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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Men's Volleyball

Men's volleyball head coach Ben Read huddles with his team against Endicott (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann/ Beacon Archives).

Men’s volleyball swept by nationally-ranked Lasell University

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 12, 2025

A week after losing to Endicott College, the Emerson men’s volleyball team fell to the No. 18 Lasell University Lasers at the Bobbi Brown & Steven...

The Emerson men's volleyball team huddles up prior to their match against Endicott on Feb. 4, 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Men’s volleyball falls to Endicott, 3-1

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 5, 2025

After getting swept by No. 9 Wentworth to begin GNAC action, the Emerson men’s volleyball team lost to the Endicott College Gulls in a Feb. 4 non-conference...

Junior outside hitter Chase Fagen (#5) elevates for an attack against MIT on Jan. 28, 2025 (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball loses to MIT in home opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / January 29, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team lost to two nationally ranked opponents to begin the 2025 season. Days after losing to No. 19 Nichols, the Lions were...

To end the first set with a win, Emerson Lions’ Chase Fagen (5) ups his offense to pass St. Regis in points during the men’s volleyball Senior Day game against St. Regis College at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker gymnasium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Mariyam Quaisar/Beacon Staff)

Men’s Volleyball players honored at Senior Day game

By Rumsha Siddiqui and Mariyam Quaisar / March 27, 2024

The Emerson Men’s Volleyball team played their Senior Day game against Regis College on Saturday at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker gymnasium. The...

Emerson's 14 athletics programs shone in a variety of ways in 2022-23

The Year of the Lions: Highlights from Emerson athletics’ 2022-23 season

The 2022-23 Emerson Lions have a lot to be proud of: across all 14 athletic programs, the Lions captured a bevy of accolades, including five major individual...

Sophomore middle/outside Neiko Pittman attempts a dig against Nichols College.

Men’s volleyball captain earns GNAC Defensive Player of the Year

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / April 26, 2023

Men’s volleyball captain Neiko Pittman was named the GNAC Defensive Player of the Year on April 17, while also earning First Team All-Conference honors.  The...

The men's volleyball season ended with a hard-fought and emotional loss to Wentworth.

Men’s volleyball falls to Wentworth in heartbreaking semifinals.

By Jason Tulchin, Assistant Sports Editor / April 20, 2023

The Emerson men’s volleyball team ended a run ten years in the making, closing out their journey across the competitive 2022-2023 GNAC lineup with a...

The Lions pushed through Emmanuel to secure a spot in the GNAC semifinals.

Men’s volleyball stuns Emmanuel with Quarterfinals sweep

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 12, 2023

Days after losing to Emmanuel College in four sets, the Emerson men’s volleyball team walked into the rival school’s gym as the underdog—a No. 5...

The Emerson men's volleyball team lines up before Thursday's match-up against the Fisher Falcons.

Men’s volleyball sweeps Fisher, improves to 12-12 overall

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 11, 2023

As the playoffs inch closer, the Emerson men’s volleyball team earned their third straight win on Thursday, beating the Fisher College Falcons 3-0 and...

A men's lacrosse helmet bearing the California Republic's flag.

Lion country: how Emerson attracts student-athletes from all over America.

By Jason Tulchin, Assistant Sports Editor / March 29, 2023

At Emerson, high school graduates from all over the country and the world come in droves to pursue their passions—and this variety is well-reflected...

The Emerson Men's volleyball team poses with friends and family following their Senior Day game

Lions take split victory against Colby-Sawyer in Senior Day doubleheader

By Jason Tulchin, Assistant Sports Editor / March 29, 2023

The Emerson men’s volleyball team went 1-1 underneath the lights of the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym this past Saturday. The doubleheader against...

Emerson men's volleyball team setting up an attack.

‘It feels like it just started’: men’s volleyball season ends with Senior Day split

By Vivi Smilgius / April 6, 2022

Arm in arm with family and coaching staff, Emerson seniors Josh Elliot, Jackson Gordon, and Rory Dobbins walked onto the volleyball court for photos.  Behind...

Junior setter Jackson Gordan in the "You Can Play" games on March 19, 2022.

Men’s volleyball splits record in annual Pride-themed games

By Vivi Smilgius / March 23, 2022

The Emerson men’s volleyball team left Saturday’s “You Can Play” games with a split record, sweeping Colby-Sawyer College and losing to Regis College...

First-year setter Bayden Slavik scores a kill against Eastern Nazarene College.

Men’s volleyball struggle early in 2022 season

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / February 9, 2022

The Emerson men’s volleyball team lost its fifth consecutive game between Jan. 28 and Feb. 8, creating a rocky start to their 2022 season.  The Lions...

Sophomore middle/outside Neiko Pittman attempts a dig against Nichols College.

Men’s volleyball team victorious in home opener against Nichols College

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / February 3, 2022

The Emerson men’s volleyball team fought a back-and-forth match against Nichols College, rallying in the fourth set to secure its first win of the season. The...

Men's volleyball player receiving a serve at practice on Jan. 25, 2022

Men’s volleyball team looking for win in first game since 2020

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / January 27, 2022

The men’s volleyball team is preparing to take on Nichols College on Thursday night for its season opener—which, incidentally, will be the team’s...

The athletics department's partnership with PlaySiight will improve quality of streams and film for all sports including the production at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym.

Winter sports face an uncertain future amid COVID surge

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / January 13, 2022

The 2021-22 season for the Emerson Lions’ winter sports teams started off bright with electrifying performances in front of the home crowd at the Bobbi...

The women's volleyball team is one of the 10 sports teams impacted by the decision.

Emerson cancels seasons for non-competing sports teams

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor / April 5, 2021

Emerson canceled all non-competing sports seasons on Monday morning following guidance from the Boston Public Health Commission due to a rise in COVID-19...

The event is entirely student-run, with Sam Willinger (center) leading the way.

SAAC, men’s volleyball team support LGBTQ+ athletes in You Can Play Week

By Joey DuBois, Deputy Sports Editor / March 31, 2021

You Can Play Week, an initiative spearheaded by the Student Athletic Advisory Council and the men’s volleyball team to promote safety and inclusion for...

The women's soccer team was one of the 14 Emerson sports teams whose season was canceled due to the pandemic.

Student-athletes reflect on a year without Emerson sports

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor / March 17, 2021

After returning to Boston from a preseason tournament in Arizona over spring break with the softball team last March, Sophia Cloonan eagerly awaited the...