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The Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosted & produced by Dan Bahl with co-host Matt McAuliffe, features interviews with the players, coaches and personnel that make up Quinnipiac Athletics. The podcast will also keep you up-to-date on the latest scores and headlines from each of our 21 Division 1 prog…

Quinnipiac Athletics


    • May 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    The End of an Era

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 99:32


    Co-hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe hit the mics for one more episode of The Roar before officially finishing their undergraduate careers at Quinnipiac. In the final episode, the guys discuss the end of the 2019-20 season, how Quinnipiac has remained strong through the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are joined by Women's Basketball alum Brittany McQuain, who is now an active healthcare worker in Kansas City. We hope you enjoy the final episode of the year and we're excited to continue to grow the podcast in the Fall.

    Zach Metsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 53:04


    This week on The Roar, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe continue season three of the pod by sitting down with Zach Metsa of the men's ice hockey team. ALERT: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will be taking a temporary hiatus and will return with episodes in the coming months. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S ICE HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MIH

    Jake Tomsik

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 52:17


    This week on The Roar, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe kick off season three of the pod by sitting down with Jake Tomsik of the men's lacrosse team. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S LACROSSE ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MLAX

    Kayla Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 64:00


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Kayla Jensen, junior outfielder on Quinnipiac's softball team. Dan, Matt and Kayla talk about growing up in Miami, and what caused her to transition from gymnastics to softball. They talk about her first commitment story, what caused her to come to QU, the importance of family and mentors in her life and more. ——————— THIS WEEK IN BOBCATS HISTORY: February 15, 2019 This week in Bobcats history, we're throwing it back to roughly one year ago today, February 15th of 2019. Ushering in the new era of Quinnipiac softball, first year head coach Hillary Smith, then Hillary Barrow, picked up her first win as head coach of the Bobcats, a 5-2 win over Holy Cross. In the game, Rebecca Drake went 2-3 with 3 RBIs, friend of the podcast Kayla Jensen went 2-3, and Kendall Brundrett picked up the win on the mound. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW SOFTBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_Softball

    Mackenzie DeWees

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 49:12


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Mackenzie DeWees, sophomore guard on the women's basketball team. Dan, Matt and Mack talk about her early life in Maryland, and what it was like playing basketball in a small town. They talk about what family means to her, her journey to Connecticut, how she and her team has grown during the 2019-20 season and some of her favorite things to do off the court. ——————— THIS WEEK IN BOBCATS HISTORY: February 12, 2007 The Bobcats beat Robert Morris at home by a score of 87-84. In the game, junior Monique Lee tied a women's basketball program record, making 14 field goals in the game. Lee isn't a stranger to setting records for the Bobcats, as she also had two of the top five rebounding performances in team history during her career. Lee ended her time in Hamden as one of the best to ever step on the court, scoring 1,378 points, good for 6th all-time in Division 1 program history. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WBB

    Women's Ice Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 41:24


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Grace Markey, junior forward on the women's hockey team. Dan and Grace break down her two goals this season, both of which landed her on the SportsCenter Top 10 list. They talk about her early life playing hockey in Michigan, and some of her favorite hockey memories. They talk about her successful junior season, her internship work at the University of Michigan Hospital, her research project that will be presented in NYC in April, and so much more! ——————— THIS WEEK IN BOBCATS HISTORY: February 3, 2017 The Bobcats tied their record for goals scored in an ECAC hockey game, beating Brown 9-0 at the Frank Perrotti Jr. Arena. It was the second season in a row that the Bobcats hung a nine-spot on an ECAC opponent, having beaten Union in February of the season before. In the game, Meghan Turner had a hat trick, Randi Marcon had two goals, and current Bobcat senior forward Sarah-Eve Coutu-Godbout, just a first year at the time, had two goals and an assist. Fellow first year Abbie Ives made 12 saves in net, earning just the second win of her career. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WIH

    Alex Whelan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 49:17


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Alex Whelan, senior forward on the men's hockey team. Dan, Matt and Alex talk talk about the meaning of being an alternate captain on this team, and his earliest days of playing hockey in New Jersey. They talk about committing to Quinnipiac, growing as a player during his freshman year, the impact his parents and sister have had on him, his friendship with Karlis Cukste and so much more! THIS WEEK IN BOBCATS HISTORY: January 30, 1999 The Bobcats beat up on in-state rival 10-0 at home. In the game, freshman backup goaltender Jim White, playing in place of starter JC Wells that night, recorded the shutout. That clean slate was the first of his career, and would end up being the last. White currently sits 19 shutouts behind the program's all-time leader in that category, Michael Garteig. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MIH

    Kevin Marfo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 58:39


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Kevin Marfo, red-shirt junior on the men's basketball team. Dan, Matt and Kevin talk about his early days of basketball, playing in New York, New Jersey and Boston. They talk about his defining moments as a young player, the college commitment process, his transition from George Washington to Quinnipiac, and what his goals are for the season and for the team. ON THIS DATE IN BOBCATS HISTORY: January 24, 2010. The Bobcats defeated Central Connecticut by 31 points, which was the second-largest margin of victory in program Division I history at the time. Junior Justin Rutty scored 13 field goals that night, which was also second all-time at the time. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S BASKETBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MBB

    Peter DiLiberatore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 19:05


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Peter DiLiberatore, sophomore defenseman on the Quinnipiac men's ice hockey team. Dan, Matt and Peter talk about his thoughts on the first half of the 2019-20 season, and what he expects for the second half of the season. They talk about his early career playing in Nova Scotia, his journey to Quinnipiac and his expectations heading into Team Canada's World Junior Selection Camp. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MIH

    Lexie Adzija

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 45:27


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are joined by Lexie Adzija, sophomore forward on the Quinnipiac women's hockey team. Dan, Matt and Lexie kick off the interview with some teammate questions, including who plays the music in the locker room, best manners and more. They talk about Lexie's early career playing in Canada, and her time with Hockey Canada's U-18 national women's team. They talk about her role models as a first-year player, what's been working so well for her this season, and what the Do It For Daron Game means for the program and the players. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WIH

    Olga Zampati & Georgia Tselepi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 54:22


    It's Episode 42 of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosted by Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe, featuring an interview with Olga Zampati and Georgia Tselepi of women's volleyball!

    Jared Mazzola

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 25:06


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Jared Mazzola, junior goalkeeper for the men's soccer team. Dan, Matt and Jared talk about his early career playing for Everton FC, and some of the crazy places that he's travelled to for soccer. They talk about his season at VCU, his choice to come to Quinnipiac, winning the starting job last season, and they finish up by previewing the 2019 MAAC Soccer playoffs, as #2 seed Quinnipiac takes on #3 Iona at home. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S SOCCER ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MSOC

    Aaron Falzon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 31:46


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Aaron Falzon, a graduate student forward on the men's basketball team. Dan, Matt and Aaron talk about his early days playing basketball in Newton, MA, and recap his journey through three different high school programs. They talk about his time at Northwestern, and his experiences playing in the Big Ten. They also discuss his decision to come to Quinnipiac, his early impressions of the 2019-20 team, expectations for the season and more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S BASKETBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MBB

    Kylie Lance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 21:30


    On this edition of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe preview the Quinnipiac women's soccer MAAC semifinal game against Fairfield. They're joined in-studio by Kylie Lance, a red-shirt senior defender from Stow, MA. Dan, Matt and Kylie talk about her early days of playing soccer, and how Quinnipiac was appealing for both the athletics and academic options. They talk about the 2019 season, how she's seen her team grow, her team's comeback victory in the quarterfinals against Marist, what to expect from Thursday's game and so much more. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S SOCCER ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WSOC

    Taylor Herd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 33:54


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with Taylor Herd, a senior guard on the Quinnipiac women's basketball team. Dan, Matt and Taylor talk about her early basketball career, and how injuries late in her high school career changed her college basketball experience. They talk about expectations for the 2019-20 season, early impressions of the new freshman class, the impact of the Class of 2019 and so much more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WBB

    McKenna Haz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 28:55


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe sit down with McKenna Haz, a sophomore back with the Quinnipiac rugby team. Dan, Matt and McKenna discuss the beginning of her rugby career, and what made her fall in love with the sport. They talk about the 2019-20 season and how her team has grown, expectations heading into Senior Day and league playoffs, the impact of the Class of 2020 and so much more. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ VISIT QU ATHLETICS: quinnipiacbobcats.com/index.aspx

    Kyle Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 50:56


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe break down the women's volleyball season thus far, and recap all of the other action in Bobcat Nation over the past week. Dan and Matt are joined by Kyle Robinson, the first-year head coach of the women's volleyball team. Dan, Matt and Kyle talk about his early life in Philadelphia, and how he came to find his passion in volleyball. They talk about his professional career overseas, the transition to coaching, the process of coming to Quinnipiac and what Kyle expects from his program in the coming seasons. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW VOLLEYBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WVB

    Nick Jermain & Joe Dumais

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 53:40


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe preview the men's ice hockey season, and recap all of the action in Bobcat Nation. Dan is joined by men's hockey captain Nick Jermain to help preview the 2019-20 campaign. Nick talks about what it means for him to serve as the team's captain, and what he expects from his squad this season. Dan and Matt are also joined by Joe Dumais, the associate head coach of the men's hockey team. Joe and the guys talk about his playing career, and Joe tells a few crazy stories about his time in the ECHL. They talk about the meaning of returning to QU as a coach, the evolution of the hockey program, his future aspirations and more. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MIH

    Kati Tabin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 37:44


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are joined by Kati Tabin, senior defenseman and captain of the Quinnipiac women's hockey team. Dan, Matt and Kati talk about growing up in Winnipeg, and discuss the hockey culture in her hometown. They talk about her growth as a player and leader at QU, her experiences with Hockey Canada, and what's next for her career. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WIH

    Amanda Blum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 31:36


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are joined by Amanda Blum, a senior forward on the Quinnipiac field hockey team! Dan, Matt and Amanda chat in the press box at the QU Field Hockey Stadium, and discuss Amanda's early career before coming to college. They talk about what sold her on coming to Quinnipiac, how she's grown from freshman year until now, her expectations for the 2019 season and more. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW FIELD HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_FH

    Meaghan Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 25:11


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe return to talk about the highs and lows of the fall season. They break down all of the scores and headlines in the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, Matt sits down with Meaghan Phillips, freshman goalkeeper from the women's soccer team. Matt and Meaghan discuss her journey to Quinnipiac, as well as her thoughts on the beginning of her Bobcat career. They talk about her talented parents and her life growing up in Canada, and so much more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S SOCCER ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WSOC

    Josh Glaab, Carolyn Martin, Eamon Whelan & Valerie Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 62:35


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe bring you the second part of their Fall Season Preview. They kick the episode off by talking about the department's newest project, Behind the Bobcat, and recap the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. On this week's episode, Dan and Matt are joined by Eamon Whelan of men's soccer, Val Perkins of field hockey, and the coaches of the men's and women's cross country teams, Josh Glaab and Carolyn Martin. They discuss their early impressions from the 2019 season, and what to expect from each of their teams. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S SOCCER ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MSOC FOLLOW FIELD HOCKEY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_FH

    Alejandra Rodriguez, Mikah Maples & Kelsey Goldring - Fall 2019 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 33:25


    The Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast is back! Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe return for Season 2 with news and updates on what you can expect from the podcast this year. They also update you on the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics, including two closely-fought wins from the women's soccer team. Part 1 of our Fall Sports Preview features interviews with Alejandra Rodriguez (volleyball), Mikah Maples (rugby) and Kelsey Goldring (women's soccer). They all discuss what to expect from their teams from the 2019 fall season, and what they've seen from each team's new freshman classes. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW VOLLEYBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WVB FOLLOW RUGBY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_Rugby FOLLOW WOMEN'S SOCCER ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WSOC

    Aubrey Conti, Kenzie Lancaster, Al Pelletier (Senior Roundtable)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 56:10


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe take a look at the spring teams entering play in their respective 2019 MAAC Tournaments, including both tennis teams and men's lacrosse. They talk about that and so much more in the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, Dan and Matt are joined in-studio by three seniors: Kenzie Lancaster from women's hockey, Aubrey Conti from women's lacrosse and Al Pelletier from women's soccer. They talk about each player's journey to QU, and how both the athletes and their teams have grown over their four years in Hamden. They talk about their role models, plans after school and each player's favorite memories as a Bobcat. ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/

    Best of Spring 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 44:23


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, it's a best-of episode for the spring semester! Hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe kick the episode off by running through the busy spring sports schedule, in the week that was in QU athletics. On this best-of episode, we feature clips from: - Edel Thornton, Paula Strautmane and Chiara Bacchini - Mason Poli - Alyssa Quivelli and Megan Szawlowski - Paige Meyer and Emma Carman - Dianne Nolan - Hillary Barrow Enjoy this week's best-of episode, and we'll see you next week! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/

    Queenie Lai

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 35:40


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe begin with exciting news, as now-former Quinnipiac women's ice hockey captain Melissa Samoskevich and the U.S. Women's National hockey team took home gold in Finland over the weekend! They discuss that and much more in the week that was in Quinnipiac athletics. This week, Dan is joined by Queenie Lai, a sophomore on the Quinnipiac women's golf team. Dan and Queenie discuss her early life in Hong Kong, and what made her travel to the United States to continue her golf career. They talk about her time with the Hong Kong national team, the importance of being mentally tough in golf, her thoughts on this weekend's MAAC Tournament and more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S GOLF ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUINNIPIAC_GOLF

    Jennifer Lu & Proyfon Lohaphaisan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 40:00


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are back, and kick off this week's episode with Matt recounting his experience at QU Acro and Tumbling's Senior Day. They break down that meet and the many other games and matches in the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, Dan sits down with Jennifer Lu and Proyfon Lohaphaisan, two seniors on the Quinnipiac women's tennis team. They discuss why both players came to Quinnipiac, and their experiences returning home to California for a week with the team over spring break. They also talk about building chemistry with a doubles partner, the team's 50-match winning streak in the MAAC and more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S TENNIS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WTEN

    Hillary Barrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 49:51


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, the spring season is in full swing, and a number of teams are off to perfect starts to their seasons in the MAAC. Hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe recap it all in the week that was in Bobcat Nation. This week, Dan sits down with Hillary Barrow, the first-year head coach of the Quinnipiac softball team. Dan and Hillary talk about her playing career at Central Florida, and the unique story of how she transitioned into coaching. They discuss her journey to Quinnipiac, how she wants to change the culture, her team's early successes, the importance of her grandfather and more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW SOFTBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_Softball

    Chris Pappas & WBB Selection Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 57:12


    On this week's episode of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, it's March Madness time, and the Quinnipiac women's basketball team is going dancing in Syracuse, New York over the weekend. Hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are back to preview their NCAA matchup and everything else going on in Bobcat Nation. This week, Dan sits down with Chris Pappas, the head coach of the Quinnipiac men's tennis team. Dan and Chris discuss how he got to QU, and the impact that long-time coach Mike Quitko had on him and the program. They talk about his early success as a head coach, the team's recent trip to California, balancing tennis and being an attorney and more! Also this week, we have the audio version of the pre-and-post shows done on Facebook Live during the women's basketball selection show. The guys are joined by Edel Thornton, Taylor Herd and Brittany Martin! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WBB FOLLOW MEN'S TENNIS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MTEN

    Dianne Nolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 45:31


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, it's MAAC Basketball Tournament time, and hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe take the podcast on the road up to Albany, New York! Dan and Matt kick the episode off from an unusual recording spot, and run through the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, Dan sits down with Dianne Nolan, the color commentator for Quinnipiac women's basketball on WQUN. Dan and Dianne talk about her 28 years as the coach at Fairfield, and what led her to leave and start fresh with a new program. They discuss her transition into the broadcast field, her relationship with Quinnipiac head coach Tricia Fabbri, Dianne tells an amazing story and more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_WBB

    Paige Meyer & Emma Carman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 61:33


    On this week's episode of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe run through all 13 sports in action this week for the Bobcats, including a preview of the upcoming MAAC Tournament for both men's and women's basketball. That, and more, in the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, the guys are joined in-studio by Paige Meyer and Emma Carman. Paige is a senior back base on the Quinnipiac acrobatics and tumbling team, while Emma is a junior team manager. Paige and Emma both talk about their backgrounds in gymnastics, and why they chose to come to Quinnipiac. Paige, Emma and the guys also break down every event in an A&T meet, including heats, scoring and more!

    Liam Scafariello

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 39:42


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, it's the beginning of conference tournament season for winter sports, and hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are back to recap and preview it all in the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. On this week's episode, Dan and Matt are joined by Liam Scafariello, outfielder for Quinnipiac baseball, and MAAC Preseason Player of the Year. Liam and the guys talk about his career in junior college, and why he chose to return to his home state of Connecticut for his sophomore year. They talk about the growth of the program, the team's upset win over Wake Forest, the mindset behind being a power hitter and more! ——————— FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW BASEBALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/TheQBaseball

    Cameron Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 32:16


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are back for the busiest week to date of the 2019 semester, recapping the games of 13 teams in The Week That Was in Quinnipiac Athletics. On this week's episode, Dan and Matt sit down with Cameron Young, graduate student and guard on the Quinnipiac men's basketball team. The guys talk with Cam about his historic 55-point game against Siena, and what the 24 hours following the game were like for Young. They talk about his JuCo career and the decision to come to Quinnipiac, the impact of Baker Dunleavy on the program, what's next for Young and for the basketball program, and more! FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QUAthletics FOLLOW QU ATHLETICS ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quathletics/ FOLLOW MEN'S B-BALL ON TWITTER: twitter.com/QU_MBB

    Alyssa Quivelli & Megan Szawlowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 26:01


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, host Matt McAuliffe kicks things off with a look around Bobcat Nation, recapping the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, Matt sits down with Alyssa Quivelli and Megan Szawlowski, two members of the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team. They discuss how and why each player came to Quinnipiac, Alyssa's history with karate, Megan's experiences in her first season in Hamden and more!

    Mason Poli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 37:58


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe kick the show off by recapping the week that was in Bobcat Nation. On this week's show, Dan and Matt are joined by Mason Poli, the interim head coach of Quinnipiac men's lacrosse! Mason and the guys talk about his collegiate career at Bryant, as well as his professional career with Charlotte, and when coaching became a reality for him. They talk about why he chose to come to Quinnipiac, how the sport of lacrosse has grown in America, and more!

    Rich Kelly & Jacob Rigoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 33:42


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are joined in-studio by QU men's ice hockey captain, Chase Priskie. Chase joins the guys for the intro to help promote the #ChaseTheHobey campaign, and tell Bobcat Nation what they need to do to vote. The three guys then run through the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, Dan sits down with Rich Kelly and Jacob Rigoni, two sophomore members of the Quinnipiac men's basketball team. The guys discuss how each player found Quinnipiac, and what made them stay a Bobcat when Baker Dunleavy took over the program. They talk about the influence of Jacob's father on his game, Rich's battle with an early-season injury, and more!

    Paula Strautmane, Edel Thornton, Chiara Bacchini

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 73:04


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe start the show by promoting #ChaseTheHobey, the campaign to get people to vote for Quinnipiac men's ice hockey captain Chase Priskie in the Hobey Baker Fan Vote. They also run through the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics. This week, Dan and Matt are joined by Edel Thornton, Paula Strautmane and Chiara Bacchini, three international players on the Quinnipiac women's basketball team. Each player recounts how they discovered QU, and what sold them on the program and the campus. They discuss the differences between American and European basketball culture, why the class of 2019 has been so successful, what the future holds for Quinnipiac basketball and more!

    Brijesh Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 38:20


    Hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe are back with another episode of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast! The guys start this week's episode by running through the week that was in Bobcat Nation. This week, Matt sits down with Brijesh Patel, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Quinnipiac Athletics. Matt and “Coach B” discuss how he ended up at Quinnipiac, and what it takes to be a Division I athlete from a strength, conditioning and dietary perspective. They talk about how Coach B runs his workouts, the importance of music within a workout and more!

    Bill Mecca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 41:09


    The Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast is BACK for the first episode of 2019! Hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe kick off the episode recapping their holiday breaks, before running through the week that was in Bobcat Nation. This week, Matt sits down with Billy Mecca, the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Quinnipiac Athletics. Matt and Billy discuss how he ended up at Quinnipiac, and the moments throughout his life when he realized he was meant to stay a Bobcat. They talk about the growth of the university and the department, the future of Quinnipiac and more!

    Best of Fall 2018 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 39:05


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, it's Part 2 of our "Best of Fall 2018" episodes! We recap some of the best conversations that we had with the athletes and coaches of Quinnipiac Athletics during the fall semester. On this week's episode, we hear the "Before We Go Questions" answers from: -Rand Pecknold (Head Coach, QU Men's Hockey) -Chase Priskie (QU Men's Hockey) -Abdulai Bundu (QU Men's Basketball) -Baker Dunleavy (Head Coach, QU Men's Basketball) -Trish Fabbri (Head Coach, QU Women's Basketball) -Melissa Samoskevich (QU Women's Hockey) -Odeen Tufto (QU Men's Hockey) Enjoy!

    Best of Fall 2018 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 43:37


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, it's Part 1 of our "Best of Fall 2018" episodes! We recap some of the best conversations that we had with the athletes and coaches of Quinnipiac Athletics during the fall semester. On this week's episode, we hear the "Before We Go Questions" answers from: -Nick Sczerbinski (Director of Athletic Communications) -Greg Amodio (Quinnipiac Athletic Director) -Becca Main (Head Coach, QU Field Hockey) -Lauren Triglione (QU Women's Soccer) -Emily Roskopf (QU Women's Rugby) -Eric Da Costa (Head Coach, QU Men's Soccer) -Graciano Brito (Asst. Coach, QU Men's Soccer) -Tommy Consalvo (QU Men's Cross Country) -Morgan Voight (QU Women's Cross Country) -Cass Turner (Head Coach, QU Women's Hockey) -Taylor House (QU Women's Hockey) -Kenzie Prater (QU Women's Hockey)

    Odeen Tufto

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 40:50


    This week on the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe recap the week that was in Bobcat Nation, and look ahead to the games coming up this weekend. On this week's show, Dan is joined in-studio by Odeen Tufto, sophomore forward on the Quinnipiac men's hockey team. Dan and Odeen discuss the origins of his name, and why he was referred to as "Peter" before getting to QU. They talk about his high school and junior career, coming to Quinnipiac, how he's grown as a player while in Hamden and more!

    Melissa Samoskevich

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 31:17


    The Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast is back, and so is Matt McAuliffe from his time in Florida! He and host Dan Bahl run through the week that was in Bobcat Nation, and preview this weekend's action. This week, Dan and Matt sit down with Melissa Samoskevich, the captain of the Quinnipiac women's hockey team. Samo and the guys talk about her experience coming to Quinnipiac, and what she's seen from her team this season. They also discuss her experience playing in the Four Nations Cup this past month, what she's learned from playing for the national team, the meaning of having two siblings also playing at a high level, and more!

    Tricia Fabbri

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 39:39


    On this week's episode of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, host Dan Bahl kicks it off by recapping the week that was in QU athletics, and previewing the upcoming weekend's action. Dan then sits down with Tricia Fabbri, the head coach of the QU women's basketball team. Dan and Coach Fabbri discuss her playing career with Fairfield, and why she chose to start her head coaching career at Quinnipiac. They talk about her team's rise in the mid-major poll, her relationship with Gino Auriemma and the UConn program, growing the sport in the state of Connecticut, and more!

    Baker Dunleavy & Abdulai Bundu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 57:14


    On Episode 7 of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast, hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe highlight the QU men's basketball team! Dan and Matt sit down with Baker Dunleavy, the second-year head coach of the men's basketball team. The guys discuss Baker's upbringing in an NBA family, and what he learned from spending his early years among the pros. They talk about why he chose to come to Quinnipiac, his impressions of last year's team, and what we can expect from the 2018-19 squad. The guys also sit down with senior forward Abdulai Bundu. Duli talks about his upbringing in Sierra Leone, and how his family made it to the United States. They talk about how he got started in basketball, and his experience transitioning from an old coach to a new one here at Quinnipiac.

    Kris Czaplinski, Chad Davis & John Franklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 59:50


    It's another edition of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast! Hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe kick things off by recapping the week that was in Bobcat Nation, and looking ahead to the upcoming weekend's events. On this episode, Dan sits down with the head coach and assistant coach of the QU women's volleyball program, Kris Czaplinski and Chad Davis. They recap how each coach came to Quinnipiac, and the challenges they face building the program into a competitor in the MAAC. They also discuss the amazing turnaround that happened in 2016 (18 more wins than the season before), and break down what we can expect from the 2018 squad heading into playoffs. Dan and Matt are also joined in-studio by John Franklin, a senior who works as the content coordinator for women's volleyball for Quinnipiac Athletic Communications. The guys break down the MAAC tournament bracket, weighing in on each match, and they discuss what the Bobcats will have to do to be successful.

    Rand Pecknold & Chase Priskie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 76:27


    The Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast is back! Hosts Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe return for Episode 6. They kick things off with a recap of the week that was in QU Athletics, as well as a preview of games to come this weekend. On this week's show, Dan sits down with Rand Pecknold, the head coach of the Quinnipiac men's ice hockey team. Dan and Rand discuss how the program has grown under Pecknold's leadership, and how important establishing a culture is to the program's success. They also discuss this year's team and what they do so well, look back to the Frozen Four teams of a few years back and more! Dan and Matt also sit down with Chase Priskie, the captain of the men's hockey team. Chase recounts the story of how he came to Quinnipiac, as well as his memories from being drafted and attending development camp. Dan, Matt and Chase talk about this year's team, what Chase does as a captain, and answer your questions from Twitter!

    Cassandra Turner, Taylor House & Kenzie Prater

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 54:47


    It's Episode 5 of the Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast! Dan Bahl is joined by his new co-host, Matt McAuliffe, who tells us about what he's done at QU before joining the show. Dan and Matt then run through the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics, and preview each weekend game and match. This week, Dan is joined by Cassandra Turner, head coach of the Quinnipiac women's hockey team. Dan and Cass discuss her playing career, and why coaching made sense to her at a young age. They discuss what makes the Quinnipiac women's hockey unique, and what's on tap for this season's team. Dan also sits down with Taylor House and Kenzie Prater, two members of the team. They discuss how each player got to Quinnipiac, and what separated QU from the rest. They talk summer workout regimens, experiences with national teams and more.

    Tommy Consalvo & Morgan Voight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 33:20


    The Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast is back! Dan Bahl and Tyler Brosious recap the week that was in Quinnipiac Athletics, including men's hockey's first win of the season, an exciting overtime win for men's soccer, and more! They also preview the action coming up this weekend. On this episode, Dan sits down with Tommy Consalvo and Morgan Voight, the MAAC Runners of the Week for men's and women's cross country. Dan, Tommy and Morgan discuss how the two came to Quinnipiac, and what goes into preparing for the cross country season. They discuss the details of in-season life, including managing your diet, and how to balance schoolwork with athletics. Morgan also explains how she had never run cross country before college, and what it took to get in shape for the new sport. The guys finish off the podcast with a big announcement from Tyler, so you won't want to miss it!

    Eric Da Costa, Graciano Brito, & Emily Roskopf

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 67:02


    The Quinnipiac Athletics Podcast is back! Back in the same studio, Dan Bahl and Tyler Brosious recap the week that was in QU athletics, and preview the upcoming weekend's action. This week, Dan is joined by Eric DaCosta and Graciano Brito, the head coach and assistant coach of Quinnipiac men's soccer. Dan, Eric and Graciano discuss how the two came to Quinnipiac to play soccer, and how they've built their program over their 15 years together. They also talk about the state of soccer in the United States, and where they believe the sport is headed. Dan is also joined by Emily Roskopf, senior outside center and captain of Quinnipiac rugby. Dan and Emily talk about her first experience with rugby while growing up in California, and why she decided to play at Quinnipiac. They also discuss what makes rugby so unique, break down some of the specific aspects of the game, and talk about the differences between rugby in America and overseas.

    Becca Main & Lauren Triglione

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 58:04


    The Roar is back for Episode 2! This week, Dan Bahl and Tyler Brosious begin the episode by breaking down the week that was in QU athletics, as well as preview the upcoming slate of games. In this episode, Dan sits down with Becca Main, the head coach of Quinnipiac field hockey. The two discuss how Becca has transformed the program into an NCAA tournament contender during her 24-year tenure in Hamden. Dan also chats with Lauren Triglione of the Quinnipiac women's soccer team. Dan and Lauren discuss her life before Quinnipiac, why she chose to come to Hamden, as well as some of her interests outside of the sport.

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