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Graduate student forward Charlotte Levison wins the opening tip-off against Regis College on Saturday, Dec. 14 (Courtesy of Nate Gardner)

Women’s basketball heads to winter break with 85-66 win over Regis

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / December 16, 2024

The Emerson women’s basketball team played their second home game in four days at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym Saturday, battling the Regis...

(Courtesy of Nate Gardner)

Women’s basketball beats Emmanuel College in a nail-biter

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / December 11, 2024

The Emerson College women's basketball team defeated Emmanuel College 63-58 Tuesday night at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym. The Lions finished...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico (#5) reacts after a play against the Bridgewater State Bears on Tuesday, Dec. 10 (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

Trevor Arico drops 38 points as men’s basketball defeats Bridgewater State

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / December 11, 2024

Following a loss to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in their second NEWMAC game, the Emerson men’s basketball team hosted a non-conference matchup against...

Emerson men's lacrosse players in Dave's Hot Chicken (Merritt Hughes / Beacon Staff)

Left to right: Jacob Goldberg (freshman), Jack Burns (senior), Ethan Corby (junior), Owen Lotti (junior), Brady Fish (freshman), Grant Wilson (senior), Quinn Gardiner (sophomore), Landon Segal (sophomore)

Winner winner, Dave’s Hot Chicken dinner: Emerson men’s lacrosse’s new NIL deal

By Merritt Hughes / December 11, 2024

For the second time in Emerson College’s history, student-athletes will have a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal.  Beginning in January, all...

The Emerson women's basketball team celebrates following their win over Westfield State Thursday, the 200th for head coach Bill Gould (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Women’s basketball dominates Westfield State, 96-73, for Bill Gould’s 200th career win

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / December 8, 2024

The women’s basketball team returned to the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym Thursday night to face the Westfield State University Owls, hoping to...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico (#5) rises up for a jump shot against the Babson Beavers on Wednesday, Dec. 4 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Men’s basketball breaks the dam with 64-62 win over Babson

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / December 4, 2024

After over a month of non-conference opponents, the men’s basketball team took the floor in a conference matchup against the Babson College Beavers—a...

Drake Maye: A start in the making amid the Patriots’ growing pains

Drake Maye: A start in the making amid the Patriots’ growing pains

By Hongyi Ji / December 4, 2024

In a one-point loss against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 1, Drake Maye had another terrific performance that boosted the confidence of Patriots fans. Upsides He...

Is the Bruins' resurgence under Sacco about coaching or luck?

Is the Bruins’ resurgence under Sacco about coaching or luck?

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / December 4, 2024

After firing Head Coach Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19, the Bruins front office selected Associate Coach Joe Sacco as interim head coach, and the team is...

Senior guard Lucas Brenner (#0) is introduced in the starting lineup prior to Tuesday's game against Suffolk (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s basketball triumphs over Suffolk in Clash of the Common

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 26, 2024

After a narrow win over Worcester State, the Emerson men’s basketball team hoped to make it two in a row as they faced their Boston Common rivals,...

Men’s basketball beats Worcester State behind Jacob Armant’s 24 points

Men’s basketball beats Worcester State behind Jacob Armant’s 24 points

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 26, 2024

Days after falling to Albertus Magnus on a buzzer-beating three-pointer, the Emerson men’s basketball team eyed redemption in a Saturday showdown...

Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.

Changes to college football playoffs shake up landscape and brackets

By Daniel O'Toole / November 25, 2024

In 2022, the NCAA announced that changes to the format of the college football playoffs would expand the number of teams from four to 12. Now in 2024,...

Boston Bruins fire head coach after rocky start to season

Boston Bruins fire head coach after rocky start to season

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor, Newsletter Editor, Assistant Sports Editor, Assistant Social Media Manager / November 21, 2024

The Boston Bruins fired Head Coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday. He will be replaced with Bruins Associate Coach Joe Sacco as interim head coach. Montgomery...

Division I field hockey royalty returns to the turf

Division I field hockey royalty returns to the turf

By Anna Knepley / November 21, 2024

If you pay any attention to collegiate field hockey, you know Erin Matson.  Dubbed the “Michael Jordan” of field hockey, Matson led the University...

Sophomore center Claire English (#17) prepares to shoot free throws against Suffolk on Sunday, Nov. 17. (Courtesy of Nate Gardner)

Basketball splits Sunday doubleheader with scoring career-highs

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 20, 2024

Days after their respective seasons began, the Emerson women’s and men’s basketball teams returned to the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym in an...

Illustration by Helen Armstrong

Tradition, turkey, and touchdowns: Football’s historic connection to Thanksgiving

By Everest Leach / November 20, 2024

With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the winter sports season in full swing, it is the perfect time to explore the profound connection the two...

The Emerson women's basketball team in a timeout against Elms College on Monday, Nov. 11 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Women’s basketball defeats Elms in home opener

By Hongyi Ji / November 13, 2024

As the final buzzer echoed through the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym on Monday, the Emerson women’s basketball team became 2-0. The Lions...

The Emerson women's soccer team in a huddle against WPI in the 2024 NEWMAC semifinals (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Women’s soccer falls to WPI in NEWMAC semifinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 13, 2024

Days after upsetting No. 3 Smith in the NEWMAC quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed, the Emerson women’s soccer team hoped to continue the momentum in a...

The Emerson women's volleyball team honored its four seniors and one graduate student on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 9. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s volleyball sweeps Salve Regina for fourth straight playoff appearance

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 12, 2024

The Emerson women’s volleyball team played a special match to end the regular season, taking on the Salve Regina Seahawks Saturday. Not only did the...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico shoots against Salem State University (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

‘David vs. Goliath’: Men’s basketball gears up for Div. I test vs. Yale

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 12, 2024

Looking at the Emerson men’s basketball schedule, fans will find the usual slate of opponents: Babson, Clark, WPI, and more. And while their non-conference...

Emerson women's soccer in a game against Smith College in September 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff, File)

Women’s soccer upsets Smith in first round of playoffs, men’s falls to Coast Guard Academy in overtime

By Anna Knepley / November 6, 2024

As the fall regular seasons wind down and postseason play begins, both Emerson men’s and women’s soccer teams entered the first round of the NEWMAC...