
Brayden Davis Commits to East Carolina Baseball, Citing Home‑Town Roots and Winning Culture
After earning All‑American honors at Rowan, Brayden Davis chose East Carolina for its blend of prestige, culture and a familiar small‑town atmosphere.
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After earning All‑American honors at Rowan, Brayden Davis chose East Carolina for its blend of prestige, culture and a familiar small‑town atmosphere.

After 26 years of service, Gabby Lisella, longtime coach and associate athletic director at Rowan University, has announced her retirement effective July 1.

The New Jersey Athletic Conference recognized 37 student-athletes on the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team, highlighting academic excellence alongside athletic achievement.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup offers a pivotal test for soccer’s ambition to break into mainstream American sports culture, confronting historic broadcast models, fan expectations and evolving league structures.

Boston College defeats Long Island, Northeastern beats Missouri State, while Holy Cross and Yale are eliminated and Endicott moves on in Division III.

After a 12‑2 loss to Endicott in the winner’s bracket, the Bulldogs will meet Rowan University on May 31 in Eastlake, Ohio, seeking redemption after a 10‑1 victory just days earlier.

Adrian College’s baseball squad delivered a commanding opening‑round victory over No. 2 Rowan University, setting a new program win total and positioning the team for a Saturday night showdown.

After a season‑ending elbow injury in 2022, Kyle Lazer rebuilt his game, leading West Chester to the top seed and a shot at the Division II title alongside teammate Julian Costa.

The ODAC’s top‑ranked teams saw their seasons cut short in the Super Regional round, leaving the conference without a College World Series berth.
An exploration of the ten greatest men's basketball players from South Jersey, celebrating their high school triumphs, college successes, and professional achievements.

Rowan University’s baseball team defeated Randolph‑Macon in a doubleheader to earn a second straight berth in the Division III Baseball Championship, highlighted by a ninth‑inning grand slam and a complete‑game pitching effort.

Both programs have secured spots in the Division III finals, with the softball squad entering its tenth championship appearance and the baseball team looking to defend its recent title run.

Rowan University’s baseball and softball programs are set to host NCAA super regionals simultaneously for the first time, aiming for their first national championships.

The fifth‑ranked Rowan University baseball team will begin its NCAA Gorham Regional campaign on May 15, facing RIT at the University of Southern Maine after a rain‑induced postponement of Friday’s opening slate.

RIT’s season ends its opener against top‑seeded Rowan, but a late rally led by Trent Rapp sets up a Sunday elimination showdown.

After seven years at the Division I level, former Rowan star Rob DePersia is back as the university's head men's basketball coach, aiming to elevate the program and honor his alma mater.

Rob DePersia, a 2019 graduate and former four‑year starter for Rowan, has been appointed the 14th head coach of the university's men's basketball team. His extensive coaching background and deep connection to the program position him to guide the team toward greater success.

Rob DePersia, a 2019 Rowan graduate and former All‑NJAC honoree, has been named head coach of the university’s men’s basketball team, promising a blend of institutional pride and fresh strategy
Rob DePersia, a Cherry Hill native and Rowan University alumnus, has been named head coach of the university's men's basketball program, returning after a distinguished playing career and a series of coaching roles at top programs.

Rob DePersia, a 2019 Rowan graduate and former team captain, has been named head coach of the university's men's basketball program, bringing extensive Division I coaching experience and a championship pedigree.

The New Jersey Athletic Conference will be represented by four schools in the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship, with automatic and at‑large selections leading to regional play in Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio and Indiana.