2-0 lead, lose in devastating fashion to Colgate

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
January 22, 2023
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21 Savage and Nas squash supposed beef, release new song ‘One Mic One Gun’

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
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Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ lives up to massive expectations

Michael Petitto, Contributing Writer
November 9, 2022
Quinnipiac honors seniors before 2-0 win over No. 24 Penn

Quinnipiac honors seniors before 2-0 win over No. 24 Penn

Michael Petitto, Contributing Writer
October 23, 2022
Quinnipiac completes exhibition slate with 4-2 win over Providence

Quinnipiac completes exhibition slate with 4-2 win over Providence

Michael Petitto, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2022
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