The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947

THE GANNON KNIGHT
The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947

THE GANNON KNIGHT
The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947

THE GANNON KNIGHT
Alex Pepke

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor

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Spring sports wrap-up: A year like no other

Spring sports wrap-up: A year like no other

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
May 4, 2021
Swimming and Diving finish strong

Swimming and Diving finish strong

Alex Pepke
April 27, 2021

Progress report for all Gannon sports: April 14-April 20

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 20, 2021
Gannon’s softball team (17-11) split two doubleheaders with Seton Hill Saturday and Sunday.

Softball splits four games with Seton Hill, holds playoff spot with eight games left

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 20, 2021
Gannon University's women's golf team came in first place at the Mercyhurst Spring Invitational Monday.

Both golf teams perform well over the weekend, now await NCAA regionals selections

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 20, 2021
Gannon’s volleyball team finished a perfect 16-0 after defeating Carnegie Mellon, 3-1, Saturday.

Volleyball ends regular season a perfect 16-0

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 13, 2021

Progress report for Gannon sports: April 7-April 13

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 13, 2021
Competitive cheer placed third in the coed and game day events at the National NCA & NDA Championships, which took place Thursday-Saturday in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Competitive cheer and dance places third in the country in two events at nationals

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 13, 2021

Judy jumps to third place all-time for strikeouts

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
Gannon University pitcher Eric Sapp had eight strikeouts in a 7-3 win over Slippery Rock Monday.

Baseball has up-and-down start, begins 4-4 in the PSAC

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
Kaity Stocker is tied for the Gannon softball home run record with 28.

Stocker ties softball home run record

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 30, 2021
Gannon's women's soccer team beat Slippery Rock, 3-2, for their first regular-season victory in 501 days.

Progress reports for all Gannon sports: March 17-30

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 30, 2021

Gannon football is back for a four-game spring season

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 16, 2021
Gannon University's Tyler Mattocks hit his first career home run Sunday afternoon versus Chestnut Hill. Gannon lost the game 15-6.

Progress report for all Gannon sports: March 10-March 16

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 16, 2021
Gannon University’s Alex Farenchak finished second in the 165-pound weight class at the NCAA Division II National Championships Saturday night. The Knights finished in ninth place as a team.

Farenchak shines at nationals; Gannon finishes ninth

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 16, 2021

Women’s basketball left out of NCAA tournament with 13-1 record

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 9, 2021

Progress report for all Gannon sports: March 3-March 9

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 9, 2021
Gannon University’s women’s basketball team celebrates a 73-60 victory over rival Mercyhurst University in the Porreco Pride of Erie game Saturday at the Hammermill Center.

Men’s and women’s basketball wrap up seasons

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 9, 2021

Progress report for all Gannon sports: Feb. 25-March 2

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 2, 2021

March may be the busiest month in Gannon sports history

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
March 2, 2021

Football announces four games for the spring season

Alex Pepke, sports editor
February 26, 2021

Progress report for all Gannon sports: Feb. 18-24

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021

My two favorite Gannon sports to watch

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Gannon’s Lana Perez competes during the NCWWC Northeast Regional Qualifier on Saturday. Perez took home first place in the 130-pound division, Gannon’s only first-place finish on the day.

Eight Gannon wrestlers qualify for national championships

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021

Black national anthem to be played before all Gannon athletic events

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 16, 2021

Progress report for all Gannon sports: Feb. 10-17

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 16, 2021

Super Bowl thoughts

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021

Progress report for all Gannon sports: Feb. 2-9

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Gannon goalie Jacob Hollo makes a pass for the men’s water polo team this past weekend against Mercyhurst University. The Knights went 2-0 on the weekend, also beating Mount St. Mary’s.

Men’s water polo begins conference play 2-0

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021

Gannon sports are finally back

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Gannon's Kevin Dodds leads the Knights to victory against Kentucky State with a double-double.

Progress report for all active Gannon sports teams

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Gannon’s Sam Pirosko looks to make a pass during the Knights’ 65-56 victory against 13th-ranked Daemen. Gannon’s next game will Friday against Bluefield State at the Hammermill Center.

Women’s basketball ranked 20th in the nation

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Gannon announces first wave of spring games

Gannon announces first wave of spring games

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
January 11, 2021
Sports schedule resumes in spring

Sports schedule resumes in spring

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
January 9, 2021
Gannon prepared to opt-in to fall and winter sports despite PSAC cancellation

Gannon prepared to opt-in to fall and winter sports despite PSAC cancellation

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 18, 2020
PSAC announces scheduling update

PSAC announces scheduling update

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 11, 2020
The Gannon University swimming and diving teams have been preparing for their seasons to start. Their first scheduled meet versus Youngstown State was postponed.

Strong trial times look promising for women’s swimming

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
The Gannon University swimming and diving teams have been preparing for their seasons to start. Their first scheduled meet versus Youngstown State was postponed.

Men’s swimming aims to build on strong season

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 10, 2020

New rule change in the OHL means well, but won’t work

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
The Gannon University men’s wrestling coach, Don Henry, meets with his team before competing during the 2019-20 season. The Knights would finish with an overall reocrd of 8-6.

Men’s wrestling returns 3 All-Americans, 10 starters

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 3, 2020
The Gannon women's wrestling team huddles prior to competing during the 2019-20 season.

Women’s wrestling team improves in second season

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 3, 2020

World Series ends with COVID controversy

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
November 3, 2020
Head coach Kelvin Jefferson speaks to the men’s basketball team at practice on Oct. 26.

Men’s basketball to build on last season with new additions

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
Women’s basketball looking to defend PSAC title

Women’s basketball looking to defend PSAC title

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020

COVID won’t stop messing with sports

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020

Decline in sports viewership threatens sports leagues

Alex Pepke
October 20, 2020

Football looks for a fresh start with new coach

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Schedules for spring sports aim to be released soon

Schedules for spring sports aim to be released soon

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020

Women’s golf finishes fall season

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 13, 2020

Sports betting gaining popularity in the U.S.

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 13, 2020

NFL’s COVID-19 outbreak could be detrimental

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
October 6, 2020

MLB playoffs

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
September 29, 2020
Women’s volleyball stays ready for new season

Women’s volleyball stays ready for new season

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
September 29, 2020

The return of the NFL

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
Sophomore Connor Bennink places first at the Malone-Glenmoor Invitational Sept. 14-15.

Gannon golf teams begin competition

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
September 22, 2020

Sports Overload

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
Women’s soccer team practices Monday at McConnell Family Stadium.

Women’s soccer prepares for season

Alex Pepke, Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
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