RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Manhattan Baseball has released its 54-game schedule for 2025, announced by first-year head coach Steven Rosen. The Jaspers will play 17 games at home, starting a series vs. Fairfield from March 14-16.
OPENING WEEK
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The Jaspers will start their campaign with an action-packed week that brings them to Starkville, Mississippi for an opening three-game set at Mississippi State (Feb. 14-16). Known for most recently winning the College World Series in 2021, Mississippi State is coming off an impressive 40-23 season that came to a close with a loss vs. Virginia at the Charlottesville Regional.
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Manhattan will then remain in the state of Mississippi to duel Alcorn State in a standalone game on Feb. 18 before clashing with Mississippi Valley State the next day in Itta Bena.
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Manhattan will conclude opening week in South Carolina with a three-game series at Charleston Southern (Feb. 21-23).
NON-CONFERENCE
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The Jaspers will play a total of 24 non-conference games during the 2025 campaign.
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Manhattan will renew local rivalries with Columbia (away March 26), LIU (home April 8, away April 15) and Stony Brook (away April 1).
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The Battle of the Bronx against Fordham (away April 23) will mark the 120th meeting all-time with the Rams.
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The Jaspers' non-conference slate will also bring them to Navy (Feb. 25), Delaware State (Feb. 28-March 2), Maryland Eastern Shore (March 4), Lafayette (March 11) and UMBC (April 25-27).
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Lafayette will return a game at Clover Stadium on April 30.
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Of those 23 games, Mississippi State is the lone high-major team on the docket.
CONFERENCE
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Manhattan will open MAAC play at Siena (March 7-9).
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The first home series of the regular season pits the Jaspers up against Fairfield (March 14-16). The Stags have won a total of 176 games (35.2 Avg.) over the last five seasons.
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Manhattan will play new MAAC member Sacred Heart when it travels to Connecticut to face the Pioneers (March 21-23).
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Manhattan will conclude the regular season at Mount St. Mary's (May 16-18).
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The Jaspers will not face Canisius, nor inaugural MAAC member Merrimack, throughout the 30-game MAAC schedule.
MAAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
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The MAAC Championships will reprise at the friendly confines of Clover Park from May 21-24. The top 8 teams in the regular season standings will compete in the playoffs.
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The 2025 edition will mark the fourth consecutive year of holding the conference tournament at Manhattan's home park.
QUOTES FROM MANHATTAN
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Head coach Steven Rosen: "Our 2025 schedule is built to set the tone for a successful season. Starting the year with an extended stretch down south, including opening weekend against a top SEC program like Mississippi State, gives us the opportunity to prepare, practice and get better, while finding a creative way to escape the challenges of northeast weather in February."
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"This schedule is designed to provide our players with the best opportunity to develop and compete at the highest level, both in non-conference play and within the MAAC. We're excited for the opportunities this season brings and look forward to representing Manhattan University on and off the field."
Click here to access the full schedule: https://gojaspers.com/sports/baseball/schedule
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