(09/03/12 4:00am)
Brandeis Athletics is finally receiving ESPN-like treatment. The Judges are officially partnering with the Jewish Life Television Network for this upcoming year to promote coverage of the University's sports. In a desire to launch a more diverse sports programming lineup, JLTV is offering live statistics, highlights and video footage of Brandeis sporting events. The Judges boast 19 intercollegiate teams, and as a member of the University Athletic Association, JLTV has an opportunity to reach out to a larger base. Brandeis, however, also stands to benefit. JLTV is featured on several leading cable providers in the New England region, including Comcast, DirecTV and Time Warner Cable. Director of Athletics Sheryl Sousa was pleased with this newfound public relations opportunity "It's an opportunity to showcase the quality of our program and the student athletes experience at Brandeis," she said. The Brandeis community has reason to be pleased as well.
(08/27/12 4:00am)
As a high-school freshman, Tim Morehouse '00 faced a decision between gym class and competitive fencing. He chose to join the saber squad on the Riverdale Country School fencing team. The rest is history. Morehouse earned three All-American honors during his Brandeis career, competed in two Olympics and accrued numerous professional awards, eventually rising to the distinction as the United States' No. 1 saber. He set out on another important endeavor earlier this summer at the London Olympics, hoping that his third try to win a gold medal would be the charm. Morehouse, ranked No. 20, competed in both individual and team play at the Games, including a historic top-8 finish in the solo competition, the first American saber ever to accomplish such a feat. He notched upsets over No. 11 Veniamin Reshetnikov of Russia and No. 5 Dimitri Lapkes of Bulgaria before eventually falling in a 15-9 quarterfinal defeat to Italian saber Diego Occhiuzzi. Morehouse noted that his rigorous and consistent training regimen over the past four years was a key factor in his success in London. "The excitement level is a little higher [in training]," he said. "You ramp things up. There is more physical competition in the impending months before the Games. It's not like cramming for a final exam; there is a lot of preparation that has to go into such a monumental event." While he ultimately failed to win a medal in either competition, Morehouse treasured the enriching experience of competing in the Olympics, and noted his ability to succeed in such a high profile tournament. "I certainly wanted to win a medal, but it's so rewarding to just be able to compete at the Olympics," said Morehouse. "I was particularly proud to excel under the pressure and turn in one of the best individual performances in our nation's history." The Olympic experience is nothing new for Morehouse. He served as an alternate in the 2004 Athens Games and was a key contributor to the US team's silver-medal finish in Beijing in 2008. Even so, while Morehouse stated that he felt more at ease in his third Olympics, he was still awed by the high energy level and intense nature of competition. "I was definitely able to handle London a little better given my experience," he stated. "There was just such an amazing spirit and feeling though. London really defined what the Olympics are all about: good-spirited competitiveness." He cited, however, that his most memorable moment from the Games occurred away from the fencing mats. Morehouse, who was named a voter in the election to appoint a flag-bearer for the American procession in the Opening Ceremony, had the opportunity to make history. He had the chance to break a gender barrier for a deserving American athlete and he did. Morehouse nominated saber Mariel Zagunis to serve as the first American female to hoist the nation's flag in the Opening Ceremony. After a election in which the voting panel was torn between Zagunis and sprinter Bryshon Nellum who was shot in the leg in 2008 and underwent three surgeries in order to compete in London, Zagunis was elected to the post. While Nellum was later named as the flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony, Morehouse was the first to break the news to Zagunis and had the privilege to walk right behind her in the procession, basking in the dazzling display. "It was just such an honor to be a part of history," said Morehouse. "She absolutely deserved it, and it'll always be one of my proudest moments." Despite his professional success in London, Morehouse's accomplishments would not have been possible without the support and tutelage of coach Bill Shipman. After all, Shipman was the one college coach that took a risk on Morehouse by recruiting him to the Judges squad. "I could not have done any of this without having the opportunity to compete at Brandeis," Morehouse noted. "Shipman was the one coach to identify me in high school and he was such an encouraging presence, always pushing me to reach for higher goals. With his guidance and great teammates, I definitely had a great foundation for the future." Along with his fencing exploits, Morehouse is excited for the opportunity to continue his other career as an engaged community activist. He was honored on August 17 at the White House as a "Champion of Change" for his accomplished work at AmeriCorps, where he was one of 12 honorees to utilize his national service experience and career influence to make an impact as a leader in his community. After graduating from Brandeis with a major in History and earning of a master's education from Pace University, Morehouse has taught in elementary-level classrooms and led community efforts in high-risk neighborhoods surrounding New York City. He is also thrilled to start work on launching his new foundation: Fencing in the Schools. "I am very excited about the prospects of my foundation to increase the visibility of fencing, establish it as a consistent part of [physical education] curriculums and use it as a tool to encourage physical fitness for young children," he said. When asked if he was thinking about competing at Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, Morehouse stated that he wanted to sit back and reflect on what lies ahead. "You never rule anything out, but there are a lot of different opportunities out there, and I want to find what I'm passionate about," he said. One thing is for sure: His story is far from over.
(08/27/12 4:00am)
While school was out for the summer, the Brandeis Athletics Department remained busy by giving an array of awards to its athletes for their accomplishments last season.
(05/19/12 4:00am)
Carley Cooke '15, in just her first season of play for the women's tennis team, has made quite the statement. In addition to a 16-5 record at the No. 1 slot this season, Cooke was named University Athletic Association Rookie of the Year for women's tennis. She topped off her honors last week with a selection to compete at the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Individual Championships at Meredith College in Cary, N.C. Cooke attributed her success to the rigorous team practice schedule, as well as her individual training with Coach Ben Lamanna. "As a team, we trained so hard in the fall and the offseason that I think we were in great shape going into our spring season," she said. "I also played a lot individually with my coach, which I think helped as well." Cooke is just the third Brandeis women's tennis player to be selected for the NCAA Championships in the Judges' history, along with Abby Lerner '05 and Jane Chae '05. She is also one of just 32 individuals selected from Division III schools to compete at the national level. "It's really great to be able to represent Brandeis at NCAAs as a [firstyear]," she said. "It's an honor to get to go and play at the highest level possible in Division III, and I'm just really excited!" Lamanna noted how impressed he was with Cooke's accomplishments but also stated that he looks forward to mentoring Cooke throughout her next three years at Brandeis. "This is a terrific opportunity for Carley," said Lamanna. "I am excited to have this opportunity to work with her this year and to see her progression throughout her career. Carley is everything Brandeis could ask for in a student-athlete." Cooke, at the top slot, led the Judges to a No. 19 ranking in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and an eventual fifth place finish at the UAA Championships. In addition to her singles play, Cooke was distinguished by her doubles play with Faith Broderick '13. The duo was named as an alternate to the Division III Doubles Championships. Cooke and Broderick, also at the No. 1 spot for the Judges, earned a team-best 14-5 mark in dual play. The duo is seeking to become the second pairing in the Judges' history to be selected to the NCAA Tournament, along with Lerner and Colleen Donnelly '08, who accomplished the feat in 2005. With the tournament approaching, Cooke stated that she must work on intensifying her training regimen to prepare for the tough competition. "Over the next couple weeks or so, I'm looking to improve my fitness and get more mentally tough to be ready to compete against the best in the country," Cooke stated. *
(05/19/12 4:00am)
Starting pitcher Caroline Miller '12 walked to the mound for the last time of her collegiate career on May 13 to cement her legacy. She had already done the impossible. Relegated to the consolation bracket after a loss to Endicott College, Miller led the No. 1 ranked Judges to two consecutive wins that day, including a decisive victory over the Endicott Gulls, to advance to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference title match. However, to win the title - their second in school history - Brandeis would once again have to best Endicott. The difference: Brandeis sent out Miller for her third start of the day. Unfortunately, the third time was not the charm. Miller surrendered two early runs in the first inning and the Judges could not recover, eventually falling 7-6 to claim second-place honors. Miller noted she was honored that her coaches chose to stick with her as the starting pitcher until the very end of the tournament. "The fact that my coaches and team had enough confidence in me to push through the demands of the day means more to me than words can describe," she said. Miller was disappointed to lose the final game of her collegiate career but also stated that she was proud to have had such a rewarding career. "I am incredibly proud of the fight my team put up and could not have asked to end my career with a better group of girls, win or loss." While Endicott cruised to a 4-0 lead in the top of the third inning, the Brandeis seniors would not surrender that easily. Shortstop Brittany Grimm '12 launched a ground-rule double that landed in the right-field seats with two runners on-base to cut the edge to two runs. After the Gulls notched another run in the fifth inning, Grimm saved the game for Brandeis once again, sending an RBI single to left-center field. After exchanging two runs each in the next inning, relief pitcher Melissa Nolan '14 sent an RBI single to center field to cut the lead to one run. The light was at the end of the tunnel - but it was not close enough. Endicott held on for the 7-6 lead and the ECAC championship. However, just a few hours before, the Judges looked like a different squad, cruising by the Gulls in a 5-1 victory. First baseman Marianne Specker '12 and outfielder Lauren Porcaro '12 launched RBI singles to break the game open. After a few key errors, from the Endicott infield, Brandeis pulled away for the win. Miller sealed one of the most memorable wins of her career in the Judges' first game against Simmons College when she struck out 11 batters in a 3-1 win. Brandeis jumped on the scoreboard in the first inning after an RBI single from third baseman Anya Kamber '15. Second baseman Leah McWilliams '14 bolted home on a groundout from Specker to add some insurance runs in the sixth inning. Porcaro also sent an RBI single into right field to extend the lead to 3-0. On May 12, Endicott pulled off the upset of the weekend. The Judges looked to cruise into the finals as the top seed in the tournament, but the Gulls blasted four home runs en route to a 6-1 victory. While Miller conceded two runs in the first inning, the Judges cut the lead to one run on a sacrifice fly from Grimm. The RBI marked the 100th of her career. From there, Miller looked lost. She surrendered another three home runs to put the game, and the championship, seemingly out of reach for the Brandeis women. The Judges kicked off the tournament with two decisive victories In the first game of last Saturday's doubleheader, the Judges would start off the scoring with an RBI single from Porcaro. After struggling to break through in the second and third innings, Brandeis earned four runs in the fifth inning. However, the scoring came from a lack of control. The Judges benefited from three walks with the bases loaded. Heading into the top of the seventh inning, Brandeis held a comfortable 7-1 lead. However, things got shaky for Nolan, as she surrendered four runs in the frame before eventually pulling through with the victory. The Judges started off the weeklong event with a 7-1 blowout of Daniel Webster College. Miller shined again, fanning 11 batters and surrendering only three hits in seven innings. Miller and left-fielder Megan DeNubila '12 launched RBI doubles to put the Judges on the scoreboard in the first inning. DeNubila, Grimm and Porcaro all contributed to the win with RBI singles. Miller stated that the No. 1 seed posed demanding challenges for the team, but yet, she was impressed by the squad's perseverance throughout the tournament. "Being the No.1 seed means everyone is coming for you," she said. "The team put ourselves at the top from the beginning, and while we had a rough outing Saturday afternoon, we came back stronger then ever Sunday and pushed through a demanding 21 innings." *
(04/23/12 4:00am)
Brandeis fencers served some justice at the Olympic Games qualifying trials in Virginia City, Va. on April 13 and 14. After two consecutive trips to the Games, sabreist Tim Morehouse '00 cruised to a second-place finish to secure a trip to the London Olympics this summer. He finished only behind national teammate James Williams. Foilist Julian Cardillo '14, however, made quite the statement, falling just short of packing his bags for the United Kingdom at 19 years old. After stringing together five straight wins in the first and second rounds of the match, Cardillo fell in a 15-7 loss to foilist Gerek Meinhardt. However, he can take pride in the fact that he is now the 11th-ranked fencer in the United States and will represent America at the World Cup in Havana this June. Cardillo faced a reality check in the beginning stages of the trials, losing two out of his first three matches. He was defeated in consecutive 5-1 losses by Miles Chamley-Watson, who qualified for the Olympics, and Robert Nunziato, who also qualified and finished third in the tournament. Cardillo, however, said that he quickly found his comfort zone after approaching the matches from a different perspective. "I started fencing not my best, but I started to get comfortable and I started playing my game," he said. "I was ranked 13th after the first round, and I just came out with a different mindset in the second round." His match with Robbie Moore, a top fencer from Ohio State University, proved to be the turning point. Cardillo immediately faced a 6-1 hole but then clawed back to force a tie. However, the parity would not last for long. He once again was down by 12-8, but this time, Cardillo was able to pull through with a 15-13 victory. "It was kind of an elusive match in the sense that I was always down," he said. "But me (sic) and my coach worked on a strategy to settle down and find a tactic that worked." From there, it was smooth sailing. Cardillo earned a hard-fought 15-9 win, his first, against Michael El-Saleh from Pennsylvania State University. While he fell short in a 15-7 loss to Meinhardt, Cardillo was impressed with his effort over the day. "I ended up losing to Gerek 15-7, which is pretty respectable," he said. "I was very happy with how I fenced him, in addition to how I fenced the entire day. This was my best result ever, and there I was, standing on the podium with seven other fantastic fencers." After placing in 8th at the championships, Cardillo reveled in his accomplishment. "I feel that I had gotten to the next level and that there was nowhere to go but up," he said. It was business as usual for Morehouse, though. After finishing 22nd in individual competition in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, he is ready to repeat the effort in London. Morehouse was also prepared to defend his title at the national championships, winning in both 2010 and 2011. Although he performed especially well against many Olympians, he lost to Williams in a hard-fought match in the final round, earning a silver medal in the tournament. "I was hoping for my third title in a row, but it was still an incredibly strong effort, and it definitely helped me in preparing for this summer," he said. Now that Morehouse has been formally announced as a member of the 2012 Olympic team, he faces an extensive training regimen before traveling to London this June. However, he knows it is all for that elusive gold medal - one the United States has failed to earn. "I've been competing for a while in preparing for London," he said. "The training is similar - we know the feel and now we can start to prepare for facing the top fencers in the world." Before the Olympics, Morehouse will host the Fencing Masters Tournament in New York on June 26. He also has just released his memoir, American Fencer: Modern Lessons from an Ancient Sport, detailing his experiences in fencing both at Brandeis and on the national level. *
(04/23/12 4:00am)
Starting pitcher Dylan Britton '13 came to the mound in the bottom of the eighth inning, looking for two crucial outs to keep the game tied 1-1. Instead, Endicott College shortstop E. J. Martinez delivered a sacrifice fly to hand the Gulls the lead - and the 2-1 victory.
(03/20/12 4:00am)
With a runner on second in the bottom of the ninth inning in last Saturday's game against Case Western Reserve University and trailing 9-1 with two outs, pitcher Pat Nicholson '11, MA '12 had the opportunity to inject some life into the Judges' bats with a key hit. Instead, he weakly popped up the ball to second base, and just like that, the Brandeis bats were down swinging.
(03/05/12 5:00am)
Prior to last Saturday's game against the New York Islanders, Bruins head coach Claude Julien suggested that the Islanders would be a tough challenge despite their 1-4-1 mark in the past six games.
(02/13/12 5:00am)
With four minutes, 45 seconds left in last Sunday's match at Emory University, only trailing by three points, the women's basketball team found its golden opportunity. Reeling from three consecutive losses on the road Brandeis needed a big play to seal the victory and stop the bleeding.
(01/30/12 5:00am)
After the upperclassmen that built the foundation of the men's and women's ski team graduated last year, the current leaders of the squad expected this year to be one of transition. However, resting at the midpoint of the season, both teams are not only exceeding expectations but are slated to advance to the United States Collegiate Ski Association Regional Competition on Feb. 25-26 at Sugar Loaf Mountain in Maine. The men's team currently sits at second in its division, while the women rest in third place. Coach Lauran O'Neal is pleased with the progress the club has made in her three years of coaching. "We have definitely exceeded all expectations," she said. "Our boys' squad is second in our division, and while we're thin, we're doing an impressive job in spite of that." Captain Jesse Manning '13 has also been impressed with the performance of both squads this season. He especially praises the new members for the many adjustments they have had to make. "We had a lot of turnover at the top, particularly for the girls' team," he said. "A lot of kids who raced before graduated, and now, there is a lot of new blood on the team, but these new skiers have definitely stepped up in the spots that we needed them to fill." The Brandeis ski team currently competes in a division that boasts Yale University, the University of Rhode Island, Marist College, Wellesley College, and Wesleyan University. These schools make up an assortment of Division I and Division III schools. While schools such as Yale and URI may pose challenges to Brandeis' Division III team, Manning is confident in the squads' ability to succeed. "Our division got a little weaker this year, which is beneficial to us," he said. "Also, though, our squads are only getting better, and we have a really young, exciting group of skiers." O'Neal explained, however, that the key to bulding up the team further lies in attracting more members to the team. "Our main goal simply is to raise awareness," she said. "We need to get out to the school that this team is not just for racers, but for those who have never raced and just want to have a good time." Both squads will next compete this Saturday at the Pico Mountain meet in Killington, Vermont.
(01/23/12 5:00am)
The Boston Bruins struggled to solve the New York Rangers' lockdown defense in the first period last Saturday. After countless missed scoring opportunities and three failed power plays, New York seemed to have complete control of the game. The Rangers sealed this momentum with a demoralizing goal from right wing Ryan Callahan to take an early 1-0 lead in the second period.
(01/16/12 5:00am)
Taking a seat in the packed studio on West 11th and 52nd Street in New York City for Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, I readied myself for an experience like no other. I was about to see a show, live, that I have come to appreciate for its reporting of political news, ironic for a Comedy Central program. As I grew enamored with the world of politics, and, conversely, distrustful of the biased coverage of Fox News, MSNBC and other news outlets, I turned to an unlikely source—The Daily Show. With factual reporting of the major political developments of the day expertly coupled with scathing satires of the sometimes laughable inadequacies of American politics, it is a can't-miss show. After years of ritually turning on the television to Comedy Central at 11 p.m., I received my reward: an opportunity to see the taping of the Jan. 5 show at the New York City studios. Naturally, I jumped at the chance—for a free show that requires a reservation six months in advance, how could I not? That day, after waiting for two hours in the bitter Manhattan cold, I finally gained entrance to the iconic set of The Daily Show. The audience only seats 150 people, and it looked to be an extremely intimate experience—mere feet away from the news desk of Jon Stewart. The show started with an opening act from comedian Paul Mercurio, used to ratchet up the energy level of the audience before Stewart's turn on set. Mercurio almost ended up rivaling the headliner himself, using the audience to shape his act. He targeted various people in the crowd—the lone investment banker in a flashy suit, a tattoo artist and a sailor, to name a few—confronting them directly with crude one-liners and raunchy punch lines. The technique did the trick, eliciting endless waves of laughter from the audience. By the time Mecurio departed, we were not only ready for Stewart, but unsure if he could even compare. I was immediately proven wrong. Walking onto the stage, Stewart captivated the audience from the first moment with his self-deprecating humor. Before the taping began, he fielded questions from the crowd, ranging from "What is your favorite childhood food?" to "Sarah [Palin], Hillary [Clinton], Michele [Bachmann] … which one [is your favorite]?" He answered each with his off-the-cuff, incisive wit, gearing the audience up for what would be an unforgettable night. After the question-and-answer period, it was showtime. From the moment the lights dimmed and the cameras zeroed in on Stewart, The Daily Show lost its informal, coffeehouse-like atmosphere. Instead, the audience became a tool for Stewart's humor, cued to laugh and clap, in the massive operation of The Daily Show, a program broadcast to over 1,000,000 homes. Stewart began the program with his opening "Indecision 2012" rant, reliably amusing given the bedlam of the Iowa caucus a day earlier. He then cued to one of his "correspondents," John Oliver, for "Indecision 2012," one of the main segments of the show. Drawing upon the news that President Obama had selected Richard Cordray, the former Attorney General of Ohio, to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau a day earlier, Stewart and Oliver did what they do best. Integrating real-time video clips and advanced special effects with a heated, uproarious debate between the two analysts, the audience was caught in fits of hysterical laughter. After a commercial break, Stewart then moved to his other main piece of the program. Guiding the audience to a pre-screened interview, he proceeded to issue a scathing satire of the Republican Party. In this instance, he highlighted the rejection of a Muslim-American citizen in Florida to the Party, despite meeting the criteria for admission and idolizing its ideals. This illogical scene nearly brought the audience to tears. Stewart rounded out the program with his daily interview, often the most serious part of his show. In this episode, he sat down with author Craig Shirley to discuss his new book, December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World. This discussion was intriguing for the history buffs in the audience—namely me—but seemed to appeal less to others who were looking for the hysterical laughs that usually define Stewart's show. After some parting remarks from Stewart, the lights returned, thrusting me back into the real world. Walking out into the busy Manhattan traffic, I felt enlightened. I had laughed more than I could remember recently, yet felt more knowledgeable about politics than I would from tuning into CNN or NBC. Jon Stewart does the American citizen a service, delivering world-class, high-quality news reports in an enjoyable way.
(11/21/11 5:00am)
The men's and women's fencing squads would not be foiled in their opening regular season meet last Saturday. Traveling to the University of New Hampshire, the squads squared off against Sacred Heart University, Boston University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Wellesley College and host UNH.
(11/14/11 5:00am)
The Buffalo Sabres seemed to have solved the puzzle of the Bruins' explosive offense last Saturday night. Boston was down 1-0 in the second period and in trouble.
(11/14/11 5:00am)
The women's basketball team found itself in tough times entering the final game of the season against conference rival New York University on Feb. 26. The squad was reeling, losing nine of its final 11 games and facing the certainty of a losing season.
(11/07/11 5:00am)
Whether for a laid-back game of coed B League soccer or for the full-court basketball championships, intramural sports figure prominently into the daily lives of many Brandeis students. Last Friday, justSports had the opportunity to sit down with the man behind it all, Associate Director of Athletics Tom Rand, to discuss intramural sports and Brandeis athletics overall. JS: How would you characterize your experience running Brandeis intramural sports? TR: It's been great. I really love my job, and I'm glad to give students the chance to participate in athletics as much as possible. In my eight years here, the intramural program has expanded from nine sports and 700 participants to 13 sports with close to 1300 members. Thanks to use of the turf and lights, we've really been able to expand our program. JS: How has your prior experience prepared you for your current role in Brandeis athletics? TR: I started out as an undergrad at the University of Vermont as a facilities supervisor while refereeing intramural games. Then I had an internship to run intramural sports at the University of Southern Maine, and from there, my path was set. After obtaining my Master's of Education at University of Southern Florida, and working briefly at Keene State, I'm now here at Brandeis as Associate Athletics Director. That experience has been extremely helpful throughout my years helping run the athletics program. JS: How do you think the renovation of the pool and Linsey facility will impact Brandeis athletics? TR: I have a feeling the pool is going to be very popular. We plan to have open swim times, fitness classes, and re-start new clubs such as kayaking and water polo that were once extremely active. This also means we can revive our swimming and diving program. The Linsey Building is also a great addition, given besides the pool, it can be of use for martial arts, squash, and other sports. Overall, it gives us new and exciting opportunities for our athletic program. JS: Do you see any additional room for growth in intramural sports? TR: Well, we're definitely excited to add intertube water polo, now that we have the pool back. This is also our first year offering badminton and table tennis, which is exciting. However, I think our main goal is to move beyond using the turf field. It is difficult to mainly only have use of one field for such a large array of sports, but if we could find other facilities in which to use, new sports such as lacrosse and floor hockey definitely become a possibility.
(10/31/11 4:00am)
Representing the United States in the Pan American Fencing Competition, Tim Morehouse '00 came within one point of taking the gold medal last Thursday. However, he lost to Joseph Polossifakis 15-14 in a hard-fought match.
(10/18/11 4:00am)
The volleyball team, despite putting up a solid effort, continued to struggle at last weekend's University Athletic Association Round Robin. The team fell in straight sets to all four of its opponents at the tournament, which was held at the University of Rochester.
(10/11/11 4:00am)
The intramural soccer season ended in epic fashion late last Thursday, with the men's soccer championship going down to the wire on penalty kicks. Joga Bonito prevailed over American Express, winning by a score of 5-3 on penalties after an impressive comeback in regulation. In the coed championship, which was held earlier in the night, Stan Ree blanked Nova 4-0 for the championship. In the men's match, American Express dominated the first half. With the defense able to shut down Joga Bonito's potent offense, American Express was able to fire off two goals. At 15 minutes, 55 seconds left in the half, Billy Geibel MA '12 slammed it into the top left shelf of the net for the first goal of the match. About 10 minutes later, American Express was able to edge in another goal on a laser from Cameron Welter '12 that trickled through the keeper's five-hole to increase the lead to 2-0. However, Joga Bonito broke through with its first score at the 15:55 mark of the second half on a huge rip from IBS exchange student Giulio Tramontana that sailed right through the net. American Express' defense stayed tough, clinging to the one-goal lead until Joga Bonito notched the tying goal with less than five minutes remaining on a strike from the right side by IBS exchange student Angelo Lacroix. The two sides failed to find the net for the rest of the second half and all of overtime, which sent the game to penalties. After each team put home its first three kicks, Joga Bonito broke through with a fourth goal while American Express' fourth attempt sailed wide of the net. Joga Bonito's fifth player nailed the final score of the season, winning the men's tournament. One hour earlier, Stan Ree defeated Nova by a score of 4-0 in the coed final. After 10 minutes of lockdown defense, Stan Ree notched the first goal of the match at 9:10. A counterattack landed Dylan Britton '13 an open look at the net, which was slotted home in the top left of the net. Now a tight 1-0 affair, Stan Ree would start the next half off with a bang, as Stephen Kostel '11 MS '12 earned his team's second goal and his first of two on the match on a fast break just 15 seconds into the half. The team proceeded to notch two insurance goals at the 10:15 and 7:39 marks in the second half on goals by Kostel and Matt Houser '13 to increase the lead to 4-0. Along with an efficient offense, its defense completely neutralized Nova's attack, helping to secure the championship.
