Mastriano, Donelson Lead Rowan Women’s Basketball to 87-57 Win over Rutgers-Newark

Jes Mastriano scored 14 points and Megan Donelson had a double-double as Rowan defeated Rutgers-Newark, 87-57, in an NJAC women’s basketball matchup this afternoon.

Mastriano shot 5-for-8 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds in 19 minutes of action and was one of five Profs in double figures. Donelson hit 4-of-8 field goal attempts to score 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for her second double-double of the season. Natalie Barrera also scored 12 and recorded eight rebounds with Emily Poulas scoring a season-high 11 points.

Rowan (9-7; 5-4 NJAC) was in control from the start. Rutgers-Newark (2-14; 0-9) took its only lead of the game in the opening minutes before Barrera scored four points in a 9-0 run to give Rowan a 12-4 advantage. The Profs closed out the quarter by scoring the final eight points, with four from Poulas, to own a 20-9 lead.

The Scarlet Raiders trimmed their deficit to 28-22 in the final minutes of the quarter but Rowan ended the half with a 15-2 run, including six in a row from Selmer, to enter halftime with a 43-24 lead.

The third quarter was more of the same for the Profs, as they gained a 20-plus margin at the start. Donelson finished off the quarter by scoring five in a row which gave Rowan a 56-30 advantage.

The Profs closed it out in the fourth by hitting 52 percent (13-for-25) from the field with Adriana Santiago and Christina Sikaris draining threes in the final minute.

Rowan will host Montclair State on Wednesday at Esby Gym, with tip-off at 5:30 p.m.

Marie Rader Series Kicks Off 2026 With World-Class Performances

(GLASSBORO, NJ) – Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series ushers in the New Year with three distinct artist engagements, continuing to deliver on the 25|26 Season’s “A World From Home” theme, while remaining committed to providing accessible and affordable arts experiences in South Jersey.

The first three months of the year offer a diverse array of performances designed to bring audiences on an international cultural journey, with an invitation to explore further through pre-performance and post-show artist chats with: Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth and Mnozil Brass: Strau$$, and finishing the season with a crowd-pleasing The Philly Pops: Blockbusters in the ‘Burbs.

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Rowan’s Johnny Troiano Named the Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Division III Team Member of the Year

GREENWOOD, IN – Rowan’s Johnny Troiano has been named the Academic All-America® Men’s Soccer Division III Team Member of the Year, joining a group of outstanding student-athletes named to the 2025 Academic All-America® men’s soccer teams as selected by the College Sports Communicators. He becomes the first student-athlete in any sport in Rowan history to earn the prestigious Team Member of the Year honor.

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Tess Herman Named All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Tess Herman of Rowan has been named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III All-America Second Team for the second consecutive season, as chosen by the member coaches of the NFHCA and sponsored by Apex Field Hockey,

NFHCA ALL-AMERICA TEAM

Herman closes out her stellar career as the 50th All-American in Rowan field hockey history and the eighth player to earn the honor in multiple seasons.

The senior defender earned her third straight selection to the NFHCA All-Region IV First Team in 2025 while she has been an All-Region performer all four seasons. Herman was chosen as the 2025 NJAC Defensive Player of the Year, becoming Rowan’s first two-time recipient of the award. She was also recognized on the All-NJAC First Team for the third time in her career and was chosen to the NFHCA Division III Senior Team.

The team co-captain anchored the Profs’ defense which held the opponents to just 1.77 goals per game as Rowan outscored the foes by a 74-39 margin. She contributed offensively by totaling a career-high 13 points with three goals and a personal-best eight assists.
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Rowan’s Taz Cantey Named NJAC Defensive Player of the Week

PITMAN, NJ – Rowan’s Taz Cantey (Lindenwold, NJ/Eastern Regional) has been named the NJAC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for the week of December 15. It marks his first NJAC weekly honor of the season.

Cantey averaged 8.0 rebounds and 4.5 steals and 17.5 points as Rowan picked up its first two victories of the season, with a 67-56 win over Kean and a 71-70 win at William Paterson.

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Rowan Field Hockey Places Five on All-Region Team Led by Herman and Merrick

Rowan field hockey’s Tess Herman and Gracie Merrick have been named to the 2025 NFHCA Division III All-Region IV First Team with Mia Foti, Sydney Kowalczyk and Aurelia McManis receiving selection to the All-Region Second Team.

Herman (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) receives All-Region honors for the fourth season, becoming just the second player in Rowan history to do so, matching All-American Kristiina Castagnola (2018-22). Herman also earns selection to the All-Region First Team for the third time, matching Castagnola, Rachel Galante (2016-18), Marisa Marini (2013-15) and Michelle Andre (1995-97) for that accomplishment.

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Rowan’s Troiano, Cleary, Caputo, Schlotterbeck and Ferreira Earn All-Region Honors

KANSAS CITY, MO – Rowan’s Johnny Troiano and Ryan Cleary head the group of five Profs who have been named to the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III All-Region IV Men’s Soccer Team, as the duo received first-team honors. Davide Caputo and Evan Schlotterbeck were chosen to the Second Team with Greg Ferreira being selected to the Third Team.

Troiano and Cleary are now nominees for the All-America Team, which will be announced on December 4.

Troiano (Hazlet, NJ), the two-time NJAC Offensive Player of the Year, earns All-Region First Team honors for the third consecutive season. He was the NJAC’s leading scorer with 19 goals and 43 points while also claiming a spot on the All-Conference First Team for the third time. The senior closed out his career with 131 points (55 goals, 21 assists) to rank fourth on Rowan’s all-time scoring list.

Cleary (Turnersville, NJ) was chosen as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and picks up his third straight All-Region honor, with back-to-back seasons on the First Team. He keyed Rowan’s defense, which allowed just 1.08 goals and had five shutouts in the final six matches. An All-NJAC selection in all four seasons, Cleary contributed offensively this year with two goals and a team-high eight assists.

Caputo (Brick, NJ) makes his third consecutive appearance on the All-Region Second Team. The senior was the Profs’ second leading scorer this year with four goals and six assists, including a gamewinner against #22 Franklin & Marshall.

A graduate transfer, Schlotterbeck (Cherry Hill, NJ)made an impact in his first season at Rowan. He scored four goals, including one gamewinner, while starting all 25 matches. It marks his second selection on the All-Region squad as he earned the recognition in 2024 while at Muhlenberg.

Ferreira (Gladstone, NJ) makes his first appearance on the All-Region Team. The junior co-captain, who is a two-time selection to the All-NJAC First Team, played a key role in the Profs’ stingy defense, that recorded nine shutouts. He also contributed one assist on the season for Rowan.

Rowan reached the NCAA Sweet 16 while winning its second straight NJAC Championship. The Profs (17-4-4) went without a loss for 12 consecutive matches before the season came to an end in the NCAA Third Round against eventual Final Four team Emory.

NCAA Tournament Run for Rowan Men’s Soccer Comes to End with 2-0 Loss to #6 Emory

LYNCHBURG, VA – The Rowan men’s soccer team’s run in the NCAA Tournament was ended by #6 Emory, in a 2-0 decision in the Third Round held at Lynchburg. The Profs close out the year at 17-4-4 while reaching the Sweet 16 and winning their second straight NJAC title.

Emory got the goal it needed with just seconds remaining in the first half, as there was a scramble in front of the goal and Logan Steren put it in at 44:37 ending Rowan keeper Travis Holiday’s five-match shutout streak. It marked the first goal scored on the senior since October 27.

Rowan was still within striking distance but couldn’t get the equalizer. Emory then put the game out of reach in the 83rd minute when Adeyemi Oni scored on a breakaway.
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Rowan’s Troiano and McGuigan Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan’s Johnny Troiano and Aiden McGuigan have been named to the 2025 Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Team as chosen by the College Sports Communicators, which recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Both Profs are receiving the honor for the second year in a row, while in 2024, Troiano went on to earn a spot on the Academic All-America Team.