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Nachamie home run not enough in loss to Neumann

The Lions are now 1-1 on their spring break trip.
March 2, 2020

Freshman catcher Matt Nachamie hit his second home run of the baseball team’s spring break trip in the team’s second loss to Neumann University Monday afternoon in Winter Haven, Florida.  Senior...

Men’s tennis triumphs, women fall in spring break matchup

Both tennis teams hold winning records this season.
March 2, 2020

The men’s tennis team won its first spring break match on Monday in Orlando, Florida, defeating Wartburg College by a score of 8-1, while the women’s team lost by a score of 7-2. The men’s team...

Baseball defeated in Florida opener

The baseball team now holds a 1-3 record this season.
March 2, 2020

The baseball team lost the first game of its spring break trip Sunday afternoon to Chatham University in Orlando, Florida.   Senior pitcher Jack Fox completed five innings, gave up four runs on three...

Lions record first spring win in Orlando

The womens team won its fourth match of the season on Sunday.
March 1, 2020

The women’s tennis team opened its spring break trip with a 5-4 win over King's College in Orlando, Florida.  The Lions got on the board with a number-four singles win from sophomore Thea Nagle,...

Balanced scoring leads Lions to first victory

Three different Lions scored two goals on Saturday.
March 1, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team’s weekend road trip ended with an 8-4 victory over Mount Saint Mary College, marking its first victory of the season.  Senior attack Austin Franklin, sophomore midfielder...

Men’s volleyball swept by conference opponent

Junior outside hitter Samuel Willinger (left) totaled  seven digs in Fridays loss. Photo credit: Montse Landeros
February 28, 2020

The men’s volleyball team lost its third straight conference game to Lasell University in straight sets on Friday, remaining winless in GNAC play. Lasell took a 2-0 lead in the first set after a ball...

Baseball defeated by New England College in abbreviated matchup

The Lions recorded 11 hits and five runs on Thursday.
February 27, 2020

The baseball team played seven innings against New England College Thursday afternoon after the game ended early due to darkness. The Lions recorded their second loss of the season, making their record...

Men’s lacrosse falls in season opener

The Lions totaled 13 ground balls in Wednesdays loss.
February 27, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team opened its season on Wednesday at Rotch Field with a 17-7 loss against the Wentworth Institute of Technology. Head coach Matthew Colombini said he sees the hard work his players...

Women’s basketball season ends after quarterfinal loss

The Lions shot 41 percent in their loss on Wednesday.
February 27, 2020

The sixth seed women’s basketball team lost by a score of 77-65 to third seed Smith College in the NEWMAC quarterfinals. This is the second season in a row the Lions lost in the New England Women’s...

Men’s basketball falls in tense NEWMAC Quarterfinal

Nate Martin scored 19 points in Wednesdays loss. Photo credit: Rachel Culver
February 27, 2020

The men’s basketball team lost to the United States Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday by a score of 80-78 after a potential game-winning three-point shot fell short, ending the Lions’ season...

Basketball shows up strong for NEWMAC Academic All-Conference

Photo credit: Jakob Menendez
February 26, 2020

The men’s and women’s basketball team earned 13 spots on the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference teams for the 2019-2020 season. The 13 student athletes are required to have a minimum of a 3.5 grade...

Softball looks to reach new heights as season nears

Courtesy of Kate Foultz
February 26, 2020

The softball team ranked fifth in the NEWMAC conference in 2019. This season, with nine players entering their sophomore season, the team is aiming to not only return to the playoffs but climb higher in...

Freshman volleyball player stands out above the net

Parker Gray totaled 83 kills through 11 games this    season.
February 25, 2020

Going into high school, freshman middle blocker Parker Gray had several options on the table to play baseball in college. Four years later, he's starting on the Emerson men's volleyball team, putting...

Celtics: In defense of the Garnett Era

23 April 2013: Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett (5) during game two of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY The Knicks defeated the Celtics 87-71 to lead the series 2-0. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
February 25, 2020

/ The 2007–08 Celtics are for my generation what I believe the 1985–86 team is for people over 35. They are our representation of Celtic Pride, excellence through toughness, teamwork, and defense...

Lions end regular season with senior day win

Senior guard Natalie Clydesdale recorded four steals and dished out seven assists on Saturday
February 23, 2020

The women's basketball team defeated Dean College by a score of 91–42 on its senior day to end the regular season with a 15–10 record. The Lions recognized their three senior guards Natalie...

Lions snap losing streak in straight sets

Senior setter Lucas Raagas picking up one of his 19 assists on Friday night against St. Josephs. Photo credit: Montse Landeros
February 22, 2020

The men’s volleyball team swept the St Joseph’s Brooklyn Bears in three sets, breaking its two-game losing streak. While the Bears are not in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, head coach...

Lions swept in conference home opener

The Lions are now 0-2 in conference after Thursdays loss.
February 21, 2020

The men’s volleyball team lost its first home conference game of the season in straight sets to the Wentworth Institute of Technology on Thursday. The Lions led the first set 1-0 after an attack error...

Road win puts women’s basketball in playoffs

Junior guard Rachel Davey scored 18 points in the win over WPI.
February 20, 2020

The women’s basketball team overcame a fourth quarter deficit against Worcester Polytechnic Institute to clinch a spot in the conference playoffs on Wednesday. Seven teams make the women’s basketball...

Lions defeated by Beavers on senior night

Coach Bill Curley (left) poses with Jack OConnor (No. 4), Ben Holding (No. 32), and their family members during the pregame ceremony. Photo credit: Rachel Culver
February 20, 2020

The men's basketball team lost to Babson College on Wednesday by a score of 92-77 on its senior night. The Brown and Plofker Gym roared before the game tipped off as senior guard Jack O’Connor and...

Emerson athletes crowd Dean’s List

The Lions hold the highest GPA of any Division III womens basketball team.
February 19, 2020

Emerson student athletes earned 72 spots on the fall 2019 Dean’s List with women’s soccer and volleyball teams fielding the highest number of honorees. Nine athletes from both teams received spots...

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