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Women’s basketball grabs key NEWMAC win over Coast Guard

The Emerson Lions picked up a key 78-51 conference victory over Coast Guard on Saturday. Photo: Berkeley Beacon Archives.
January 21, 2018

In the second quarter of Saturday’s Emerson women’s basketball game, Eastin Ashby picked the pocket of an opponent—something she had done 185 times before in her Lions career. Ashby’s 186th...

Winter break recap: Men’s basketball picks up two key NEWMAC wins

Emerson’s men’s basketball team suffered a tough defeat on Wednesday night, falling to WPI 74-73 in the final seconds of the game. Photo: Daniel Peden/Berkeley Beacon.
January 18, 2018

Emerson’s men’s basketball team kept pace in the NEWMAC standings during winter break, compiling a 2-2 record to place fourth in the conference entering Wednesday’s games. A loss to WPI on Wednesday...

Winter break recap: Healthy women’s team looks to build on winter break success

Emerson’s women’s basketball team struggled against Babson on Wednesday, losing 78-48. Photo: Beacon Archives.
January 18, 2018

With 11 games left to play, the Emerson women’s basketball team (5-10) occupies the final NEWMAC playoff spot with a conference record of 3-5. After a six game losing streak from Nov. 29 to Dec. 12,...

History repeats as WPI sneaks past Emerson on buzzer-beater

Emerson’s men’s basketball team suffered a tough defeat on Wednesday night, falling to WPI 74-73 in the final seconds of the game. Photo: Daniel Peden/Berkeley Beacon.
January 18, 2018

Emerson basketball fans have come to know the name Chris Rodgers. The WPI senior cemented that on Wednesday night, draining a buzzer-beating jumper to hand Emerson’s men’s basketball team its second...

Women’s BBALL drops third straight game against MIT

Emerson’s women’s basketball team got 22 points off the bench Wednesday night in its 71-48 loss to the MIT Engineers.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF
December 7, 2017

Benefiting from a significant height advantage, MIT came into the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym and made quick work of Emerson, handing the Lions their third straight loss in a 71-48 victory in women’s...

Men’s BBALL blows 16-point halftime lead, falls to Tufts

Michael Sheng (#5) and Jack O’Connor (#4) both scored double digit points for Emerson on Wednesday night.
DANIEL PEDEN / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
December 7, 2017

Tufts flexed its muscle on the offensive boards, outscoring Emerson 45-25 in the second half to pull off a 71-67 comeback victory over the Lions men’s basketball team Wednesday. Emerson led for most...

Despite bike accident, senior XC runner makes final race

Despite bike accident, senior XC runner makes final race
December 7, 2017

Cristina Ashbaugh raced in the final meet of her cross country career only 12 days after being hit by a car. The senior was hit at the intersection of Exeter and Beacon streets while riding her bike home...

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Boyle sister reunion a no-brainer

Boyle sister reunion a no-brainer
December 7, 2017

In the Emerson women’s basketball season opener against Gordon, junior forward Charlie Boyle was out of the starting lineup and only saw five minutes of action, but a Boyle still took the opening...

Boyle sister reunion a no-brainer

Freshman Sam Boyle joins junior Charlie.
COURTESY OF JOE JACOBS
November 29, 2017

In the Emerson women’s basketball season opener against Gordon, junior forward Charlie Boyle was out of the starting lineup and only saw five minutes of action, but a Boyle still took the opening tip...

Women’s basketball preview: Boyle sisters reunite as Lions set high goals

Women’s basketball preview: Boyle sisters reunite as Lions set high goals
November 23, 2017

Emerson’s women’s basketball team hopes to reach the playoffs this season by using its versatility and changing the pace of the game, according to head coach Bill Gould. The Lions lost three...

Men’s basketball preview: Defense, rebounding early priorities for Lions

Men’s basketball preview: Defense, rebounding early priorities for Lions
November 23, 2017

At a recent practice, Emerson’s men’s basketball team lined up along the baseline on the far side of the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym. Players stepped to the line for what seemed to be...

Women’s VBALL falls one win short of playoffs

Womens VBALL falls one win short of playoffs
November 23, 2017

The Emerson women’s volleyball team went into its final match against Springfield in a win-or-go-home situation, needing a victory to make the NEWMAC playoffs. The day ended in disappointment for...

Despite bike accident, senior XC runner makes final race

Ashbaugh (middle) poses with friends after finishing the race.
COURTESY OF CHRISTINA ASHBAUGH
November 20, 2017

Cristina Ashbaugh raced in the final meet of her cross country career only 12 days after being hit by a car. The senior was hit at the intersection of Exeter and Beacon streets while riding her bike...

Men’s basketball preview: Defense, rebounding early priorities for Lions

Head men’s basketball coach Bill Curley says he’s working to get maximum effort out of his team on defense and on the boards.
BROOKE NORTHRUP
November 17, 2017

At a recent practice, Emerson’s men’s basketball team lined up along the baseline on the far side of the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym. Players stepped to the line for what seemed to be a series...

Women’s VBALL falls one win short of playoffs

Emersons womens volleyball team fell one win short of the postseason.
OJASVANI DAHIYA / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
November 16, 2017

The Emerson women’s volleyball team went into its final match against Springfield in a win-or-go-home situation, needing a victory to make the NEWMAC playoffs. The day ended in disappointment for the...

Men’s soccer recap: Harkin realistic after disappointing season

Men’s soccer recap: Harkin realistic after disappointing season
November 16, 2017

Men’s soccer head coach Bryan Harkin set a lofty goal to make the NEWMAC playoffs with his team this season, but the Lions finished far from it. The Lions finished with an overall record of 5-10-2,...

Women’s soccer recap: Key injury impacted playoff push

Women’s soccer recap: Key injury impacted playoff push
November 16, 2017

After qualifying for the NEWMAC playoffs last year, Emerson’s women’s soccer team had high expectations for this year, but injuries to key players held them back. The Lions finished ninth...

Women’s basketball preview: Boyle sisters reunite as Lions set high goals

Emersons womens basketball team opened its season with a 90-71 win over Gordon.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF
November 16, 2017

Emerson’s women’s basketball team hopes to reach the playoffs this season by using its versatility and changing the pace of the game, according to head coach Bill Gould. The Lions lost three players...

First Emerson College GameDay an event to build on

November 9, 2017

Emerson Channel Sports hosted the first Emerson College GameDay on Saturday, collaborating with the athletic department and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in an attempt to create a Division I atmosphere...