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Friday, December 14, 2012

Monmouth University Athletics Accept Invitation to Join MAAC

University has been a member of the NEC since 1985

After 27 years as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC), Monmouth University athletics has accepted an invitation to join a new conference. University officials announced Friday that the school will be joining the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), effective July 1, 2013. Monmouth currently has 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, and they will all begin playing games against MAAC competition during the 2013-14 academic year. “Monmouth is flattered by the invitation to join the MAAC," Monmouth University President Paul G. Gaffney said in a release. "I thank the Council of Presidents for having confidence in us. While we have enjoyed our relationships with the NEC member institutions and our successes on the field, Monmouth is …

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Steele Emerging as Monmouth's Best Player

Junior guard named NEC Player of the Week

Monmouth is a basketball team that has lacks stars and true go-to guy in criticial situations over the last few years. However, junior guard Jesse Steele is starting to emerge as an impact player for the Hawks, and he was rewarded for his recent hot streak by being named Choice Hotels/NEC Player of the Week on Monday. Steele averaged 19 in Monmouth's consecutive victories over Navy and Fordham last week, hitting 62 percent of his shots and 67 percent from 3-point range. He is leading the team in scoring with 11.3 points per game and also has a team-high 33 assists this season. In Monmouth's 81-66 loss to Rutgers on Monday night, Steele chipped in with nine points and helped lead the Hawks to a 10-point first half lead. However, the team …

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