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Lions cap off senior day with NEWMAC win

Emerson and MIT players donned blue warmups as part of their effort to raise funds for Soccer Without Borders at their game on Saturday.
KYLE BRAY / BEACON STAFF
November 1, 2017

While Saturday’s clash with MIT barely affected the men’s soccer team’s NEWMAC standing, the game was far from meaningless. On senior day Saturday, senior midfielder Franco Araujo O'Neill scored...

First Emerson College GameDay to feature three senior day celebrations

Emersons mens soccer team will kick off College GameDay at Rotch, hosting MIT at 1 p.m. Saturday.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF
October 27, 2017

Rotch Playground and Field will have the feel of a playground for fans on Saturday as the first Emerson College GameDay kicks off. Fans attending the Lions’ men’s and women’s soccer games...

Playoff roundup: Women’s volleyball last chance for Lions

October 26, 2017

As the NEWMAC postseason approaches, Emerson’s fall sports teams find themselves in danger of missing out altogether. While both of Emerson’s soccer teams have been eliminated from playoff contention,...

Women’s volleyball: Lions have new mentality for final matches

Women’s volleyball: Lions have new mentality for final matches
October 25, 2017

Despite an inconsistent season and a tough four-game losing streak, things may finally be coming together for Emerson’s women’s volleyball team. The Lions won five of their last nine matches...

Despite injury concerns, Katie Rhee takes up Australian football

Rhee took up Australian football after meeting John Newton.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF
October 25, 2017

Katie Rhee knows she shouldn’t be playing sports, let alone one with heavy contact and no helmet or pads. A deep muscle strain suffered as a high school diver pushed her spine out of alignment,...

NEWMAC championships approach for young XC team

NEWMAC championships approach for young XC team
October 19, 2017

Both Emerson’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are four meets into their season, and are predominantly young. Despite some finishes in the bottom half of the field so far, head...

Men’s soccer notebook: Offensive woes continue as team yet to score in NEWMAC

Mens soccer notebook: Offensive woes continue as team yet to score in NEWMAC
October 18, 2017

Both Emerson and Babson went into their clash last Saturday with a record of 0-3, looking for a crucial win to revive their NEWMAC playoff hopes. In the end, Babson defeated the Lions 2-0. After the loss,...

Women’s soccer notebook: Haley out for season as Lions push for playoffs

Women’s soccer notebook: Haley out for season as Lions push for playoffs
October 18, 2017

Minutes before their game against Lesley in the Charles River Cup last month, the players of Emerson’s women’s soccer team learned the news of standout Paige Haley’s injury, a torn ACL. The...

Women’s volleyball: Lions have new mentality for final matches

The volleyball regular season wraps up on Oct. 28.
OJASVANI DAHIYA / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
October 18, 2017

Despite an inconsistent season and a tough four-game losing streak, things may finally be coming together for Emerson’s women’s volleyball team. The Lions won five of their last nine matches...

NEWMAC championships approach for young XC team

The women’s team earned high praise from coach John Furey.
ASHTON LYLE / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
October 14, 2017

Both Emerson’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are four meets into their season, and are predominantly young. Despite some finishes in the bottom half of the field so far, head coach John Furey...

New coach brings fall season to men’s tennis program

October 11, 2017

Antonio Ramirez knew he would be busy this semester when he overloaded on courses and joined a campus organization for his senior year. Add a fall tennis season, and his life has become almost hectic. “It’s...

Women’s soccer notebook: Haley out for season as Lions push for playoffs

Jess Frost has scored two game-winning goals for the Lions.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF
October 11, 2017

Minutes before their game against Lesley in the Charles River Cup last month, the players of Emerson’s women’s soccer team learned the news of standout Paige Haley’s injury, a torn ACL. The injury...

Men’s soccer notebook: Offensive woes continue as team yet to score in NEWMAC

Sophomore Gavin Faucette leads the team with six goals.
DANIEL PEDEN / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
October 11, 2017

Both Emerson and Babson went into their clash last Saturday with a record of 0-3, looking for a crucial win to revive their NEWMAC playoff hopes. In the end, Babson defeated the Lions 2-0. After the loss,...

Suvak and son: Freshman joins father with Emerson soccer

Suvak and son: Freshman joins father with Emerson soccer
October 5, 2017

Athletics at Emerson may be one big metaphorical family, but for women’s soccer head coach David Suvak, that just became literal. His son, James, joined the men’s soccer team this semester. James...

Freshman already among NEWMAC leaders

Freshman already among NEWMAC leaders
October 4, 2017

Most freshmen athletes face a learning curve on a new team. Grace Tepper has not only been the star of the women’s volleyball team, but has already asserted herself in a way uncommon among newcomers. Tepper...

Fresh off senior season, former Lasell player joins Lions staff

Fresh off senior season, former Lasell player joins Lions staff
October 4, 2017

This past spring, Lasell College senior Tristan Davis extended the Lasers’ lead to 17-10 in the final set over the host Emerson Lions with his 10th kill of the men’s volleyball match. Two...

New coach brings fall season to men’s tennis program

October 4, 2017

Antonio Ramirez knew he would be busy this semester when he overloaded on courses and joined a campus organization for his senior year. Add a fall tennis season, and his life has become almost hectic. “It’s...

Freshman goalkeeper gets starting experience

Freshman goalkeeper gets starting experience
September 27, 2017

While most players’ first game is an enjoyable moment, freshman goalkeeper David Kemp got a baptism by fire. With three seconds left in regulation of Emerson’s men’s soccer season opener...

Men’s soccer can’t make it two in a row against Coast Guard

September 27, 2017

While Emerson’s meeting with Coast Guard last season ended with a historic 1-0 Lions’ victory, this year’s meeting was not as joyful, as the Lions fell 2-0 on Saturday. Coast Guard came...

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