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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Sports

Lions defeated in final match of spring break

The mens tennis team now holds a 5-4 overall record.
March 5, 2020

The men’s tennis team fell to the University of Charleston by a score of 7-2 in the Lions’ final match of their spring break trip.   The Golden Eagles swept the Lions in doubles play,  the first...

Cardinals sweep Lions in Arizona

The Lions fell to 0-7 on the season.
March 5, 2020

The softball team returned to the field in Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday for a doubleheader rematch against the St. John Fisher Cardinals, falling in both games after losing to the Cardinals on Tuesday. The...

Tennis defeated in Orlando matchups

Both Tennis teams lost in Orlando on Wednesday.
March 5, 2020

The men’s and women’s tennis teams fell to North Central College by scores of 6-3 and 8-1 respectively. The Cardinals took the men’s doubles matches by a score of 2-1. Sophomores Bass Lin and...

Lions fall to undefeated Widener

The Lions totaled 34 ground balls on Wednesday.
March 5, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team is now 1-2 on the season following a 17-7 loss to undefeated Widener University. Freshmen attacker Cameron McNeal scored a goal off an assist from sophomore midfielder Peirce...

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader
March 4, 2020

The softball team lost two extra-inning games to the St. Fisher College Cardinals and the University of Mary Washington Eagles on Tuesday. The Lions and Cardinals played each other for the first time...

Lions build winning streak behind singles play

The Lions have now won two matches in a row.
March 4, 2020

The men’s tennis team defeated Midway University by a score of 5-2, the Lions’ second-consecutive win on its spring break trip. The Lions fell in doubles play, earning one win from freshman Robert...

Team effort leads Lions past Bearcats

The Lions now hold a record of 2-4 in 2020.
March 3, 2020

The baseball team earned the first win of its spring break trip Tuesday afternoon against Saint Vincent College by a score of 6-4 in Auburndale, Florida. Junior Johnny Maffei pitched six innings, giving...

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...