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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...

Lions get energy with first-year head coach

Lions get energy with first-year head coach
September 27, 2017

Emerson’s men’s soccer team finished up a meeting on a rainy Boston night. Most would expect the type of gloom that was present in the sky to be on their faces after a long practice. First-year...

Freshman already among NEWMAC leaders

Freshman Grace Tepper is sparking Emerson’s attack this year.
ASHTON LYLE / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
September 27, 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

New Lions assistant volleyball coach Tristan Davis, who played against Emerson’s men’s volleyball team in the GNAC last season, will work with both teams. ASHTON LYLE / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
September 27, 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 months later,...

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

September 24, 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 into Boston...

Men’s soccer preview: Playoffs not out of reach

Men’s soccer preview: Playoffs not out of reach
September 20, 2017

After the men’s soccer team achieved its first NEWMAC win last year, new head coach Bryan Harkin set an ambitious goal for this season— a playoff appearance. “We are going in with the...

Women’s VBALL preview: ECAC’s not enough

Women’s VBALL preview: ECAC’s not enough
September 20, 2017

Emerson’s women’s volleyball team has a short roster with many young players. But head coach Ben Read is still aiming for the playoffs. Last year, the team had one of its best seasons in recent...

Women’s soccer: A new formation for a deeper playoff run

September 20, 2017

Coming off its first NEWMAC playoff appearance in program history last season, Emerson’s women’s soccer team is looking to build upon its latest success by switching up its style of play this...

Lions get energy with first-year head coach

New coach Bryan Harkin instructs midfielder João Vieira (#5).
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September 20, 2017

Emerson’s men’s soccer team finished up a meeting on a rainy Boston night. Most would expect the type of gloom that was present in the sky to be on their faces after a long practice. First-year head...

Freshman goalkeeper gets starting experience

Lions goalie David Kemp has made 11 saves.
HARDIK PAHWA / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
September 20, 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 against...

Women’s soccer: A new formation for a deeper playoff run

September 14, 2017

Coming off its first NEWMAC playoff appearance in program history last season, Emerson’s women’s soccer team is looking to build upon its latest success by switching up its style of play this year. For...

Men’s soccer preview: Playoffs not out of reach

Gavin Faucette (#7) has paced Emerson’s offense with three goals BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF
September 13, 2017

After the men’s soccer team achieved its first NEWMAC win last year, new head coach Bryan Harkin set an ambitious goal for this season— a playoff appearance. “We are going in with the mentality...

Women’s VBALL preview: ECAC’s not enough

Grace Tepper (#4) is second in the NEWMAC in kills. ABIGAIL SHENKER / BEACON CORRESPONDENT
September 13, 2017

Emerson’s women’s volleyball team has a short roster with many young players. But head coach Ben Read is still aiming for the playoffs. Last year, the team had one of its best seasons in recent memory,...

Rams run away in second half, beat Lions 5-2

Emerson’s Parker Hughes makes one of his two diving plays.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF
September 7, 2017

Twice the Suffolk goalkeeper went down and twice Emerson’s men’s soccer team capitalized, but the Lions were unable to overcome a Christian Restrepo hat trick in a 5-2 loss to the Rams Wednesday night. Emerson...