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Emerson junior Natalie Busch dribbles against Babson on Wednesday. The women’s basketball team lost 85-57. Photo: Chris Van Buskirk/Beacon Staff

Lions fall to Babson in first playoff game since 2015

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / February 22, 2018

Babson College proved too much for Emerson women’s basketball team as the Lions lost 85-57 in the quarterfinals of the New England Women’s and Men’s...

Sophomore Carl D'Aguiar (wearing #2) said he's focused on building team chemistry early this season.

Sophomore libero quarterbacks men’s volleyball

By Dylan Rossiter, Former Editor / February 21, 2018

Carl D'Aguiar can’t roll out of bed, throw on a pair of boardshorts, and kick-start the day with a game of volleyball on the beach during Boston winters....

Emerson lost 78-48 in their only meeting with Babson this year. Photo: Kyle Bray/Beacon Staff

Women’s basketball to face Babson in quarterfinals

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / February 17, 2018

Emerson's women’s basketball team will face off against No. 3 seed Babson College in the quarterfinals of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic...

Emerson beat Wheaton to clinch a playoff berth Wednesday night. Photo: Kyle Bray/Beacon Staff

Women’s basketball clinches NEWMAC playoff spot

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / February 14, 2018

Emerson’s women’s basketball team celebrated Valentine’s Day with a playoff-clinching win over Wheaton College. The 75-50 victory secured the...

Marcus Cepeda collected 19 assists in Emerson's loss to Endicott on Tuesday.

Freshman setter earns consecutive GNAC honors

By Joseph Davidi / February 14, 2018

Emerson freshman setter Marcus Cepeda is leading the men's volleyball team in assists and learning how to be a leader in the middle of the court. “It’s...

Maya Savino (3) and Eastin Ashby (43) are congratulated by head coach Bill Gould after being removed from Saturday's win over Mount Holyoke. Photo: Ashton Lyle/Beacon Correspondent

Ashby leads Emerson to easy win on Senior Day

By Joseph Davidi / February 11, 2018

Emerson women’s basketball blew out winless Mount Holyoke College 87-31 on Saturday during the Lions’ senior day game. This 56-point win over Mount...

Gray scores 1,000th career point vs. WPI

Gray scores 1,000th career point vs. WPI

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / February 10, 2018

Emerson men’s basketball point guard Geoff Gray scored his 1,000th career point early in Saturday’s 105-77 loss to Worcester Polytechnic Institute....

WATCH: Women’s Basketball victorious on senior day

February 10, 2018

The Emerson College women's basketball team held their senior day festivities on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The Lions took down Mount Holyoke 87-31....

WATCH: Geoff Gray scores 1,000th career point for Lions

By Noah Roberts, Former Staff / February 10, 2018

On Saturday, February 10 Emerson junior guard Geoff Gray scored his 1,000th career point during a game at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. VIDEO: Noah...

Charlie Boyle drives to the hoop against Springfield in a game earlier this season. Photo: Daniel Peden/Beacon Staff

Women’s basketball: Lions handle Lasell in final nonconference tuneup

By Michael Cerullo / February 10, 2018

Emerson women’s basketball matched its highest scoring game of the season Thursday night, winning 90-51 against Lasell College. 3-pointers played...

Men's basketball: Lions down Clark in OT thriller

Men’s basketball: Lions down Clark in OT thriller

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / February 8, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9zU7kiF5VY Emerson’s men’s basketball team didn’t have time to think about the stat line of point guard Geoff...

Eastin Ashby is Emerson women's basketball's all-time steals leader.

Women’s basketball seniors to be honored Saturday

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / February 7, 2018

Emerson women’s basketball will honor its two seniors—Maya Savino and Eastin Ashby—against Mount Holyoke College on Saturday. Ashby and Savino...

Emerson's Geoff Gray drives to the basket against MIT. Gray is 43 points shy of 1,000 in his career.

Lions point guard close to landmark basket

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / February 5, 2018

Junior point guard Geoff Gray is on the verge of scoring his 1,000th career point for Emerson’s men’s basketball team, which would gain him entry into...

Emerson's Ashley Toner drives to the basket against Springfield.

Recent wins push women’s basketball team toward playoffs

By Joseph Davidi / February 3, 2018

The Emerson women’s basketball team is sixth in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference standings and occupies the final playoff spot...

A team huddle during Sunday's Special Olympics event at Emerson. Photo: Michael Cerullo/Beacon Correspondent

Emerson athletes create college atmosphere for Special Olympics event

By Michael Cerullo / January 31, 2018

Hundreds of fans filled the seats of the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym on Sunday to cheer on athletes competing in the first livestreamed Special...

Women's basketball: Opportunity led to Foultz's scoring breakout

Women’s basketball: Opportunity led to Foultz’s scoring breakout

By Joseph Davidi / January 29, 2018

Kate Foultz, a sports communication major, is the leading scorer for the women’s basketball team this year after turning her struggle with injury into...

Sophomore Kate Foultz drives to the basket against Springfield. Emerson lost 72-60 on Saturday.

Women’s basketball: Springfield sweeps Emerson with road win

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / January 28, 2018

Emerson women’s basketball suffered a setback Saturday, as they lost 72-60 to first place Springfield College. While the Lions could not avenge their...

Scouting the freshmen: Setters could relieve pressure on Rusk

Scouting the freshmen: Setters could relieve pressure on Rusk

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / January 26, 2018

Emerson’s men’s volleyball team kicks off its season against Dean College on Feb. 1 in the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym. Fans will get a look...

Schedule breakdown: Lions prepare for nationally ranked foes

Schedule breakdown: Lions prepare for nationally ranked foes

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / January 26, 2018

Head coach Ben Read said there’s no perfect method to scheduling preseason contests, but he hopes to create a balance as his team prepares for the season. “We...