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The Lions fell to 0-7 on the season.

Cardinals sweep Lions in Arizona

By Alberto Gilman / 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...

Both Tennis teams lost in Orlando on Wednesday.

Tennis defeated in Orlando matchups

By Megan MacLaren / 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...

The Lions totaled 34 ground balls on Wednesday.

Lions fall to undefeated Widener

By Alberto Gilman / March 4, 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...

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

By Alberto Gilman / 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...

The Lions have now won two matches in a row.

Lions build winning streak behind singles play

By Megan MacLaren / 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...

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

Team effort leads Lions past Bearcats

By Kayla Buck / 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...

The Lions are now 1-1 on their spring break trip.

Nachamie home run not enough in loss to Neumann

By Kayla Buck / 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...

Both tennis teams hold winning records this season.

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

By Megan MacLaren / 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...

The baseball team now holds a 1-3 record this season.

Baseball defeated in Florida opener

By Kayla Buck / 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...

The women's team won its fourth match of the season on Sunday.

Lions record first spring win in Orlando

By Megan MacLaren / 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...

Three different Lions scored two goals on Saturday.

Balanced scoring leads Lions to first victory

By Alberto Gilman, Staff Writer / 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...

Junior outside hitter Samuel Willinger (left) totaled  seven digs in Friday's loss. Photo credit: Montse Landeros

Men’s volleyball swept by conference opponent

By Emily Cardona / 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...

The Lions recorded 11 hits and five runs on Thursday.

Baseball defeated by New England College in abbreviated matchup

By Kayla Buck / 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...

The Lions totaled 13 ground balls in Wednesday's loss.

Men’s lacrosse falls in season opener

By Alberto Gilman / 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...

The Lions shot 41 percent in their loss on Wednesday.

Women’s basketball season ends after quarterfinal loss

By Megan MacLaren / February 26, 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...

Nate Martin scored 19 points in Wednesday's loss. Photo credit: Rachel Culver

Men’s basketball falls in tense NEWMAC Quarterfinal

By Ethan Mcdowell / February 26, 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...

Photo credit: Jakob Menendez

Basketball shows up strong for NEWMAC Academic All-Conference

By Emily Cardona / 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...

Courtesy of Kate Foultz

Softball looks to reach new heights as season nears

By Megan Maclaren / 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...

Parker Gray totaled 83 kills through 11 games this    season.

Freshman volleyball player stands out above the net

By Alberto Gilman / 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...

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)

Celtics: In defense of the Garnett Era

By Maxwell Paradis / February 24, 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,...