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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...

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

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

By Matt Case, Former 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...

Sophomore Gavin Faucette leads the team with six goals.
DANIEL PEDEN / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

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

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / 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...

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,...

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...

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...

New coach brings fall season to men’s tennis program

By Matt Case, Former Staff / 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

Freshman already among NEWMAC leaders

By Ryan Ribeiro / 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...

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

Fresh off senior season, former Lasell player joins Lions staff

By Jiwon Kim / 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...

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

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / 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...

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...

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...

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...

New coach Bryan Harkin instructs midfielder João Vieira (#5).
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Lions get energy with first-year head coach

By Ryan Ribeiro / 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...

Lions goalie David Kemp has made 11 saves.
HARDIK PAHWA / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Freshman goalkeeper gets starting experience

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / 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...

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

By Jiwon Kim / 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...

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

Men’s soccer preview: Playoffs not out of reach

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / 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...